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[[File:Roland Emmerich.5132.jpg|thumb|right|Emmerich in 2007]]
▲{{Short description|What he almost made}}
▲The following is '''a list of unproduced Roland Emmerich projects''' in roughly chronological order. During his long career, German filmmaker [[Roland Emmerich]] has worked on several projects which never progressed beyond the pre-production stage under his direction. Some of these fell into [[development hell]], were officially cancelled, or would see life under a different production team.
==1990s==
=== ''Isobar'' ===
In 1990, Emmerich was hired by [[Carolco Pictures]] to direct the science fiction film ''Isobar'', originally written by [[Jim Uhls]] and previously titled ''The Train''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 16, 2014|last=Lambie|first=Ryan|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-train-the-ridley-scott-hr-giger-movie-that-never-was/|title=The Train: the Ridley Scott-HR Giger movie that never was|website=[[Den of Geek]]}}</ref> The film, budgeted at $90 million, was set to be produced by [[Joel Silver]] and star [[Sylvester Stallone]] and [[Kim Basinger]], with Emmerich asking [[Dean Devlin]] to rewrite the script for him.<ref name=ISOBAR>{{cite news|author=Patrick Lee, Maria Virobik|title=Devlin's Isobar Moves Forward|publisher=[[Sci Fi Wire]]|date=21 July 2006|url=http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=37195|access-date=1 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070903164714/http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=37195|archive-date=3 September 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> On February 25, 1998, it was reported that Emmerich and Devlin had bought the rights to the project and were moving it to [[Sony Pictures]], where the duo had signed a production deal.<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 25, 1998|url=http://legacy.aintitcool.com/node/697|title=One of the Emmerich/Devlin Projects Discovered'|access-date=September 14, 2024|website=[[Ain't It Cool News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Cox|first=Dan|date=February 18, 1998|title=Calley sealed Centropolis|url=https://variety.com/1998/film/news/calley-sealed-centropolis-1117467903/|access-date=September 14, 2024|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> On May 12, 2005, it was announced that Devlin was reviving ''Isobar'' on his own, commissioning [[Tab Murphy]] to write a new script and reconfiguring it as a $45 million production, with [[Voltage Pictures]] handling sales at the [[Marché du Film]], and the project planned for production in 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kay|first=Jeremy|date=12 May 2005|title=Devlin amps up science fiction epic Isobar|url=https://www.screendaily.com/devlin-amps-up-science-fiction-epic-isobar/4023012.article|access-date=September 14, 2024|website=ScreenDaily}}</ref> By June 19, 2006, the project was set to be released by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] as one of three films Devlin and his Electric Entertainment company would produce as part of a non-exclusive deal with the studio, with Devlin hoping to begin production on the project by the end of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 19, 2006|last=LaPorte|first=Nicole|url=https://variety.com/2006/film/markets-festivals/tech-giant-is-devlin-s-wing-man-1200337464/|title=Tech giant is Devlin's wing man|access-date=October 29, 2024|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> On August 23, it was reported that Peter Winther was set to direct the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 23, 2006|last=Davidson|first=Paul|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/08/23/sci-fi-isobar-about-to-engage|title=Sci-Fi Isobar About to Engage|website=[[IGN]]|access-date=September 14, 2024}}</ref>▼
▲On May 12, 2005, it was announced that Devlin was reviving ''Isobar'' on his own, commissioning [[Tab Murphy]] to write a new script and reconfiguring it as a $45 million production, with [[Voltage Pictures]] handling sales at the [[Marché du Film]], and the project planned for production in 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kay|first=Jeremy|date=12 May 2005|title=Devlin amps up science fiction epic Isobar|url=https://www.screendaily.com/devlin-amps-up-science-fiction-epic-isobar/4023012.article|access-date=September 14, 2024|website=ScreenDaily}}</ref> By June 19, 2006, the project was set to be released by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] as one of three films Devlin and his Electric Entertainment company would produce as part of a non-exclusive deal with the studio, with Devlin hoping to begin production on the project by the end of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 19, 2006|last=LaPorte|first=Nicole|url=https://variety.com/2006/film/markets-festivals/tech-giant-is-devlin-s-wing-man-1200337464/|title=Tech giant is Devlin's wing man|access-date=October 29, 2024|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> On August 23, it was reported that Peter Winther was set to direct the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 23, 2006|last=Davidson|first=Paul|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/08/23/sci-fi-isobar-about-to-engage|title=Sci-Fi Isobar About to Engage|website=[[IGN]]|access-date=September 14, 2024}}</ref>
=== ''The 10th Planet'' video game ===
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=== ''Tut'' ===
In October 2003, it was announced that Emmerich would direct ''Tut'' for [[Columbia Pictures]] and producer [[Mark Gordon (producer)|Mark Gordon]], from a screenplay by Sean O'Keefe and [[Will Staples]]. According to ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', the film was to be "an action-adventure/love story about the young pharaoh [[Tutankhamen]] and his attempt to reclaim his throne and save his country after the death of his father."<ref>{{Cite web|author=Stax|date=October 15, 2003|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/15/emmerich-tackles-tut|title=Emmerich Tackles Tut|access-date=April 13, 2024|website=[[IGN]]}}</ref> On May 12, 2004, it was reported that the project would be Emmerich's next film following ''[[The Day After Tomorrow]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 May 2004|title=BBC - Films - Roland Emmerich|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2004/05/12/roland_emmerich_day_after_tomorrow_interview.shtml|access-date=12 May 2004|website=[[BBC News Online]]}}</ref>
===''Trade''===
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=== ''Anthem'' ===
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=== ''Foundation'' film trilogy ===
On January 16, 2009, Emmerich was in talks to direct the film adaptation of [[Isacc Asimov]]’s ''[[Foundation (book series)|Foundation]],'' as well as produce the film adaptation with Michael Wimer.<ref>{{cite news|first=Michael|last=Fleming Jr.|title=Roland Emmerich finds 'Foundation'|url=https://variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/roland-emmerich-finds-foundation-1117998687/|date=January 16, 2009|website=Variety|access-date=April 13, 2024}}</ref> On July 25, 2009, it was announced that [[Robert Rodat]] would write the screenplay.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chen|first=David|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/504715/robert-rodat-writer-of-saving-private-ryan-and-the-patriot-to-adapt-foundation-for-emmerich/|title=Robert Rodat, Writer Of Saving Private Ryan And The Patriot, To Adapt Foundation For Emmerich|date=July 25, 2009|website=[[Slashfilm]]|access-date=April 13, 2024}}</ref> On February 11, 2010, Emmerich intended to use 3D motion capture for his film adaptation of the ''Foundation'' trilogy.<ref>{{cite news|first=Matt|last=Goldberg|title=Roland Emmerich Plans to Shoot Asimov's FOUNDATION Trilogy Using 3D Motion Capture|url=https://collider.com/roland-emmerich-plans-to-shoot-asimovs-foundation-trilogy-using-3d-motion-capture/|date=February 11, 2010|website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]|access-date=April 13, 2024}}</ref> On September 15, 2011, Dante Harper was hired to adapt the trilogy.<ref>{{cite news|first=Michael|last=Fleming Jr.|title=Hot Scribe Dante Harper Takes On Isaac Asimov's 'Foundation' For Sony And Roland Emmerich|url=https://deadline.com/2011/09/hot-scribe-dante-harper-takes-on-isaac-asimovs-foundation-for-sony-and-roland-emmerich-178269/|date=September 15, 2011|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=April 13, 2024}}</ref> The film failed to materialize, and eventually the books were adapted into the [[Foundation (TV series)|television series of the same name]] on [[Apple TV+]] without Emmerich's involvement.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Michael Fleming Jr.|author2=Nellie Andreeva|title=Apple Lands Isaac Asimov 'Foundation' TV Series From David Goyer & Josh Friedman|url=https://deadline.com/2011/09/hot-scribe-dante-harper-takes-on-isaac-asimovs-foundation-for-sony-and-roland-emmerich-178269/|date=April 10, 2018|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=April 13, 2024}}</ref>
==2010s==
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=== ''Singularity'' ===
On June 29, 2011, Emmerich was set to direct the film ''Singularity,'' with Harold Kloser writing the script,<ref>{{cite news|author=The Deadline Team|title=It's Official: Sony Acquires Roland Emmerich's 'Singularity' And Will Release It In May 2013|url=https://deadline.com/2011/06/its-official-sony-acquires-roland-emmerichs-singularity-and-will-release-it-in-may-2013-144334/|date=June 29, 2011|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=April 13, 2024}}</ref> and later that November, [[Luke Grimes]], [[Logan Marshall Green]], [[Julian Morris]], [[Thomas McDonell]], [[Ben Barnes (actor)|Ben Barnes]], and [[Luke Bracey]] auditioned for the lead role.<ref>{{cite news|first=Borys|last=Kit|title=Casting Couch: Who's Testing for Directors Roland Emmerich, Akiva Goldsman and 'Die Hard 5' (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/casting-couch-whos-testing-directors-257847/|date=November 29, 2011|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=April 13, 2024}}</ref> On January 4, 2012, it was reported that Sony had halted production on the project in late 2011.<ref name=
=== ''Happy Birthday, Mr. President'' ===
In September 2011, Emmerich revealed plans to make ''Happy Birthday, Mr. President'' his next film following ''[[Anonymous (film)|Anonymous]]'', adding that "[[Happy Birthday, Mr. President|the title will tell you everything]]".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Savage|first=Sophia|date=September 20, 2011|title=Emmerich's Happy Birthday, Mr. President;
=== Untitled TV pilot ===
On January 4, 2012, it was announced that [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] had ordered an apocalyptic television pilot set during the [[2012 Presidential Election]] from Emmerich and Harold Klosner, which they would also produce with [[The Mark Gordon Company]], with Emmerich directing the pilot for the 2012-2013 television season.<ref name=
=== Untitled T. E. Lawrence miniseries ===
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=== ''Emergence'' ===
On June 7, 2013, Emmerich's Centropolis Entertainment acquired the science fiction invasion pitch ''Emergence'' by Nic Kelman, which Emmerich planned to direct.<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming
=== ''Stargate'' reboot ===
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=== ''Maya Lord'' ===
On April 28, 2014, Emmerich's Centropolis Entertainment acquired film rights for an adaptation of the historical epic ''Maya Lord'', about [[Gonzalo Guerrero]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming
=== ''New Angeles'' TV series ===
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