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==1990s==

===''Speed''===

{{main article|Speed (1994 film)#Writing}}

===''Planet of the Apes'' remake===

{{main|Planet of the Apes (2001 film)#Columbus and Cameron}}

{{main article|Planet_of_the_Apes_(2001_film)#Columbus_and_Cameron}}

===''Saving Private Ryan''===

{{main article|Saving Private Ryan#Development}}

===''Superman Lives''===

In 1998, Bay was reportedly among the many directors who were sought after to replace [[Tim Burton]] as director of ''[[Superman in film#Superman Lives (1998)|Superman Lives]]'', but he turned down the offer.<ref>{{cite news|author=Mike White|title=''Superman'': Grounded|work=[[Cahiers du cinéma]]|url=http://www.impossiblefunky.com/archives/issue_15/15_superman.asp?IshNum=15|url-status=dead|access-date=February 3, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080216230219/http://www.impossiblefunky.com/archives/issue_15/15_superman.asp?IshNum=15|archive-date=February 16, 2008}}</ref>

===''Quantico'' TV pilot===

Also in 1998, it was reported that under his new development deal at [[Walt Disney Studios (division)|Walt Disney Studios]], Bay's company would be developing the action drama series ''Quantico'', about the [[FBI Academy]] in [[Quantico, Virginia]]. He was set to executive produce and potentially direct the [[Television pilot|pilot episode]], which was scripted by [[Dario Scardapane]].<ref>{{cite magazine|author1=Cox, Dan|author2=Carver, Benedict|url=https://variety.com/1998/film/news/making-bay-s-day-1117478252/|title=Making Bay's day|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=July 8, 1998|access-date=June 10, 2025}}</ref> In 2000, ''Quantico'' was expected to be Bay's next project as director, and was planned to be made for [[20th Television|Twentieth TV]] and [[Fijian Broadcasting Corporation|FBC]],<ref name="Variety">{{cite magazine|last=Fleming|first=Michael|url=https://variety.com/2000/voices/columns/bay-jumps-on-kidnap-thriller-1117787353/ |title=Bay jumps on kidnap thriller|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=October 5, 2000|access-date=June 10, 2025}}</ref> though nothing came of it.

===''Phone Booth''===

In early 1999, [[Larry Cohen]]'s thriller script of ''[[Phone Booth (film)|Phone Booth]]'' was initially set up for Bay to direct at [[Fox 2000 Pictures|Fox 2000]]. At the time, [[Will Smith]] was attached to star in the main role.<ref>{{cite magazine|author=<!--Not stated-->|url=https://variety.com/2000/film/news/inside-moves-151-1117778737/|title=Inside Moves|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=February 24, 2000|access-date=June 10, 2025}}</ref> Though Cohen had told ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' that Bay departed because he wanted to move the drama from its single phone booth ___location, the director would later deny it. "Will and I were ready to go, taking $500,000 each and backend, but we wanted Fox to put more money in the script to make the words better and the studio wouldn't," said Bay. "Every actor loved the idea, but if the words weren't there, that film wouldn't work." ''Phone Booth'' was eventually made with [[Joel Schumacher]] directing and [[Colin Farrell]] starring.<ref name="Variety"/>

===''Africa''===

In June 1999, it was reported that Bay was nearing a deal to direct ''Africa'', an [[Epic film|epic]] written by [[Eric Roth]] about renowned archaeologist turned wildlife preservationist [[Richard Leakey]]. It was set up by [[Peters Entertainment]] at [[Columbia Pictures]]. Bay had also signed on to direct ''[[Pearl Harbor (film)|Pearl Harbor]]'', then under the title ''Tennessee'', and it was expected that either project could be his next film.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Fleming|first=Michael|url=https://variety.com/1999/film/news/helmer-bay-eyeing-col-s-africa-trip-1117503562/|title=Helmer Bay eyeing Col's 'Africa' trip|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=June 29, 1999|access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref> However, in October the following year, Bay stated that he was dubious about taking on directing a film set in a foreign country; "After tourists were hacked to death in [[Rwanda]], my girlfriend said no way. I don't want to rush into another big movie right now."<ref name="Variety"/> In 2014, [[Angelina Jolie]] had become attached to direct Roth's script as her next film.<ref>{{cite web|author=The Deadline Team|url=https://deadline.com/2014/09/angelina-jolie-africa-director-elephant-poacher-skydance-836796/|title=Angelina Jolie to direct Elephant Poaching Tale 'Africa' for Skydance|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=September 19, 2014|access-date=June 4, 2025}}</ref>

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In 1999,<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Fleming|first=Michael|url=https://variety.com/1999/film/news/helmer-bay-eyeing-col-s-africa-trip-1117503562/|title=Helmer Bay eyeing Col's 'Africa' trip|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=June 29, 1999|access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>

==2000s==

===''The Gory Details''===

In April 2000, [[Touchstone Pictures]] had purchased an idea for a [[black comedy]] entitled ''The Gory Details'' to be produced by Bay through his Disney-based company Bay Films and set to be written by Topper Lilien and Carroll Cartwright. The project reportedly revolved around the morbid world of [[crime scene cleanup]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Lyons|first=Charles|url=https://variety.com/2000/film/news/bay-to-focus-on-details-1117780353/|title=Bay to focus on 'Details'|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=April 10, 2000|access-date=June 10, 2025}}</ref> Though it had been said by October that Bay was potentially eyeing ''Gory Details'' as a directing vehicle, ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' estimated that it was unlikely he would take on another feature at the time due to a then-looming [[Screen Actors Guild]] [[Strike action|strike]].<ref name="Variety"/>

===Untitled kidnapping thriller film===

In October 2000, ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' reported that Bay's company had acquired an untitled [[Thriller film|thriller]] that he and producer Jennifer Klein would develop as his next directing project. The script by Stuart Alexander was about the [[kidnapping]] of a high-powered attorney's wife; the [[ransom]] for her safe release being his suicide.<ref name="Variety"/>

===''King Arthur''===

As early as December 2000, Bay was reportedly originally setengaged to direct [[David Franzoni]]'s script of ''[[King Arthur (2004 film)|King Arthur]]'',<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Fleming|first=Michael|url=https://variety.com/2000/voices/columns/disney-quest-for-camelot-1117790053/|title=Disney quest for Camelot|magazine=Variety|date=December 4, 2000|access-date=April 12, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/04/04/the-stax-reports-five-scribes-edition|title=The Stax Report's '<nowiki/>'Five Scribes'<nowiki/>' Edition|website=[[IGN]]|date=April 4, 2002|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref> but left the project due to budget concerns. Bay had allegedly developed the project for over five years.

{{main article|King Arthur (2004 film)}}

Bay was originally set to direct [[David Franzoni]]'s script of ''King Arthur'',<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Fleming|first=Michael|url=https://variety.com/2000/voices/columns/disney-quest-for-camelot-1117790053/|title=Disney quest for Camelot|magazine=Variety|date=December 4, 2000|access-date=April 12, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/04/04/the-stax-reports-five-scribes-edition|title=The Stax Report's '<nowiki/>'Five Scribes'<nowiki/>' Edition|website=[[IGN]]|date=April 4, 2002|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref> but left the project due to budget concerns. Bay had allegedly developed the project for over five years.

===''The Rock'' sequel===

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===''I Am Legend''===

{{main article|I Am Legend (film)#Development}}

===''Do Not Go Gentle''===

In August 2003, Bay was attached to direct the [[Revolution Studios]] adventure drama ''Do Not Go Gentle'', about a scientist at the Smithsonian who realizes his lifelong dream of space travel. [[Neil Tolkin]] was set to rewrite the script,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2003/film/news/revolution-bay-launch-space-shot-1117890409/|title=Revolution, Bay launch space shot|last=Fleming|first=Michael|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=August 4, 2003|accessdateaccess-date=August 19, 2019}}</ref> which was originally written in 1995 by David and Peter Griffiths. The project had previously been set up at [[Warner Bros.]], with [[Sean Connery]] attached to star and [[Rob Cohen]] attached to direct.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/1995/more/news/connery-gets-taste-of-eternal-youth-99130035/|title=Connery Gets Taste of Eternal Youth|author=''Variety''<!--Not Staffstated-->|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=September 11, 1995|accessdateaccess-date=August 19, 2019}}</ref> In December 2003, it was announced that [[Robert Schenkkan]] would rewrite the script.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/pulitzer-winner-schenkkan-to-script-film-do-not-go-gentle-com-116900|title=Pulitzer-Winner Schenkkan to Script Film "Do Not Go Gentle"|work=[[Playbill]]|last=Simonsen|first=Robert|date=December 15, 2003|accessdateaccess-date=August 19, 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===''2012: The War for Souls''===

On 27 July 2007, Bay will direct [[Warner Bros]]' film adaptation of [[Whitley Strieber]]'s ''2012: The War for Souls,'' from a script by [[Alex Kurtzman]] and [[Roberto Orci]].<ref>{{cite news|last=McClintock|first=Pamela|url=https://variety.com/2007/film/news/bay-attached-to-2012-1117961370/|title=Bay attached to '2012'|date=27 March 2007|website=Variety|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===''Bad Boys for Life''===

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===Untitled underwater adventure film===

On 17 March 2014, Bay will produce and possibly direct [[Tom Wheeler (writer)|Tom Wheeler]] and Robbie Thompson's underwater adventure film through Platinum Dunes along with Wheeler.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/michael-bay-adventure-project-picked-689193|title=Paramount Picks Up Michael Bay Adventure Project (Exclusive)|date=17 March 2014|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===''Time Salvager''===

In June 2015, Bay will direct the film adaptation of [[Wesley Chu]]'s first Time Salvager book with [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] and Mark Vahradian producing.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|url=https://www.thewrap.com/michael-bay-to-direct-sci-fi-movie-time-salvager-for-paramount/|title=Michael Bay to Direct Sci-Fi Movie 'Time Salvager' for Paramount|date=3 June 2015|website=The Wrap|accessdateaccess-date=14 May 2019}}</ref> On 18 September 2017, Zak Olkewicz was hired to write the script.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|url=https://deadline.com/2017/09/time-salvager-zak-olkewicz-paramount-1202172805/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921002443/http://deadline.com/2017/09/time-salvager-zak-olkewicz-paramount-1202172805/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 21, 2017|title=Zak Olkewicz To Adapt 'Time Salvager' For Paramount|date=18 September 2017|website=Deadline|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===''Hunting El Chapo''===

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===''Lobo''===

In February 2018, [[DC Films]] iswas eyeing [[Michael Bay]] to direct the film inspired by the success of [[Tim Miller (director)|Tim Miller]]'s ''[[Deadpool (film)|Deadpool]]'' film, but only if Bay agreesagreed to direct underwithin the righta budget that's belowunder $200 Millionmillion.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Borys|last=Kit|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/lobo-movie-will-michael-bay-direct-1083170|title=Warner Bros. Wants Michael Bay for 'Lobo' — But at the Right Budget|date=8 February 2018|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===''Robopocalypse''===

On March 7, 2018, Bay signed on to replace [[Steven Spielberg]] as the director of the ''[[Robopocalypse]]'' film adaptation.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kroll|first=Justin|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/michael-bay-new-movies-six-underground-robopocalypse-1202721030/|title=Michael Bay Sets '6 Underground,' 'Robopocalypse' as Next Two Films (EXCLUSIVE)|date=7 March 2018|website=Variety|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref>

===''Transformers: The Last Knight'' sequel===

On February 16, 2018, Senior designer of the brand John Warder confirmed Hasbro's plans for a sequel to ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight]]'' had been postponed and on May 23, Paramount removed the sequel from their release schedule.<ref>{{cite web |date= May 23, 2018 |author= Haleigh Foutch |title= Paramount Officially Pulls the Next 'Transformers' Sequel from Their Release Date Schedule. | website= [[Collider (website)|Collider]] | url = httphttps://collider.com/transformers-7-cancelled/ }}</ref> In an interview with [[Slash Film]] on December 10, 2018, producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura announced that there will continue to be further films in the series following the release of ''Bumblebee'', acknowledging that the franchise will make some changes in their tone and style.<ref>{{cite web |date= 10 December 2018 |author= Fred Topel |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/transformers-reboot/|title=The Next 'Transformers' Movie Won't Be a Reboot, But It Will Be "Different" [Exclusive]|website= [[SlashFilm]]}}</ref>

In a March 2019 interview, while promoting ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' in Japan, Di Bonaventura confirmed that sequels to both the solo movie and ''The Last Knight'' were in development. He said "One is the latest in the main family series following ''Transformers: The Last Knight'' and the other is a sequel to ''Bumblebee''".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/two-sequels-in-transformers-live-action-franchise-confirmed-in-development/43083/|title=Two Sequels in Transformers Live Action Franchise Confirmed in Development|author=|publisher=Seibertron|date=March 14, 2019|accessdateaccess-date=July 13, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://movieweb.com/transformers-6-development-bumblebee-2/|title=Transformers: The Last Knight Sequel Is Still Being Planned|author=David Yates|publisher=Movieweb|date=March 17, 2019|accessdateaccess-date=July 13, 2019}}</ref> But one month later, it was confirmed that a direct sequel to ''The Last Knight'' is no longer in development.<ref>[https://heroichollywood.com/transformers-michael-bay-last-knight/ 'Transformers' Producer Says Michael Bay Is Out, No Last Knight Sequel]</ref><ref>[https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/michael-bay-officially-transformers-knight-sequel/ Michael Bay Officially Done With Transformers, No Last Knight Sequel]</ref>

===''Black Five''===

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===''Fast and Loose''===

On October 7, 2024, Bay was set to direct [[Will Smith]] in the film ''Fast and Loose'', with Chris Bremner and [[Eric Pearson]] writing the screenplay.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Katcy|last=Stephan|title=Will Smith and Michael Bay to Reunite for Netflix Action Movie 'Fast and Loose'|url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/will-smith-michael-bay-netflix-fast-and-loose-1236170146/|date=October 7, 2024|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=February 6, 2025}}</ref> By August 7, 2025, Bay had departed from the production over creative differences with Smith.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|date=August 7, 2025|url=https://deadline.com/2025/08/michael-bay-exits-will-smith-netflix-film-fast-and-loose-1236481182/|title=Michael Bay & Will Smith Part Company On Netflix Action Film 'Fast And Loose'|website=Deadline|access-date=August 12, 2025}}</ref>

<!--===''Out Run''===

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==Producer only==

===''The Changeling'' remake===

In October 2006, a remake of ''[[The Changeling (film)|The Changeling]]'' was announced as a co-production between film companies [[Rogue Pictures]] and [[Platinum Dunes]].<ref name="Rogueremakes">{{cite web|last=Fleming|first=Michael Jr.|url=https://variety.com/2006/film/markets-festivals/dunes-digs-up-rich-rogue-deal-1117951379/|title=Dunes digs up rich Rogue deal|date=5 October 2006|publisher=variety.comVariety|access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===''Near Dark'' remake===

In October 2006, a remake of ''[[Near Dark]]'' was announced as a co-production between film companies [[Rogue Pictures]] and [[Platinum Dunes]].<ref name="Rogueremakes"/><ref>{{cite web|first=Scott|last=Weinberg|url=http://news.moviefone.com/2006/04/07/near-dark-remake-nears/|title=Near Dark Remake ... Nears|date=April 7, 2006|work=Cinematical|access-date=2009-02-13}}</ref> On January 29, 2008, [[Samuel Bayer]] was hired to direct the remake.<ref name="PlatinumRemakes">{{cite web|first=Michael|last=Fleming Jr.|title=New Line sets up new 'Nightmare'|url=https://variety.com/2008/film/features/new-line-sets-up-new-nightmare-1117979807/|date=January 29, 2008|website=Variety|access-date=June 25, 2024}}</ref> In December 2008, Platinum Dunes producer [[Bradley Fuller]] stated that the project had been put on hold due to similarities in conception with ''[[Twilight (2008 film)|Twilight]]'', a film which also contained a romance between human and vampire characters.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hewitt|first=Chris|url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=23864|title=Near Dark Remake Is Off|date=December 12, 2008|work=[[Empire Online]]|accessdateaccess-date=2014-01-15}}</ref>

===''Fiasco Heights''===

On 8 April 2007, Bay, Chris Bender and JC Spink will produce the thriller ''Fiasco Heights,'' from a script by Kyle Ward through Platinum Dunes.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Dave McNary|author2=Diane Garrett|url=https://variety.com/2007/film/markets-festivals/universal-reaches-for-heights-1117962679/|title=Universal reaches for 'Heights'|date=8 April 2007|website=Variety|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===''The Birds'' remake===

In 2008, Bay will produce a remake of ''The Birds'' through Platinum Dunes with [[Martin Campbell]] directing, [[Billy Ray (screenwriter)|Billy Ray]] and [[Peter Craig]] writing the screenplay, [[Naomi Watts]] as Melanie Daniels for [[Universal Pictures]].<ref name="PlatinumRemakes" /> On 28 February 2014, [[Diederik Van Rooijen]] was set to direct the remake,<ref>{{cite web|last=Kroll|first=Justin|title=Universal's 'Birds' Remake Finds its Director|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/universal-and-michael-bays-birds-remake-finds-its-director-1201123184/|date=28 February 2014|website=Variety|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> with [[Jonathan Herman]] writing the script.<ref>{{cite web|last=Siegel|first=Tatiana|title='Straight Outta Compton' Writer to Tackle Scarlett Johansson Thriller 'Ghost in the Shell' (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/straight-outta-compton-writer-tackle-833762|date=23 October 2015|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> However, the movie was revived as a [[BBC]] miniseries without Platinum Dunes.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mccreesh|first=Louise|title=The BBC is planning a new TV version of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a835714/the-birds-bbc-tv-series/|date=16 August 2018|website=Digital Spy|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref>

===''Rosemary's Baby'' remake===

In March 2008, Bay will produce a remake of [[Rosemary's Baby (film)|Rosemary's Baby]] through Platinum Dunes.<ref>{{cite web|last=Billington|first=Alex|title=Platinum Dunes is Massacring Rosemary's Baby, Too?!|url=https://www.firstshowing.net/2008/platinum-dunes-is-massacring-rosemarys-baby-too/|date=March 3, 2008|website=First Showing|access-date=June 26, 2024}}</ref> Later that December, producer [[Brad Fuller (producer)|Brad Fuller]] admitted that the project was canceled due to a lack of creativity.<ref>{{cite web|last=Brown|first=Lane|title=Rosemary's Baby Remake Canned|url=https://www.vulture.com/2008/12/rosemarys_baby_remake_canned.html|date=December 23, 2008|website=Digital Spy|access-date=June 26, 2024}}</ref>

===''Friday the 13th'' sequel===

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===''The Butcherhouse Chronicles''===

On 6 October 2009, Bay will produce Stephen Susco's thriller ''The Butcherhouse Chronicles,'' through Platinum Dunes.<ref name="ButcherhouseProperty">{{cite news|last=Fleming|first=Michael|url=https://variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/paramount-signs-with-platinum-dunes-1118009648/|title=Paramount signs with Platinum Dunes|date=6 October 2009|website=Variety|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===''Property of the State''===

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===''The Monster Squad'' remake===

On 18 March 2010, Bay and Platinum Dunes will produce a remake of [[Fred Dekker]]'s monster comedy film ''[[The Monster Squad]]'' from a script by Mark Gunn & Brian Gunn and [[Rob Cohen]] set to direct the film for Paramount Pictures.<ref>{{cite web|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|url=https://deadline.com/2010/03/the-monster-squad-is-back-in-action-28901/|title='The Monster Squad' Is Back In Action|date=18 March 2010|publisher=Deadline|access-date=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Peter|last=Sciretta|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/screenwriters-hired-for-the-monster-squad-remake/|title=Screenwriters Hired for The Monster Squad Remake|date=16 June 2010|publisher=/Film|access-date=20 May 2019}}</ref> In 2014, Platinum Dunes producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form confirmed that the remake was no longer happening.<ref>{{cite web|first=Brad|last=Miska|url=http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3306393/monster-squad-remake-officially-dead/|title=The 'Monster Squad' Remake Is Officially "Dead"|date=4 August 2014|website=BloodyDisgusting|access-date=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Christina|last=Radish|url=httphttps://collider.com/friday-the-13th-remake-news-monster-squad-remake/|title=Producers Andrew Form and Brad Fuller Talk Cracking the Tone of New FRIDAY THE 13TH Remake; Reveal MONSTER SQUAD Remake Is Dead|date=2 August 2014|website=Collider|access-date=20 May 2019}}</ref>

===''Heatseekers''===

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===''Gideon's Sword''===

On 24 May 2010, Bay and Platinum Dunes will produce the film adaptation of [[Douglas Preston]] and [[Lincoln Child]]'s novel ''Gideon's Sword'' for Paramount.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jeff|last=Sneider|url=https://www.thewrap.com/michael-bay-produce-gideons-sword-paramount-17720/|title=Michael Bay to Produce 'Gideon's Sword' for Paramount|date=24 May 2010|publisher=The Wrap|accessdateaccess-date=29 March 2019}}</ref> On 28 September 2010, Chap Taylor was hired to write the script.<ref>{{cite web|first=Silas|last=Lesnick|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/70199-chap-taylor-to-write-gideons-sword|title=Chap Taylor to Write Gideon's Sword|date=28 September 2010|publisher=ComingSoon|accessdateaccess-date=29 March 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===''Confidential Alien''===

On 27 July 2010, Bay will produce the sci-fi film ''Confidential Alien Project,'' through Platinum Dunes with Bobby Glickert writing and directing the film for [[Paramount Pictures]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|url=https://deadline.com/2010/07/paramount-jumps-into-another-alien-project-57124/|title=Paramount Pictures And Michael Bay Team For Bobby Glickert-Directed Alien Project|date=27 July 2010|website=Deadline|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===''I Am Number Four'' sequel===

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===Untitled Taylor Lautner film===

On 16 February 2011, Bay and Platinum Dunes were talking with [[Taylor Lautner]] to develop a movie for Lautner to star with a script from [[Jason Hall (screenwriter)|Jason Hall]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Finke|first=Nikki|url=https://deadline.com/2011/02/taylor-lautner-and-michael-bay-join-forces-studio-auction-underway-for-their-project-106897/|title=Taylor Lautner And Michael Bay Join Up; Script Auction Underway For Their Project|date=16 February 2011|website=Deadline|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===''Inherit the Earth''===

On 22 February 2011, Bay will produce the sci-fi film ''Inherit the Earth,'' through Platinum Dunes with JT Petty writing the film for [[Columbia Pictures]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|url=https://deadline.com/2011/02/sony-pictures-acquires-zombies-vs-robots-for-michael-bays-platinum-dunes-108126/|title=Sony Pictures Acquires 'Zombies Vs. Robots' For Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes|date=22 February 2011|website=Deadline|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> On 8 January 2015, [[Andrew Adamson]] is set to direct ''Inherit the Earth,'' with Oren UzeilUziel writing the script.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kroll|first=Justin|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/sony-taps-kornel-mundruczo-to-direct-inherit-the-earth-exclusive-1202912919/|title=Andrew Adamson to Direct Movie Based on 'Zombies vs. Robots' Comic for Sony (EXCLUSIVE)|date=8 January 2015|website=Variety|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> On 7 December 2016, [[Mike Flanagan (filmmaker)|Mike Flanagan]] replaced Adamson as director and write a new script.<ref>{{cite news|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|url=https://deadline.com/2016/12/ouija-origin-of-evil-mike-flanagan-inherit-the-earth-robots-sony-1201866001/|title='Ouija 2' Filmmaker Mike Flanagan To 'Inherit The Earth'|date=7 December 2016|website=Deadline|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> On 21 August 2018, [[Kornél Mundruczó]] replaced Flanagan as director with his wife [[Kata Wéber]] writing a new script and without Platinum Dunes' involvement.<ref>{{cite news|last=Lang|first=Brent|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/sony-taps-kornel-mundruczo-to-direct-inherit-the-earth-exclusive-1202912919/|title=Sony Taps Kornél Mundruczó to Direct 'Inherit the Earth' (EXCLUSIVE)|date=21 August 2018|website=Variety|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref>

===''Cocaine Cowboys'' TV series===

On 20 March 2011, [[HBO]] ordered [[Michelle Ashford]]'s series ''Cocaine Cowboys''; inspired by Billy Corben's 2006 documentary ''[[Cocaine Cowboys (2006 film)|Cocaine Cowboys]]'' and will be executive-produced by Ashford, Bay, and [[Jerry Bruckheimer]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|url=https://deadline.com/2011/03/michelle-ashford-to-write-hbo-drama-cocaine-cowboys-produced-by-jerry-bruckheimer-and-michael-bay-112781/|title=Michelle Ashford To Write HBO Drama 'Cocaine Cowboys' Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer And Michael Bay|date=20 March 2011|publisher=Deadline|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> On 18 September 2014, [[TNT (U.S. TV network)|TNT]] took the project.<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|url=https://deadline.com/2014/09/jerry-bruckheimer-michael-bay-cocaine-cowboys-pilot-tnt-michelle-ashford-836197/|title=TNT Orders Cocaine Trade Drama Pilot From Jerry Bruckheimer, Michael Bay & Michelle Ashford|date=18 September 2014|publisher=Collider|access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> [[Michael Stahl-David]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|url=https://deadline.com/2014/11/michael-stahl-david-cast-drug-trade-pilot-jerry-bruckheimer-michael-bay-tnt-1201295257/|title=Michael Stahl-David To Topline Drug-Trade Pilot From Jerry Bruckheimer, Michael Bay|date=24 November 2014|publisher=Deadline|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> [[Elizabeth Perkins]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|url=https://deadline.com/2014/11/elizabeth-perkins-cast-miami-project-tnt-jerry-bruckheimer-michael-bay-1201284767/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141118020327/http://deadline.com/2014/11/elizabeth-perkins-cast-miami-project-tnt-jerry-bruckheimer-michael-bay-1201284767/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 18, 2014|title=Elizabeth Perkins To Co-Star In TNT's Drug-Trade Pilot|date=14 November 2014|publisher=Deadline|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> [[Kristen Hager]],<ref name="regular roles">{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|url=https://deadline.com/2014/11/jerry-bruckheimer-michael-bay-drug-drama-tnt-cast-kristen-hager-kelsey-siepser-adria-arjana-oscar-jaenada-1201281725/|title=Jerry Bruckheimer & Michael Bay's Drug-Trade Drama Pilot On TNT Casts Four|date=11 November 2014|publisher=Deadline|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> Kelsey Siepser,<ref name="regular roles" /> [[Adria Arjona]],<ref name="regular roles" /> and [[Óscar Jaenada]]<ref name="regular roles" /> were cast as the leads. On 26 March 2015, [[TNT (U.S. TV network)|TNT]] ordered the pilot to be redeveloped.<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|url=https://deadline.com/2015/03/miami-drug-trade-drama-redeveloped-tnt-1201399572/|title=TNT's Miami Drug-Trade Drama To Be Redeveloped|date=26 March 2015|publisher=Deadline|access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref>

===''The Hauntrepreneur''===

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===''The Rising''===

On 12 July 2012, Bay will produce [[Soo Hugh]]'s low-budget techno-thriller ''The Rising'' through Platinum Dunes for Paramount.<ref>{{cite news|last=Finke|first=Nikke|url=https://deadline.com/2012/07/michael-bay-brings-another-low-cost-action-film-to-paramount-299569/|title=Michael Bay Brings Another Low-Cost Action Film To Paramount|date=12 July 2012|website=Deadline|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===''Occult'' TV pilot===

On 11 September 2012, [[A&E Networks|A&E]] ordered [[James Wong (filmmaker)|James Wong]]'s supernatural crime drama ''Occult,'' which will be executive-produced by Bay through Platinum Dunes.<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|url=https://deadline.com/2012/09/occult-crime-drama-from-michael-bay-james-wong-gets-pilot-order-at-ae-333927/|title=Michael Bay & James Wong Get Pilot Order At A&E For Supernatural Crime Drama|date=11 September 2012|publisher=Deadline|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> [[Josh Lucas]],<ref name="leads">{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|url=https://deadline.com/2013/03/josh-lucas-lynn-collins-to-topline-ae-pilot-occult-lifting-cast-contingency-450903/|title=Josh Lucas & Lynn Collins To Topline A&E Pilot 'Occult', Lifting Cast-Contingency|date=11 March 2011|publisher=Deadline|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> [[Lynn Collins]],<ref name="leads"/> [[Agnes Bruckner]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|url=https://deadline.com/2013/05/agnes-bruckner-to-co-star-in-ae-pilot-occult-511660/|title=Agnes Bruckner To Co-Star In A&E Pilot 'Occult'|date=31 May 2013|publisher=Deadline|accessdateaccess-date=20 May 2019}}</ref> Daniel Henney<ref name="cast">{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|url=https://deadline.com/2013/03/josh-lucas-lynn-collins-to-topline-ae-pilot-occult-lifting-cast-contingency-450903/|title=Daniel Henney & Brennan Brown In 'Occult', Ernie Hudson To Recur On 'Lost Angels'|date=5 June 2013|publisher=Deadline|accessdateaccess-date=20 May 2019}}</ref> and Brennan Brown<ref name="cast"/> were cast as the leads. On 11 September 2013, A&E cancelled the project.<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|url=https://deadline.com/2013/10/three-cable-pilots-not-going-forward-609238/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140823142735/http://deadline.com/2013/10/three-cable-pilots-not-going-forward-609238/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 23, 2014|title=Three Cable Pilots Not Going Forward|date=10 October 2013|publisher=Deadline|accessdateaccess-date=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{IMDb title|qid=Q128789888|title=Occult}}</ref>

===''The Governess''===

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===''Raindrop''===

On 4 September 2013, Bay will produce Jason Pagan and Andrew Stark's handheld-camera thriller ''Raindrop'' through Platinum Dunes for Paramount.<ref>{{cite news|last=Siegel|first=Tatiana|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/paramount-michael-bays-platinum-dunes-620783|title=Paramount, Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes to Reteam With 'Almanac' Writers (Exclusive)|date=4 September 2013|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===''Sabotage''===

On 10 October 2013, Bay and Platinum Dunes will produce the film adaptation of [[Neal Bascomb]]'s novel ''[[The Winter Fortress|Sabotage]],'' an action thriller about a scientist who exposes the Nazi's secret nuclear program.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|url=https://www.thewrap.com/michael-bay-produce-neal-bascombs-sabotage-paramount-exclusive/|title=Michael Bay to Produce Neal Bascomb's 'Sabotage' for Paramount (Exclusive)|date=10 October 2013|website=The Wrap|accessdateaccess-date=15 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===Untitled third ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' film===

On August 16, 2014, Noel Fisher stated in an interview that he and the other Turtle actors have signed on for three more films.<ref>{{cite news|title=Noel Fisher Talks Mikey in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' EXCLUSIVE|url=http://www.movieweb.com/news/noel-fisher-talks-mikey-in-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-exclusive|accessdateaccess-date=August 10, 2014|publisher=movieweb.com|date=August 16, 2014|archive-date=August 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819083116/http://www.movieweb.com/news/noel-fisher-talks-mikey-in-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-exclusive|url-status=dead}}</ref> Megan Fox has also signed on for three films.<ref>{{cite news|title=Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Surprises with $25.6 Million Box Office Opening|url=http://movieweb.com/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-surprises-with-25-6-million-box-office-opening/|quote=Its likely that Paramount will announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 very shortly, especially since Megan Fox and the four main Turtle actors all have a three-picture deal in place.|accessdateaccess-date=June 11, 2016|publisher=comingsoon.net|date=August 9, 2014}}</ref> On May 20, 2016, Tyler Perry said that if a third film is to be made, his character, Baxter Stockman, would probably mutate into his fly form during the movie.<ref>{{cite news|title=Exclusive: Tyler Perry Talks Potential Return as a Fly in Ninja Turtles 3|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/688895-exclusive-tyler-perry-talks-potential-return-as-a-fly-in-ninja-turtles-3#/slide/1|accessdateaccess-date=June 2, 2016|publisher=Comingsoon.net|date=May 20, 2016}}</ref> Pete Ploszek has also expressed his interests in reprising his role in a third film as Leonardo.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pete Ploszek interview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles|url=http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/movies/pete-ploszek/44665/pete-ploszek-interview-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles|accessdateaccess-date=October 30, 2016|publisher=Dan of Geek|date=October 27, 2016}}</ref> On October 29, 2016, producer Andrew Form indicated that no plans were underway for a third film, likely due to the second film's lower box office returns.

===''Cosmic Motors''===

On 29 August 2014, Bay and Warner Bros will produce ''Cosmic Motors'' film, based on [[Daniel Simon]]'s concept art book from a script by Kyle Ward.<ref>{{cite news|last=McNary|first=Dave|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/michael-bay-cosmic-motors-kyle-ward-1201293962/|title=Warner Bros., Michael Bay Find Writer to Rev Up 'Cosmic Motors' (Exclusive)|date=29 August 2014|website=Variety|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===Untitled Rwanda Cycling film===

On 4 June 2015, Bay and [[Leonardo DiCaprio]] will produce [[Orlando von Einsiedel]]'s Team Rwanda Cycling film.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/leonardo-dicaprio-michael-bay-team-800138|title=Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael Bay Team for Rwandan Cycling Movie (Exclusive)|date=4 June 2015|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===''Drone Warrior''===

On 12 May 2016, Bay will produce a film based on [[Brett Velicovich]]'s memoir ''Drone Warrior,'' for Paramount Pictures.<ref>{{cite news|last=Goldstein|first=Gregg|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/michael-bay-drone-warfare-movie-brett-velicovich-1201772649/|title=Michael Bay to Develop Biopic on Drone Warfare Fighter (EXCLUSIVE)|date=12 May 2016|website=Variety|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> On 24 May 2017, Andy Bellin was hired to write the script.<ref>{{cite news|last=Busch|first=Anita|url=https://deadline.com/2017/05/andy-bellin-drone-warrior-michael-bay-feature-film-1202101799/|title=Andy Bellin Comes Aboard To Adapt 'Drone Warrior' For Michael Bay|date=24 May 2017|website=Deadline|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===''Northeast Kingdom''===

On 24 October 2016, Bay will produce Alex R. Johnson's revenge thriller ''Northeast Kingdom,'' with Johnson directing.<ref>{{cite news|last=Busch|first=Anita|url=https://deadline.com/2016/10/paramount-spec-northeast-kingdom-platinum-dunes-writer-alex-r-johnson-directing-1201841653/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161027020123/http://deadline.com/2016/10/paramount-spec-northeast-kingdom-platinum-dunes-writer-alex-r-johnson-directing-1201841653/|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 27, 2016|title=Paramount Picks Up Spec 'Northeast Kingdom' For Platinum Dunes; Alex R. Johnson Attached To Direct (EXCLUSIVE)|date=24 October 2016|website=Deadline|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===''The Reckoning''===

On 25 October 2016, Bay will produce [[Patrick Melton]] and [[Marcus Dunstan]]'s untitled thriller through Platinum Dunes, with [[Michael Chaves]] directing.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kroll|first=Justin|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/paramount-platinum-dunes-saw-iv-1201900502/|title=Paramount Lands Pitch From Platinum Dunes and 'Saw IV' Scribes (EXCLUSIVE)|date=25 October 2016|website=Variety|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===''Duke Nukem''===

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===''Life on Mars''===

On 11 April 2018, Bay signed on to produce the adaptation of [[Cecil Castellucci]]'s short story ''We Have Always Lived on Mars'', which is retitled ''Life on Mars,'' with [[John Krasinski]] directing and producing the movie.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/john-krasinski-plans-sci-fi-thriller-life-mars-quiet-place-team-1101825?|title=John Krasinski Plans Sci-Fi Thriller 'Life on Mars' With 'Quiet Place' Team (Exclusive)|date=11 April 2018|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref>

===''I Am Yours''===

On 13 June 2018, Bay will co-produce Ryan Belenzon and Jeffrey Gelber's thriller ''I Am Yours,'' along with [[Tyler Perry]].<ref>{{cite news|last=McNary|first=Dave|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/paramount-tyler-perry-michael-bay-i-am-yours-1202845446/|title=Film News Roundup: Paramount Taps Tyler Perry, Michael Bay to Produce Thriller 'I Am Yours'|date=13 June 2018|website=Variety|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

===''Happy Anniversary''===

On 19 September 2018, Bay will produce Holly Brix's home invasion script ''Happy Anniversary,'' through Platinum Dunes.<ref>{{cite news|last=N'Duka|first=Amanda|url=https://deadline.com/2018/09/paramount-happy-anniversary-holly-brix-platinum-dunes-producing-1202467706/|title=Paramount Picks Up 'Happy Anniversary' Script From Holly Brix; Platinum Dunes Producing|date=19 September 2018|website=Deadline|accessdateaccess-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.

==See also==