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{{Short description|What he almost made}}The following is '''a list of unproduced Paul Greengrass projects''' in roughly chronological order. During his long career, British filmmaker [[Paul Greengrass]] has worked on several projects which never progressed beyond the pre-production stage under his direction. Some of these projects fell in development hell, were officially canceled, were in development limbo or would see life under a different production team.▼
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== 2000s ==
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On August 18, 2002, Greengrass was in talks to direct the film adaptation of [[Sebastian Faulks]]’ WW1 romance novel ''[[Birdsong (novel)|Birdsong]],'' with [[Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver]] writing the script and [[Working Title Films]] set to distribute.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Dawtrey|first=Adam|url=https://variety.com/2002/film/columns/ratings-revamp-welcome-1117871378/|title=Ratings revamp welcome|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=August 18, 2002|access-date=February 9, 2025}}</ref>
=== Untitled Jimi Hendrix biopic ===
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=== ''They Marched into Sunlight''
On January 31, 2005, Greengrass was hired to direct and write the feature film adaptation of [[David Maraniss]]’ non-fiction book ''[[They Marched into Sunlight]]'', with [[Playtone]] producing and [[Universal Pictures]] set to distribute.<ref>{{cite news|first=Michael|last=Fleming Jr.|title=Helmer sees
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On September 27, 2008, it was reported that [[DreamWorks Pictures]]' planned ''Blackbeard'' project was moving forward with Greengrass "leading the short list of candidates to direct."<ref>{{cite news|first=Jarrod|last=Sarafin|title=EXCLUSIVE: DreamWorks Wants Greengrass for BLACKBEARD|url=https://www.mania.com/exclusive-universal-wants-greengrass-for-blackbeard_article_87394.html|date=September 22, 2008|website=Mania.com|access-date=March 9, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100525093125/https://www.mania.com/exclusive-universal-wants-greengrass-for-blackbeard_article_87394.html|archive-date=May 25, 2010}}</ref> The script was written by [[David Franzoni]], and was set to be set to be a fairly realistic, R-rated portrayal of real-life buccaneer [[Blackbeard|Edward Teach]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Orlando|last=Parfitt|title=Greengrass Grows a Blackbeard|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/09/23/greengrass-grows-a-blackbeard|date=September 23, 2008|website=[[IGN]]|access-date=March 9, 2025}}</ref>
== 2010s ==
=== ''Fantastic Voyage'' remake ===
On March 31, 2010, Greengrass was set to direct a 3-D remake of ''[[Fantastic Voyage]]'' for [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]], with [[Shane Salerno]] writing the screenplay and [[James Cameron]] set to produce through [[Lightstorm Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Pamela|last=McClintock|title=Paul Greengrass circles
=== ''Treasure Island''
On May 19, 2010, Greengrass was hired to direct an adaptation of [[Robert Louis Stevenson]]’s novel ''[[Treasure Island]]'' with [[Lionel Wigram (film producer)|Lionel Wigram]] producing for [[Warner Bros.]], but the project never materialized.<ref name=
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▲Greengrass was set to direct a biopic about [[Jimi Hendrix]] for [[Legendary Pictures]], with [[Max Borenstein]] writing the screenplay, and [[Anthony Mackie]] set to star, but on December 15, 2010, it was announced the project had been stalled over objections from the Hendrix estate.<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike|last=Fleming Jr.|title=Why Jimi Hendrix Movie Won't Get Made|url=https://deadline.com/2010/12/why-a-paul-greengrass-directed-jimi-hendrix-movie-wont-kiss-the-sky-91018/|date=December 15, 2010|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref> On May 7, 2015, it was announced that the project was back in development, with Experience Hendrix now on board with the project, [[Scott Silver]] set to write the screenplay, and no actor attached to play Hendrix.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 7, 2015|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|url=https://deadline.com/2015/05/jimi-hendrix-movie-paul-greengrass-scott-silver-legendary-pictures-experience-hendrix-estate-1201421741/|title=Legendary Making Jimi Hendrix Movie With Paul Greengrass, '8 Mile' Scribe Scott Silver And Estate In Tune|access-date=October 6, 2024|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Ryan|last=Reed|title=Jimi Hendrix Estate Approves Biopic From Director Paul Greengrass|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/jimi-hendrix-estate-approves-biopic-from-director-paul-greengrass-234595/|date=May 8, 2015|website=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref>
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<ref>{{Cite web |author1=Finke, Nikki |author2=Fleming, Mike Jr. |date=January 4, 2011 |url=https://deadline.com/2011/01/filmmakers-pretty-close-on-cleopatra-will-paul-greengrass-get-this-mega-directing-gig-94026/ |title=Filmmakers "Pretty Close" On 'Cleopatra': Will Paul Greengrass Direct This Mega-Gig? |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |access-date=August 2, 2025}}</ref>
=== ''Memphis'' ===
On January 12, 2011, Greengrass was set to direct and write ''Memphis'', about the assassination of [[Martin Luther King Jr.]], with [[Scott Rudin]] producing and [[Focus Features]] distributing.<ref>{{cite news|first=Claude|last=Brodesser-Akner|title=Paul Greengrass Readies MLK Assassination Thriller Memphis|url=https://www.vulture.com/2011/01/greengrass_mlk_assassination.html|date=January 12, 2011|website=[[Vulture (magazine)|Vulture]]|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref> In April of that same year, Universal canceled the project.<ref>{{cite news|author=[[Dave McNary]]|title=Universal pulls the plug on
=== ''The Boy Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest'' ===
On February 2, 2011, Greengrass was rumored to direct the feature film adaptation of [[Bill Keller]]'s article about [[Julian Assange]], "The Boy Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest", with [[Mark Boal]] writing the screenplay and [[Megan Ellison]] producing through [[Annapurna Pictures]] in collaboration with Management 360.<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|title='Hurt Locker's Mark Boal At Center Of WikiLeaks Film Deal As Other Julian Assange Movies Mobilize|url=https://deadline.com/2011/02/hurt-lockers-mark-boal-at-center-of-wikileaks-movie-deal-as-other-julian-assange-movies-mobilize-103149/|date=February 2, 2011|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=March 9, 2025|quote=There is also the $1.5 million memoir by Assange. Movie/TV rights will be handled by CAA for lit agency Peters Fraser & Dunlop, and rumors are that ''The Bourne Ultimatum'' director Paul Greengrass might come attached (insiders said that’s not definitive).}}</ref>
On April 25, 2011,
=== ''Here There Be Monsters'' ===
Also on April 25, 2011, Greengrass was reported to be one of several directors being considered to direct ''Here There Be Monsters'', a fictionalized story centred on Scottish-American naval officer [[John Paul Jones]] being written by [[Brian Helgeland]] for [[Legendary Pictures]],<ref name="Greengrass Options 2011"/> but on July 26, 2011, [[Robert Zemeckis]] got the offer instead of Greengrass.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fischer|first=Russ|title=Robert Zemeckis In Talks To Direct Brian Helgeland-Scripted 'Here There Be Monsters'|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/516759/la-confidential-screenwriter-brian-helgeland-write-robert-zemeckis-monsters/|date=July 26, 2011|work=SlashFilm|access-date=19 October 2024}}</ref>▼
=== ''Rush'' ===
On June 2, 2011, it was reported that Greengrass
=== ''The Fear Index''
On August 25, 2011, Greengrass was set to direct a film adaptation of [[Robert Harris (novelist)|Robert Harris]]
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On November 17, 2011, Greengrass was set to executive produce Joe
=== ''Barca'' documentary ===
On May 17, 2012, Greengrass was going to direct
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On November 28, 2012, Greengrass was set to direct and produce an untitled crime script by [[Chris Terrio]] for [[Columbia Pictures]], with [[George Clooney]] producing and set to star.<ref>{{cite news|first=Jeff|last=Sneider|title=George Clooney, Paul Greengrass plot Sony pic|url=https://variety.com/2012/film/news/george-clooney-paul-greengrass-plot-sony-pic-1118062816/|date=November 28, 2012|website=Variety|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref>
=== ''The
On January 15, 2014, Greengrass was set to direct and write the feature film adaptation of [[David Ignatius]]’s novel ''The Director'' for [[Columbia Pictures]], with [[Michael De Luca]], Scott Rudin, and Hannah Minghella set to produce.<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|title=In Michael De Luca's First Deal, Sony Pictures Acquires David Ignatius Novel 'The Director' For Paul Greengrass And Scott Rudin|url=https://deadline.com/2014/01/in-michael-de-lucas-first-deal-sony-pictures-acquires-david-ignatius-novel-the-director-for-paul-greengrass-and-scott-rudin-665015/|date=January 15, 2014|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref>
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▲On July 24, 2013, Greengrass was set to direct a movie about the [[Chicago 7]], with [[Aaron Sorkin]] writing the screenplay, Scott Rudin producing with Thomas Augsberger and [[DreamWorks Pictures]] set to distribute,<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike|last=Fleming Jr.|title=UPDATE: Scott Rudin To Produce, Paul Greengrass To Direct Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Chicago 7’ Screenplay|url=https://deadline.com/2019/08/david-ayer-wwii-movie-el-alamein-tank-battles-north-africa-lionsgate-erwin-rommel-1202663236/|date=July 24, 2013|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref> but in September of that same year, Greengrass dropped out as the director; Sorkin would ultimately direct the film himself.<ref>{{cite news|author=The Deadline Team|title=Paul Greengrass Exits ‘Chicago 7’|url=https://deadline.com/2013/09/paul-greengrass-exits-chicago-7-589337/|date=September 17, 2013|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Justin|last=Kroll|title=Aaron Sorkin to Direct ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’ With Sacha Baron Cohen in Talks to Star (EXCLUSIVE)|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/aaron-sorkin-trial-of-the-chicago-7-sacha-baron-cohen-1202986773/|date=October 26, 2018|website=Variety|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref>
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▲===''Richard Jewell''===
On September 10, 2014, it was announced that Greengrass had entered talks to direct a film centered around [[Richard Jewell]] for [[20th Century Fox]], based on the ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]'' article "The Ballad of Richard Jewell" and adapted by [[Billy Ray (screenwriter)|Billy Ray]]. [[Jonah Hill]] and [[Leonardo DiCaprio]] were set to star in the project as Jewell and his lawyer, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 10, 2014|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|url=https://deadline.com/2014/09/paul-greengrass-richard-jewell-leonardo-dicaprio-jonah-hill-832787/|title=Paul Greengrass Circling Richard Jewell Pic With Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill|access-date=October 4, 2024|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> [[Richard Jewell (film)|The film]] was eventually released on December 13, 2019, by [[Warner Bros. Pictures]], with [[Clint Eastwood]] directing and [[Paul Walter Hauser]] starring as Jewell.<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 27, 2019|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|url=https://deadline.com/2019/09/clint-eastwood-richad-jewell-enters-awards-season-december-release-1202746671/|title=Clint Eastwood's 'Richard Jewell' Enters Awards Season With December Release|access-date=October 4, 2024|website=Deadline Hollywood}}</ref>
=== ''The Tunnels''
On October 24, 2014, Greengrass was hired to direct the feature film adaptation of [[Greg Mitchell]]’s non-fiction book ''The Tunnels'', with [[Mark Gordon (producer)|Mark Gordon]] producing the film with [[FilmNation Entertainment|FilmNation]].<ref>{{cite news|author=[[Dave McNary]]|title=Paul Greengrass Directing Berlin Wall Drama
=== ''1984''
On November 19, 2014, Greengrass was set to direct and produce a new feature film adaptation of [[George Orwell]]’s novel ''[[1984 (novel)|1984]]'', with [[James Graham (playwright)|James Graham]] writing the screenplay, [[Scott Rudin]] and Gina Rosenblum set to produce and [[Columbia Pictures]] distributing.<ref>{{cite news|first=Michael|last=Fleming Jr.|title=Paul Greengrass Eyes George
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On April 7, 2016, Greengrass, [[Scott Rudin]] and [[Amy Pascal]] had reportedly entered a bidding war for the film adaptation of T. J. English's historical novel ''The Corporation'', a fictionalized story centered on Cuban exile Jose Miguel Battle Sr., but gave up over the price of the rights.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|title=Paramount Lands 'The Corporation:' Benicio Del Toro To Star; First Deal For Appian Way And Studio|url=https://deadline.com/2016/04/benicio-del-toro-the-corporation-leonardo-dicaprio-paramount-tj-english-book-1201733805/|date=April 7, 2016|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=December 13, 2024}}</ref>
On March 27, 2017, Greengrass was set to direct ''Ness'', a film adaptation of [[Brian Michael Bendis]] and [[Marc Andreyko]]’s graphic novel ''[[Torso (Image Comics)|Torso]]'', and adapted by [[Brian Helgeland]] about [[Elliott Ness]]’ investigation into the [[Cleveland Torso Murderer]]; Greengrass would also produce the film alongside Bendis, Andreyko, [[John Davis (producer)|John Davis]], Greg Goodman, John Fox, and David Engel, with [[Paramount Pictures]] was set to distribute.<ref>{{cite news|first=Anita|last=Busch|title=‘Ness’ Locks Up Paul Greengrass And Brian Helgeland For Paramount Pictures|url=https://deadline.com/2017/03/elliot-ness-movie-director-paul-greengrass-paramount-pictures-1202051278/|date=March 27, 2017|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref> On May 8, 2018, it was announced that Paramount had abandoned the film, and would let the rights revert back to Bendis and Andreyko.<ref>{{cite news|first=Anita|last=Busch|title=High-Profile Eliot Ness Feature About Torso Murders Now Lifeless|url=https://deadline.com/2018/05/ness-torso-murders-elliot-ness-movie-1202384557/|date=May 8, 2018|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref>▼
=== ''Ness'' ===
▲On March 27, 2017, Greengrass was set to direct ''Ness'', a film adaptation of [[Brian Michael Bendis]] and [[Marc Andreyko]]’s graphic novel ''[[Torso (Image Comics)|Torso]]'', and adapted by [[Brian Helgeland]] about [[
== 2020s ==
=== ''Night of Camp David''
On April 15, 2021, Greengrass was set to direct a feature film adaptation of [[Fletcher Knebel]]’s novel ''[[Night of Camp David]]'' for [[Universal Pictures]], with [[Jed Mercurio]] writing the screenplay and Greengrass producing alongside Gregory Goodman.<ref>{{cite news|first=Anthony|last=D'Alessandro|title=Paul Greengrass Reteams With Universal For
=== ''The Hood'' ===
On May 20, 2022, Greengrass was set to direct the historical action drama script ''The Hood'' about the 1381 [[Peasants' Revolt]], with [[Benedict Cumberbatch]] set to star, [[Cross Creek Pictures]] financing and Tyler Thompson producing with Gregory Goodman.<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming
=== ''Fairy Tale''
On September 15, 2022, Greengrass was set to direct and write the feature film adaptation of [[Stephen King]]’s novel ''[[Fairy Tale (novel)|Fairy Tale]]'', with Greg Goodman producing with Greengrass.<ref>{{cite news|first=Micheal|last=Fleming Jr.|title=Hot Package: Paul Greengrass To Adapt & Direct Stephen
=== ''Drowning'' ===
On November 28, 2023, Greengrass was hired to write and direct [[Warner Bros.]]' film adaptation of ''Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421'' by [[T. J. Newman]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|date=November 28, 2023|title=Paul Greengrass To Adapt, Direct T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421' For Warner Bros |url=https://deadline.com/2023/11/paul-greengrass-drowning-adapting-to-direct-t-j-newman-bestseller-warner-bros-1235640313/ |publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=June 28, 2024}}</ref> On March 26, 2024, it was announced that [[Steve Kloves]] was set to adapt the novel, after Greengrass chose to direct ''[[The Lost Bus]]'' instead.<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 26, 2024|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|url=https://deadline.com/2024/03/harry-potter-screenwriter-steve-kloves-adapt-t-j-newman-novel-drowning-paul-greengrass-directing-at-warner-bros-1235868392/|title=Steve Kloves To Adapt T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning' For Paul Greengrass At Warner Bros.|access-date=June 28, 2024|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>
▲In 2010, Greengrass was in talks to direct a [[Marvel Comics]] crossover film for [[20th Century Fox]] with [[Zack Stentz]] and [[Ashley Edward Miller]] writing a screenplay loosely based on the comic book ''[[Civil War (comics)|Civil War]]'' that would feature [[X-Men]], [[Fantastic Four]], [[Daredevil (Marvel Comics character)|Daredevil]] and [[Deadpool]], but Stentz revealed that the project was put on hold indefinitely due to scheduling conflicts and the success of ''[[X-Men: First Class]]''.<ref>{{cite news|author1=[[Kevin Smith]]|author2=[[Marc Bernardin]]|title=Zack Stentz, Writer of Rim of the World, Thor, X-Men First Class|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz-hDnvYP8w|date=May 30, 2019|website=[[YouTube]]|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Mark|last=Cassidy|title=BOURNE Director Paul Greengrass Confirms X-MEN VS. FANTASTIC FOUR Movie Talks|url=https://comicbookmovie.com/x_men/bourne-director-paul-greengrass-confirms-x-men-vs-fantastic-four-movie-talks-a181282#gs.ehut13|date=January 2, 2021|website=ComicBookMovie|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref>
▲=== ''Travis McGee'' film ===
▲On April 25, 2011, it was reported that Greengrass was offered to direct the film ''Travis McGee'', based on the novel ''[[The Deep Blue Good-by]]'' by [[John D. MacDonald]]. The project, set up at [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]], was being written by [[Dana Stevens (screenwriter)|Dana Stevens]] and Kario Salem, with [[Peter Chernin]], [[Leonardo DiCaprio]], Amy Robinson, and Jennifer Davisson-Killoran set to produce.<ref name="Greengrass Options 2011">{{cite news|first=Michael|last=Fleming Jr.|title=Paul Greengrass Pushes Back ‘Memphis’; So Is Travis McGee Novel His Next Film?|url=https://deadline.com/2011/04/paul-greengrass-pushes-memphis-is-travis-mcgee-next-125310/|date=April 25, 2011|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref> Ultimately, Greengrass did not come aboard the project, with [[James Mangold]] instead signing on to direct in March 2014; the project would ultimately be shelved by Fox in August 2015 due to star [[Christian Bale]]'s knee injury.<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 4, 2014|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|url=https://deadline.com/2014/03/james-mangold-boarding-travis-mcgee-tale-the-deep-blue-good-by-693442/|title=James Mangold Boarding Travis McGee Tale 'The Deep Blue Good-By'|access-date=October 6, 2024|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Borys|last=Kit|title=Fox Scraps Christian Bale’s ‘Deep Blue Goodbye’ Due to Knee Injury (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/fox-scraps-christian-bales-deep-791342/|date=April 24, 2015|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref>
▲=== ''Here There Be Monsters'' ===
▲Also on April 25, 2011, Greengrass was reported to be one of several directors being considered to direct ''Here There Be Monsters'', a fictionalized story centred on Scottish-American naval officer [[John Paul Jones]] being written by [[Brian Helgeland]] for [[Legendary Pictures]],<ref name="Greengrass Options 2011"/> but on July 26, 2011, [[Robert Zemeckis]] got the offer instead of Greengrass.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fischer|first=Russ|title=Robert Zemeckis In Talks To Direct Brian Helgeland-Scripted 'Here There Be Monsters'|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/516759/la-confidential-screenwriter-brian-helgeland-write-robert-zemeckis-monsters/|date=July 26, 2011|work=SlashFilm|access-date=19 October 2024}}</ref>
▲=== ''Rush'' ===
▲On June 2, 2011, it was reported that Greengrass had been offered to direct ''[[Rush (2013 film)|Rush]]'', a [[biographical film|biographical]] [[sports film]] written by [[Peter Morgan]] about the [[Hunt-Lauda rivalry]] during the [[1976 Formula One season]], and an untitled thriller about the [[Maersk Alabama hijacking]] for [[Sony Pictures]], later titled ''[[Captain Phillips (film)|Captain Phillips]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 2, 2011|last=Brodesser-Akner|first=Claude|url=https://www.vulture.com/2011/06/paul_greengrass_considering_pi.html|title=Paul Greengrass Choosing Between Pirates and Race Cars for His Next Project|access-date=October 10, 2024|website=[[Vulture (website)|Vulture]]}}</ref> Greengrass would ultimately choose to direct ''Captain Phillips'', while [[Ron Howard]] would sign on to direct ''Rush'' by late June 2011, with the film being released in the United States on September 20, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Goodacre|first=Kate|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a326143/ron-howard-to-direct-formula-1-movie-rush/|date=June 22, 2011|title=Ron Howard to direct Formula 1 movie 'Rush'?|website=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=October 10, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Universal Sets Release Date for Ron Howard's 'Rush', Moves Tom Cruise's 'Oblivion'|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/universal-sets-release-date-ron-360963/|date=August 10, 2012|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=October 10, 2024}}</ref>
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