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===''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|accessdate=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'' Staff|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=September 11, 1995|accessdate=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|accessdate=August 19, 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''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.com|access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''Near Dark'' remake===
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===''Fiasco Heights'' film===
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|accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''2012: The War for Souls'' film===
On 27 July 2007, Bay will direct [[Warner Bros]]' film adaptation of [[Whitley Strieber]]'s ''[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UZQIB0/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p2_i5 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|accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''The Birds'' remake===
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===''The Butcherhouse Chronicles'' film===
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|accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''Property of the State'' film===
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==2010s==
===''Existence 2.0'' film===
On 16 March 2010, Bay was set to produce the adaptation of [[Nick Spencer]] and illustrator Ronald Salas’ comic book series ''Existence 2.0'' through his Platinum Dunes company with [[Miles Millar]] and [[Alfred Gough]] will write the screenplay and Paramount Pictures distributing the movie.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Borys Kit|author2=Jay A. Fernandez|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/film-us-existence/smallville-duo-bring-existence-2-0-to-screen-idUKTRE62F0WQ20100317|title="Smallville" duo bring "Existence 2.0" to screen|date=March 16, 2010|publisher=Reuters|access-date=November 25, 2022}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''The Monster Squad'' remake===
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===''Heatseekers'' film===
On 27 April 2010, Bay and Platinum Dunes will produce former attorney George Mahaffey's screenplay ''Heatseekers,'' an action film about a young ex-military pilot who infiltrates a gang of aerial "pirates" working out of Bangkok and takes part in an elaborate tower heist using powered gliders and parachutes for [[Paramount Pictures]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Jay A.|last=Fernandez|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/michael-bay-produce-heatseekers-23036|title=Michael Bay to produce 'Heatseekers’|date=27 April 2010|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref> On 15 January 2013, [[Timur Bekmambetov]] was set to direct and F. Scott Frazier will rewrite the script.<ref>{{cite web|first=Borys|last=Kit|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/timur-bekmambetov-direct-michael-bays-412710|title=Timur Bekmambetov to Direct Michael Bay's 'Heatseekers' (Exclusive)|date=15 January 2013|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''Gideon's Sword'' film===
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|accessdate=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|accessdate=29 March 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''Confidential Alien'' film===
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|accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''I Am Number Four'' sequel (aka ''The Power of Six'')===
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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|accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''Inherit the Earth'' film===
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===''The Hauntrepreneur'' film===
On 27 May 2011, Bay and Platinum Dunes will produce [[Scott Rosenberg]]'s family fantasy script ''The Hauntrepreneur,'' about a family hires a peculiar man, the Hauntrepreneur, to help them adjust to a new town for [[Paramount Pictures]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Borys|last=Kit|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/paramount-pick-up-scott-rosenbergs-189912|title=Paramount Picks Up Family Fantasy 'The Hauntrepreneur' (Exclusive)|date=27 April 2010|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref> On 25 January 2012, [[Russell Brand]] was set to play the hauntrepreneur.<ref>{{cite web|first=Justin|last=Kroll|url=https://variety.com/2012/film/news/russell-brand-set-for-hauntrepreneur-1118049263/|title=Russell Brand set for ‘Hauntrepreneur'|date=25 January 2012|website=Variety|access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''Outsiders'' series===
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===''Lockdown At Franklin High/Lockdown'' film===
On 9 March 2012, Bay and Benderspink will co-produce Greg Bishop and Joe Ballarini's script ''Lockdown At Franklin High,'' about a monster attacking a high school for [[Columbia Pictures]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|url=https://deadline.com/2012/03/sony-pictures-preempts-spec-lockdown-at-franklin-high-242190/|title=Sony Pictures Preempts Spec 'Lockdown At Franklin High’|date=9 March 2012|publisher=Deadline|access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref> On 4 November 2013, animatics supervisor/lead storyboard artist Federico D’Alessandro was set to direct and rewrite the script.<ref>{{cite web|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming |url=https://deadline.com/2013/11/federico-dallessandro-in-talks-to-helm-lockdown-at-franklin-high-627198/|title=Federico D’Alessandro In Talks To Helm ‘Lockdown At Franklin High|date=4 November 2013|website=Deadline|access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref> On 6 March 2015, ''[[Project Almanac]]'' writers Andrew Deutschman and Jason Pagan will rewrite the script to be a school shooting and D’Alessandro will not direct the movie.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jeff|last=Sneider|url=https://www.thewrap.com/project-almanac-writers-join-sonys-high-school-monster-movie-lockdown-exclusive/|title=‘Project Almanac’ Writers Join Sony's High School Monster Movie ‘Lockdown’ (Exclusive)|date=6 March 2015|website=The Wrap|access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''The Rising'' film===
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|accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''Occult'' pilot===
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===''The Governess'' film===
On 7 January 2013, Bay and Platinum Dunes will produce ''The Governess,'' from ''[[Hanna (film)|Hanna]]'' screenwriter Seth Lockhead for [[Warner Bros]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Jay A.|last=Fernandez|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/michael-bay-produce-heatseekers-23036|title='Hanna' Writer to Pen 'Shadow of Colossus' for Sony (Exclusive)|date=7 January 2013|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon'' film===
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===''Raindrop'' film===
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|accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''Sabotage'' film===
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|accessdate=15 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===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|accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===Cancelled ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows'' sequel===
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|accessdate=August 10, 2014|publisher=movieweb.com|date=August 16, 2014}}</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.|accessdate=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|accessdate=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|accessdate=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'' film===
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|accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''Time Salvager'' film===
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|accessdate=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/|title=Zak Olkewicz To Adapt ‘Time Salvager’ For Paramount|date=18 September 2017|website=Deadline|accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''Team 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|accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''Drone Warrior'' biopic===
On 12 May 2016, Bay will produce a film based on [[Brett Velicovich]]'s memoir ''[https://www.amazon.com/Drone-Warrior-Soldiers-Americas-Dangerous/dp/0062693913/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=58947978667&gclid=CjwKCAjwq-TmBRBdEiwAaO1en8lrOT0x0OtBaVm38XtHKltQgOqE4KyM5RXlz0hMZCZr5ZkvElS1lhoCiQkQAvD_BwE&hvadid=274700297991&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9007372&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13460253392257469838&hvtargid=aud-646675773986%3Akwd-387510674117&keywords=drone+warrior&qid=1557790166&s=gateway&sr=8-1 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|accessdate=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|accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''Northeast Kingdom'' film===
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/|title=Paramount Picks Up Spec ‘Northeast Kingdom’ For Platinum Dunes; Alex R. Johnson Attached To Direct (EXCLUSIVE)|date=24 October 2016|website=Deadline|accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''The Reckoning'' film===
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|accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===Abandoned ''The Rock'' sequel===
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===''Lobo'' film===
In February 2018, [[DC Films]] is 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 agrees to direct under the right budget that's below $200 Million.<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'' film===
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===''I Am Yours'' film===
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|accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''Happy Anniversary'' film===
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|accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref> There have been no further announcements since.
===''Transformers: The Last Knight'' sequel===
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