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=== ''They Marched into Sunlight'' film ===
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 the movie and [[Universal Pictures]] set to distribute.<ref>{{cite news|first=Michael|last=Fleming Jr.|title=Helmer sees U’s ‘Sunlight’|url=https://variety.com/2005/film/markets-festivals/helmer-sees-u-s-sunlight-1117917225/|date=January 31, 2005|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref>
== 2010s ==
=== ''Fantastic Voyage'' remake ===
On March 31, 2010, Greengrass was set to direct the 3-d film remake of “''[[Fantastic Voyage]]'',” with [[James Cameron]] set to produce through [[Lightstorm Entertainment]] and [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]] distributing the movie,<ref>{{cite news|first=Pamela|last=McClintock|title=Paul Greengrass circles ‘Fantastic Voyage’|url=https://variety.com/2010/biz/markets-festivals/paul-greengrass-circles-fantastic-voyage-1118017137/|date=March 31, 2010|website=Variety|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref> but in May of that same year, Greengrass dropped out as the director.<ref name=”ChangingCurrent”>{{cite news|first=Michael|last=Fleming Jr.|title=Paul Greengrass Ends 'Fantastic Voyage'|url=https://deadline.com/2010/05/short-voyage-ends-for-paul-greengrass-42927/|date=May 19, 2010|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref>
=== ''Treasure Island'' adaptation ===
On May 19, 2010, Greengrass was hired to direct an adaptation of [[Robert Louis Stevenson]]’s novel ''[[Treasure Island]]'' with [[Lionel Wigram]] producing for [[Warner Bros.]], but the movie adaptationproject never materialized.<ref name=”ChangingCurrent” />
=== untitledUntitled Jimi Hendrix biopic ===
On December 15, 2010, Greengrass was set to direct a biopic about [[Jimi Hendrix]], with [[Max Borenstein]] writing the screenplay, and [[Anthony Mackie]] set to star,<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> but on May 8, 2015, Greengrass was still attached to direct, [[Scott Silver]] wrote a draft that the Hendrix estate and [[Legendary Entertainment]] approved of and Mackie wasn’t attached to portray Hendrix.<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>
=== ''Memphis'' ===
On January 12, 2011, Greengrass was set to direct and write “Memphis”''Memphis'', about the assassination of [[Martin Luther King Jr.]], with [[Scott Rudin]] producing and [[Focus Features]] distributing the movie,.<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> but inIn April of that same year, Universal canceled the movieproject.<ref>{{cite news|author=[[Dave McNary]]|title=Universal pulls the plug on ‘Memphis’|url=https://variety.com/2011/film/news/universal-pulls-the-plug-on-memphis-1118034860/|date=April 1, 2011|website=Variety|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref>
=== ''The Fear Index'' film ===
On August 25, 2011, Greengrass was set to direct a film adaptation of [[Robert Harris (novelist)|Robert Harris]]’ novel ''[[The Fear Index]]'' with [[Peter Chernin]], Dylan Clark and Jenno Topping producing, and [[20th Century Fox]] distributing the movie, which eventually became a TV miniseries made without Greengrass’ involvement.<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike|last=Fleming Jr.|title=Paul Greengrass In 'Fear Index,' Robert Zemeckis Out Of 'Replay' As He Takes 'Flight' With Denzel Washington|url=https://deadline.com/2011/08/paul-greengrass-in-fear-index-robert-zemeckis-out-of-replay-as-he-takes-flight-with-denzel-washington-163492/|date=August 25, 2011|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref>
=== Joe Weisberg’s ''CIA'' TV series ===
On May 17, 2012, Greengrass was going to direct “Barca,” a documentary about [[FC Barcelona]], with Richard Brown & John Carlin producing through [[Anonymous Content]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Nancy|last=Tartaglione|title=FilmNation Selling Paul Greengrass-Directed Soccer Docu: Cannes|url=https://deadline.com/2012/05/filmnation-selling-paul-greengrass-directed-soccer-docu-cannes-274018/|date=May 17, 2012|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref>
=== untitledUntitled Chris Terrio crime script ===
On November 28, 2012, Greengrass was set to direct and produce an untitled crime script from [[Chris Terrio]] with [[George Clooney]] producing and set to star and [[Columbia Pictures]] distributing the movie.<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 Director'' film ===
On January 15, 2014, Greengrass was set to direct and write the feature film adaptation of [[David Ignatius]]’s novel “The''The Director'' for [[Columbia Pictures]],” with [[Michael De Luca]], Scott Rudin, and Hannah MingshellaMinghella set to produce and [[Columbia Pictures]] set to distribute the film.<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike|last=Fleming Jr.|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>
=== ''Agent Storm'' film ===
=== ''1984'' film ===
On November 19, 2014, Greengrass was set to direct and produce thea 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 were set to produce and [[Columbia Pictures]] would distribute the film adaptationdistributing.<ref>{{cite news|first=Michael|last=Fleming Jr.|title=Paul Greengrass Eyes George Orwell’s ‘1984’; ‘Finding Neverland’s James Graham To Write Script|url=https://deadline.com/2014/11/1984-paul-greengrass-george-orwell-scott-rudin-1201289630/|date=November 19, 2014|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref>
=== ''Ness/Torso'' film ===
=== ''Night of Camp David'' film ===
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 withalongside Gregory Goodman and [[Universal Pictures]] set to distribute the film.<ref>{{cite news|first=Anthony|last=D'Alessandro|title=Paul Greengrass Reteams With Universal For ‘Night Of Camp David’|url=https://deadline.com/2021/04/paul-greengrass-reteams-with-universal-for-night-of-camp-david-1234735095/|date=April 15, 2021|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=August 1, 2024}}</ref>
=== ''The Hood'' ===
On May 20, 2022, Greengrass was set to direct histhe historical action drama script “The''The Hood”Hood'' about the 1381 [[Peasants' Revolt]], with [[Benedict Cumberbatch]] set to star and Tyler Thompson’s [[Cross Creek isPictures]] financing and producing with GreggoryGregory Goodman.<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike|last=Fleming Jr.|title=New Hot Cannes Package: Paul Greengrass Directing Benedict Cumberbatch In Peasant Farmer Revolt Drama ‘The Hood’|url=https://deadline.com/2022/05/new-hot-cannes-package-paul-greengrass-directing-benedict-cumberbatch-in-peasant-farmer-revolt-drama-the-hood-1235028836/|date=May 20, 2022|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref>
=== ''Fairy Tale'' film ===
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 King’s New Bestseller ‘Fairy Tale’|url=https://deadline.com/2022/09/fairy-tale-stephen-king-novel-paul-greengrass-to-adapt-direct-movie-1235119945/|date=September 15, 2022|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref> and inOn October that6, sameit year,was Universalannounced acquiredthat theUniversal rightsPictures tohad distributeacquired Greengrass’the adaptationdistribution “Fairy Talerights.”<ref>{{cite news|first=Micheal|last=Fleming Jr.|title=Universal Pictures Wins Brisk Auction To Reunite With ‘Bourne’ Helmer Paul Greengrass On Stephen King Epic Novel ‘Fairy Tale’|url=https://deadline.com/2022/10/universal-pictures-paul-greengrass-stephen-king-fairy-tale-movie-deal-1235136946/|date=October 6, 2022|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref>
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