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This pilot was shot and edited, it just never aired. So it is a 'realized' project. Especially since there is no mention of Lee's participation in directing 'several' episodes or an entire season. He was just indicated as the director of this one, which was made. Moving links to Spike Lee filmography
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===''Nagasaki Deadline''===
In June 2010, Lee was announced to direct the thriller ''Nagasaki Deadline'' with David Griffiths, Peter Griffiths, [[William Broyles Jr.]] writing the script and [[Lightstorm Entertainment]] producing the film.<ref>{{cite web|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|title=Spike Lee Sets Sights On 'Nagasaki Deadline' With Lightstorm And Alcon|url=https://deadline.com/2010/06/spike-lee-sets-sights-on-nagasaki-deadline-with-lightstorm-and-alcon-50121/|date=28 June 2010|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=19 May 2019}}</ref> However, plans fell into [[development hell]].
 
==='' Da Brick '' TV pilot===
In June 2011, [[HBO]] announced they would develop a pilot for the series ''Da Brick'', with Lee directing the pilot, written by John Ridley and executive-produced by Lee, Ridley, [[Mike Tyson]], and [[Doug Ellin]], based on Tyson's childhood,<ref>{{cite news|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title= Spike Lee, Mike Tyson, Doug Ellin & John Ridley Team For HBO Drama Series Inspired By Tyson's Youth|url=https://deadline.com/2011/06/spike-lee-mike-tyson-doug-ellin-john-ridley-team-for-hbo-drama-series-inspired-by-tysons-youth-142172/|date=21 June 2011|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=19 May 2019}}</ref> and [[John Boyega]] was cast as the lead, Donnie.<ref>{{cite news|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title=HBO Boxing Pilot 'Da Brick' Casts Lead|url=https://deadline.com/2011/08/hbo-boxing-drama-pilot-da-brick-casts-lead-165730/|date=31 August 2011|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=19 May 2019}}</ref> In March 2012, HBO passed on the pilot.<ref>{{cite news|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title=HBO Passes On Drama Pilot 'Da Brick'|url=https://deadline.com/2012/03/hbo-passes-on-drama-pilot-da-brick-243560/|date=13 March 2012|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=19 May 2019}}</ref>
 
===Untitled Marion Barry biopic===