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{{Short description|What he almost made}}
{{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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=== ''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 ‘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> On May 19 of that same year, Greengrass dropped out of the project.<ref name=
=== ''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 (film producer)|Lionel Wigram]] producing for [[Warner Bros.]], but the project never materialized.<ref name=
=== Untitled Jimi Hendrix biopic ===
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 Jr.|last=Fleming
=== ''Memphis'' ===
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=== ''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 Studios|20th Century Fox]] distributing. The novel was eventually adapted into a television miniseries without Greengrass’ involvement.<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming
=== Joe Weisberg’s ''CIA'' TV series ===
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=== ''The Trial of The Chicago 7'' ===
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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 Jr.|last=Fleming
=== ''The Director'' film ===
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
=== ''Agent Storm'' film ===
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=== ''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'' 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> On October 6, it was announced that Universal Pictures had acquired the distribution rights.<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>
On October 16, 2024, it was announced that the book would instead be developed as a ten-episode television series by [[A24]], with Greengrass serving as executive producer alongside King, [[Peter Rice (executive)|Peter Rice]], and [[J. H. Wyman]], who was also expected to serve as [[showrunner]]; Greengrass was also in negotiations to direct.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 16, 2024|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|url=https://deadline.com/2024/10/stephen-king-novel-fairy-tale-a24-10-episode-series-paul-greengrass-jh-wyman-1236116681/|title=A24 Revives Stephen King Fantasy Epic 'Fairy Tale;' Paul Greengrass Cracking 10-Episode Series With 'Fringe' Showrunner J.H. Wyman|access-date=October 31, 2024|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>
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{{Paul Greengrass}}
[[Category:Lists of unrealized projects by artist|Greengrass, Paul]]
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