On March 15, 1999, Derrickson and [[Paul Harris Boardman]] co-write the screenplay ''Darkness Falling,'' with [[Bryan Singer]] attached to produce with [[Columbia Pictures]] set to distribute.<ref>{{cite newsweb|last=Cox|first=Dan|last=Cox|title=Phoenix going 'Urban' again with sequel deal|url=https://variety.com/1999/film/news/phoenix-going-urban-again-with-sequel-deal-1117492334/|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=March 15, 1999|access-date=September 16, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Torres|first=Vanessa|title=Tyro filmmakers ink 3-Dimension pact|url=https://variety.com/1999/film/news/tyro-filmmakers-ink-3-dimension-pact-1117744456/|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=August 3, 1999|access-date=NovemberSeptember 1316, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Relevant"/>
