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=== ''They Marched into Sunlight'' ===
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 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|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Peter|last=Debruge|title=Greengrass has Hollywood adventure|url=https://variety.com/2007/film/awards/greengrass-has-hollywood-adventure-1117973830/|date=October 10, 2007|website=Variety|access-date=March 9, 2025}}</ref>
 
=== ''The Trial of Thethe Chicago 7'' ===
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On JulyAugust 2411, 20132008, Greengrassit was setreported tovia directan aissue movieof ''Production Weekly'' that Greengrass had taken aboutover the directing position of ''[[The Trial of the Chicago 7]],'' withfrom [[AaronSteven SorkinSpielberg]].<ref>{{cite writingweb|last=Gallagher|first=Brian|url=https://movieweb.com/paul-greengrass-to-direct-the-trial-of-the-chicago-7/|title=Paul Greengrass to Direct The Trial of the screenplayChicago 7?|website=[[MovieWeb]]|date=August 11, 2008|access-date=June 12, 2025}}</ref> By July 24, 2013, Greengrass was officially set to direct the film with [[Scott Rudin]] producing withalongside Thomas Augsberger, and [[DreamWorks Pictures]] set to distribute,.<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|title=UPDATE: Scott Rudin To Produce, Paul Greengrass To Direct Aaron Sorkin's 'Chicago 7' Screenplay|url=https://deadline.com/2019/08/david-ayer-wwii-movie-el-alamein-tank-battles-north-africa-lionsgate-erwin-rommel-1202663236/|date=July 24, 2013|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref> butHowever, in September of that same year, Greengrass dropped out asand thescribe director;[[Aaron Sorkin]] would ultimately direct the film himself.<ref>{{cite news|author=The Deadline Team|title=Paul Greengrass Exits 'Chicago 7'|url=https://deadline.com/2013/09/paul-greengrass-exits-chicago-7-589337/|date=September 17, 2013|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Justin|last=Kroll|title=Aaron Sorkin to Direct 'Trial of the Chicago 7' With Sacha Baron Cohen in Talks to Star (EXCLUSIVE)|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/aaron-sorkin-trial-of-the-chicago-7-sacha-baron-cohen-1202986773/|date=October 26, 2018|website=Variety|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref>
 
=== ''Blackbeard'' ===
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=== Untitled crime film ===
On November 28, 2012, Greengrass was set to direct and produce an untitled crime script by [[Chris Terrio]] for [[Columbia Pictures]], with [[George Clooney]] producing and set to star.<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 Trial of The Chicago 7'' ===
{{main|The Trial of the Chicago Seven#Development}}
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|title=UPDATE: Scott Rudin To Produce, Paul Greengrass To Direct Aaron Sorkin's 'Chicago 7' Screenplay|url=https://deadline.com/2019/08/david-ayer-wwii-movie-el-alamein-tank-battles-north-africa-lionsgate-erwin-rommel-1202663236/|date=July 24, 2013|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref> but in September of that same year, Greengrass dropped out as the director; Sorkin would ultimately direct the film himself.<ref>{{cite news|author=The Deadline Team|title=Paul Greengrass Exits 'Chicago 7'|url=https://deadline.com/2013/09/paul-greengrass-exits-chicago-7-589337/|date=September 17, 2013|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Justin|last=Kroll|title=Aaron Sorkin to Direct 'Trial of the Chicago 7' With Sacha Baron Cohen in Talks to Star (EXCLUSIVE)|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/aaron-sorkin-trial-of-the-chicago-7-sacha-baron-cohen-1202986773/|date=October 26, 2018|website=Variety|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref>
 
=== ''The Director'' ===