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=== ''Selling Time'' film===
In May 2006, Lee was set to direct [[20th Century Fox]]’s supernatural thriller ''Selling Time'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/spike-lee-selling-time/ |title=Spike Lee Is Selling Time |date=24 May 2006|website=Empire|access-date=19 May 2019}}</ref> with [[Tom Cruise]] in talks to star.<ref>{{cite web|author=Variety <!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|url=https://variety.com/2006/digital/news/cruise-eyes-trio-of-roles-1117952503/|title=Cruise eyes trio of roles|date=18 October 2006|website=Variety|access-date=4 May 2019}}</ref> In January 2014, [[D.J. Caruso]] took over directing the movie from Lee, with Dan McDermott writing a new draft and [[Will Smith]] is rumored to star in the movie.<ref>{{cite web|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming Jr.|url= https://deadline.com/2014/01/d-j-caruso-set-to-helm-selling-time-will-smith-still-circling-supernatural-thriller-660164/|title=D.J. Caruso Set To Helm ‘Selling Time’; Will Smith Still Circling Supernatural Thriller|date=7 January 2014|website=Deadline|access-date=19 May 2019}}</ref> However, plans fell in [[development hell]] and its fate is unknown after the [[Acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney]] was completed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-closes-fox-deal-creating-global-content-powerhouse-1174498|title=Disney Closes $71.3{{nbsp}}Billion Fox Deal, Creating Global Content Powerhouse|date=March 19, 2019|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=19 May 2019}}</ref>
 
===''Time Traveler''===
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=== ''Nagasaki Deadline'' film===
On 28 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 Jr|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|access-date=19 May 2019}}</ref> However, plans fell into [[development hell]].
 
=== Untitled ''Marion Barry'' biopic===
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=== ''Porgy & Bess'' remake===
On 9 August 2012, Lee was in negotiations with the [[George Gershwin]] estate to direct the [[Porgy and Bess (film)|Porgy and Bess]] remake.<ref>{{cite news|author=BWW<!--Staff Newswriter(s); Deskno by-line.-->|title=Spike Lee in Negotiations for PORGY AND BESS Film Adaptation|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Spike-Lee-in-Negotiations-for-PORGY-AND-BESS-Film-Adaptation-20120809|date=9 August 2012|website=Broadway World|access-date=19 May 2019}}</ref> On 5 April 2013, Both the Gershwin Family and the DuBose Heyward estate announced a remake is in development without Lee's involvement.<ref>{{cite news|last=McNary|first=Dave|title=‘Porgy and Bess’: Gershwins’ Opera Gets Film Update (EXCLUSIVE)|url=https://variety.com/2013/film/news/porgy-and-bess-movie-1200333773/|date=5 April 2013|website=Variety|access-date=19 May 2019}}</ref> However, the movie is in [[development hell]].
 
=== ''Spinning Gold'' biopic===
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On 30 October 2013, Lee was in negotiations to direct the biopic of [[Neil Bogart]] with [[Justin Timberlake]] set to play Bogart with Bogart's son Tim writing the script entitled ''Spinning Gold''.<ref>{{cite news|first=Pamela|last=McClintock|title=Spike Lee in Early Talks to Direct Neil Bogart Biopic 'Spinning Gold' (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/spike-lee-early-talks-direct-652028|date=30 October 2013|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=19 May 2019}}</ref> On 19 June 2019, Tim was announced as director and [[Jeremy Jordan (actor, born 1984)|Jeremy Jordan]] replaced Timberlake.<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming Jr.|title=’70s Record Exec Neil Bogart Film ‘Spinning Gold’ Set: Samuel L. Jackson Heads Cast & Channels Iconic Musical Acts From Donna Summer And KISS To Gladys Knight & Village People|url=https://deadline.com/2019/06/neil-bogart-casablanca-records-spinning-gold-samuel-jackson-donna-summer-kiss-gladys-knight-village-people-1202634917/|date=19 June 2019|website=Deadline|access-date=21 June 2019}}</ref>
 
=== ''Enter the Dragon'' remake===
On 26 September 2014, Lee was in negotiations to direct the remake of ''[[Enter the Dragon]]'' with [[Ken Jeong]] set to play Lee and [[Billy Bob Thornton]] set to play Roper.<ref>{{cite news|first=Lak|last=Loi|title=Spike Lee to Remake Bruce Lee’s Enter The Dragon|url=https://www.jkdlondon.com/spike-lee-to-remake-bruce-lees-enter-the-dragon/|date=26 September 2014|website=jkdlondon.com|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref> On March 21, 2015, [[Brett Ratner]] revealed that he replaced Lee as director,<ref>{{cite web|author=mrbeaks|url=http://www.aintitcool.com/node/70809|title=Brett Ratner Is Trying To Remake ENTER THE DRAGON|date=March 21, 2015|publisher=Ain't It Cool News|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref> and on July 23, 2018, [[David Leitch (director)|David Leitch]] is in early talks to direct the remake instead of Ratner.<ref>{{cite web|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming Jr.|url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/enter-the-dragon-bruce-lee-remake-david-leitch-deadpool-2-john-wick-warner-bros-1202431792/|title=Remake Of Bruce Lee's 'Enter The Dragon' Has 'Deadpool 2's David Leitch In Talks|date=July 23, 2018|magazine=Deadline|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref>
 
===''Nightwatch''===