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Robert Rodriguez's unrealized projects

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The following is a list of unproduced Robert Rodriguez projects in roughly chronological order. During his long career, American film director Robert Rodriguez has worked on a number of projects which never progressed beyond the pre-production stage under his direction. Some of these projects, are officially cancelled and scrapped or fell in development hell.

1990s

Madman film

According to Mike Allred, he was first offered the chance to sell the movie rights to Madman in 1992 (he has not said who made the offer, only that he declined). Since 1998, Robert Rodriguez has owned the film rights to Madman. Both he and Allred have given numerous signals as to the start of production over the years, but with no result. Although both have been occupied with other projects (Allred was instrumental in connecting Rodriguez with Frank Miller, leading to the production of Sin City), both have been eager to see this film made.[1] Robin Williams was mentioned as being under consideration for the role of Dr. Boiffard before his death.

At the 2006 WonderCon in San Francisco, Allred announced that Madman the Movie was in pre-production and hoped to begin filming before the end of the year. He teased fans in attendance by saying that the titular role had already been cast, "but I can't tell you who it is yet.... When we announce it, you're gonna be like 'What?', then you'll think about it for a second and see that it's perfect."[2]

2000s

Barbarella remake

In May 2007, it was announced that Rodríguez had signed on to direct a remake of Barbarella for a 2008 release.[3] At the 2007 Comic-Con convention, actress Rosario Dawson announced that because of Barbarella, production of Sin City: A Dame to Kill For would be put on hold. She also announced that she would be playing an amazon in the Barbarella film.[4] As of June 2008, plans to remake the film Barbarella with Rose McGowan as the lead have been delayed; the actress and director are instead remaking the film Red Sonja.[5]

Woman in Chains!

In May 2008, Rodríguez is said to be shopping around a prison drama television series called Woman in Chains!, with Rose McGowan being a possibility for a lead role.[6]

2010s

From Dusk Till Dawn 4

In December 2010, the production of a fourth From Dusk till Dawn film was in the planning stages,[7] but further work on this possibility has not been revealed. In November 2013, it was reported that From Dusk till Dawn: The Series had begun production, without any further mention of the film.[8]

Fire and Ice remake

In 2010, Rodriquez had plans to make a live-action remake of the 1983 cult classic Fire and Ice, originally directed by Ralph Bakshi.[9] Despite wanting no involvement in the remake, Bakshi agreed to license the rights to Rodriguez.[10] The deal closed shortly after the death of Fire and Ice's concept artist Frank Frazetta. By December 2014, Sony Pictures Entertainment acquired the rights to make the remake, with Rodriguez still attached to direct the film.[11]

Heavy Metal remake

In 2011, Rodríguez announced at Comic-Con that he had purchased the film rights to Heavy Metal and planned to develop a new animated film at the new Quick Draw Studios.[12]

Spy Kids 5

Dimension Films had announced the fifth installment in the Spy Kids series following Spy Kids: All the Time in the World. It was under talks to have the original cast expected to return. However, the film was permanently delayed from its intended 2012 production,[13] as the film's stars Rowan Blanchard and Mason Cook, who are no longer kids, were both committing to current projects (Girl Meets World and Speechless respectively), and the planned sequel got cancelled as a result. On June 16, 2016, Netflix and The Weinstein Company announced an animated CGI reboot of the Spy Kids film series titled Spy Kids: Mission Critical, which was released in 2018.[14]

Sin City 3

Wallace is set to appear in Sin City 3, to be directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller. Rodriguez has said he wants Johnny Depp to play the part. Depp was originally supposed to play the part of Benicio del Toro's Jack "Jackie Boy" Rafferty. However, filming of Sin City conflicted with that of Depp's movies. Depp has expressed great interest in being a part of the Sin City franchise.[15]

Escape from New York remake

In March 2017, it was announced that Rodriguez will direct the remake of the 1981 dystopian sci-fi action film Escape from New York, with the original's director Carpenter producing.[16] In February 2019, new development surfaced when Leigh Whannell and Luther creator Neil Cross were hired by 20th Century Fox to write a new script.[17]

References

  1. ^ "Robert Rodriguez Talks Madman Movie". Superhero Hype. January 16, 2004. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  2. ^ Stax (January 30, 2007). "Allred Talks 'Madman' Movie". IGN. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  3. ^ "Rodriguez to direct 'Barbarella'". Hollywoodreporter.com. May 22, 2007. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved April 24, 2009.
  4. ^ "G4 – The Feed – Dawson Talks 'Occult' on Comic-Con LIVE". G4tv.com. July 24, 2007. Retrieved April 24, 2009.
  5. ^ "Rodriguez and McGowan Team for Red Sonja – Superhero Hype!". Superhero Hype!. Retrieved April 24, 2009.
  6. ^ "shopping around Woman in Chains!". Collider.com. May 28, 2008. Retrieved April 24, 2009.
  7. ^ Block, Alex Ben (December 16, 2010). "Weinstein Co., Miramax Ink Deal to Produce Movie Sequels". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  8. ^ Hunter, Craig (17 November 2013). "T2's Robert Patrick & More Join 'From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series'". TheHollywoodNews.com. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
  9. ^ Knowles, Harry (May 19, 2010). "A family friendly Machete? What do you mean no race war? & A secret Frazetta project?? Exclusive Robert Rodriguez interview!!". Ain't It Cool News. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  10. ^ Ashby, Devon (March 14, 2012). "The God's Truth: An Interview With Ralph Bakshi (Part 2)". Crave Online. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  11. ^ Fleming, Mike (December 18, 2014). "Sony Pictures Acquires Robert Rodriguez & His Frank Franzetta Homage 'Fire And Ice'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  12. ^ Film School Rejects (July 21, 2011). "SDCC: Robert Rodriguez Takes Heavy Metal". comingsoon.net. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
  13. ^ "Dimension Films Announces Production Of Spy Kids 5 In 5D". The MQ. September 21, 2004. Archived from the original on October 2, 2011. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  14. ^ Brian Steinberg (June 16, 2016). "Netflix Readies Animated 'Spy Kids,' 'Llama Llama' Series (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  15. ^ "Depp, Banderas To Call 'Sin City' Home? Rodriguez, Dawson Talk Sequels". MTV News. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  16. ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (March 24, 2017). "Robert Rodriguez To Direct 'Escape From New York'". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  17. ^ Kit, Borys (February 1, 2019). "Leigh Whannell to Tackle 'Escape From New York' Remake for Fox". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
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