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The following is a list of unproduced Francis Lawrence projects in roughly chronological order. During his long career, American filmmaker Francis Lawrence 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.
2000s[edit]
Survivor film[edit]
Sgt. Rock film[edit]
2010s[edit]
Harry Houdini biopic[edit]
On March 23, 2011, Lawrence was set to direct a biopic of Harry Houdini with Jimmy Miller producing and Columbia Pictures was set to distribute.[1]
The Odyssey film and sequel[edit]
On April 8, 2015, Lawrence was reported hired to direct a feature film adaptation of Homer’s poem The Odyssey with Hugh Jackson set to portray Odysseus, Peter Craig writing the screenplay, and Nina Jacobson producing through Color Force for Lionsgate Films,[2] with the possibility of at least 1 sequel,[3] which was canceled because of the box office and critical failure of Gods of Egypt and Lawrence’s other commitments.[4]
Q: A Love Story film[edit]
On August 20, 2015, Lawrence was set to produce the feature film adaptation of Evan Mandery’s novel “Q: A Love Story” with Matt Tolmach producing with Erwin Stoff through 3 Arts Entertainment and Pouya Shahbazian through New Leaf Literary and Media possibly for Lionsgate Films.[5]
Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue[edit]
On June 11, 2018, Lawrence was set to direct and produce “Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue,” with Charles Randolph writing the screenplay and David A. Neuman producing the film.[6]
2020s[edit]
Vulcan's Hammer film[edit]
On November 8, 2021, Lawrence was set to direct the feature film adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s novel Vulcan's Hammer with Brian Oliver and Bradley Fischer producing through New Republic Pictures, Cameron MacConomy through Lawrence’s About:Blank and Isa Dick Hackett through Electric Shepherd Productions.[7]
Stalag-X film[edit]
On March 17, 2022, Lawrence was set to direct the feature film adaptation of Kevin J. Anderson & Steven L. Sears’ novel Stalag-X with Joy Wilkinson writing the script and Brian Oliver and Bradley Fischer producing through New Republic Pictures and Cameron MacConomy through Lawrence’s About:Blank.[8]
Offers[edit]
Unbroken[edit]
On January 4, 2011, Lawrence was offered to direct the film adaptation of the biographical novel Unbroken, which Angelina Jolie would eventually direct.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ Stewart, Andrew (March 23, 2011). "Sony reviving Houdini pic with Lawrence". Variety. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Dave McNary (April 8, 2015). "'Hunger Games' Team Developing Multiple 'Odyssey' Movies for Lionsgate". Variety. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Dave McNary (May 22, 2015). "'Hunger Games' Team Developing Multiple 'Odyssey' Movies for Lionsgate". Variety. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Laman, Lisa (February 13, 2024). "Hugh Jackman's Sprawling Odyssey Franchise We Never Got to See". Collider. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Dave McNary (August 20, 2015). "Lionsgate in Talks for 'Q: A Love Story' Movie Adaptation". Variety. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Dave McNary (June 11, 2018). "'Hunger Games' Director Francis Lawrence to Helm Hulk Hogan-Gawker Movie". Variety. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (November 8, 2021). "Francis Lawrence to Adapt Philip K. Dick's 'Vulcan's Hammer' With New Republic and Electric Shepherd Productions". Variety. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 17, 2022). "Francis Lawrence To Direct 'Stalag-X' For New Republic Pictures, About:Blank Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (January 4, 2011). "Universal Buys Laura Hillenbrand WWII Bestseller 'Unbroken' For Francis Lawrence". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 10, 2024.