Ivan Reitman's unrealized projects
The following is a list of unproduced Ivan Reitman projects in chronological order. During his extensive career, Canadian filmmaker Ivan Reitman 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.
1990s
The First Gentleman TV series
On February 16, 1994, Reitman was set to produce the one-hour comedy series The First Gentleman through his Northern Lights production company for CBS to distribute.[1]
comedic Wonder Woman film
On April 19, 1996, Reitman was producing a Wonder Woman film and possibly directing with Joel Cohen attached to write the screenplay and Warner Bros. would distribute instead of TriStar Pictures.[2]
Wish
On June 16, 1999, Reitman was set to direct David Stern’s script Wish with Steven Schwartz writing new songs for the movie and The Montecito Picture Company co-producing along with DreamWorks Pictures.[3] On June 28, 2000, Reitman chose to direct Evolution instead of Wish for DreamWorks.[4]
2000s
The Nature of Evil
On January 29, 2001, Reitman was in talks to produce Rob Cohen’s screenplay The Nature of Evil with his Montecito Picture Company partner Tom Pollock.[5] On February 27, 2002, Cohen got The Nature of Evil set up at Universal Pictures with Cohen directing his action-adventure-horror screenplay after The Fast and the Furious, Montecito Picture Company still attached to produce the movie.[6]
Aztec
On May 26, 2004, Reitman was set to produce Jeff Schaffer and Ted Humphrey’s action sport screenplay Aztec with his Montecito Picture Company partner Tom Pollock and DreamWorks Pictures set to distribute the film.[7]
Old School 2
On December 12, 2005, Reitman was set to produce Todd Phillips’ sequel to Old School for DreamWorks.[8]
Underage
On March 26, 2008, Reitman was set to produce Scott Neustadter and Michael Weber’s rom-com screenplay Underage with Montecito Pictures Company’s Tom Pollock, Ali Bell and Jeff Clifford producing the film and Cold Spring Pictures financing the production.[9]
I am My Family’s Secret
On November 2, 2009, Reitman was set to executive produce Demetri Martin’s comedy film I am My Family’s Secret, with Montecito Picture Company’s Tom Pollock, Ali Bell, and Joe Medjuck producing the film for Paramount Pictures to distribute.[10]
2010s
Monsters of the Midway
On March 10, 2010, Reitman was set to produce Jeff Lowell’s action comedy spec script “Monsters of the Midway,” with Montecito Picture Company’s Tom Pollock, Ali Bell, and Joe Medjuck co-producing the film with Film 360’s Daniel Rappaport & Ben Forkner.[11]
Field Trip
On May 17, 2010, Reitman was set to produce Jordan Cahan’s sci-fi adventure comedy “Field Trip,” with Tom Pollock and Joe Medjuck producing through Montecito Picture Company for Paramount Pictures to distribute.[12]
Camp Rules
On June 18, 2010, Reitman was set to produce the feature film adaptation of Jordan Roter’s novel Camp Rules, with Kirsten Smith set to direct and co-write the screenplay with Deanna Kizis, with Montecito Picture Company’s Tom Pollock & Ali Bell producing the film with Jason Blum for Paramount Pictures to distribute.[13]
Doc & Howie
On November 19, 2010, Reitman was set to produce the crime comedy “Doc & Howie,” Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick’s directorial debut after rewriting Steve Leff’s screenplay with Montecito Picture Company producing the film for Paramount Pictures to distribute the film.[14]
Big In China
On March 22, 2011, Reitman was set to produce & possibly direct the feature film adaptation of Alan Paul’s memoir “Big In China,” with Montecito Picture Company’s Tom Pollock & Ali Bell co-producing the film adaptation.[15]
Basterds
On June 14, 2011, Reitman was set to produce Justin Malen’s fraternal twins comedy spec script “Basterds,” with Montecito Picture Company’s Tom Pollock & Ali Bell co-producing the film adaptation with H2F’s Chris Cowles and Chris Fenton will be the film’s executive producer.[16]
Rockabye Baby
On July 25, 2011, Reitman was set to produce Chris Baldi’s Uncle Buck-like spec script “Rockabye Baby,” with Montecito Picture Company’s Tom Pollock & Joe Medjuck co-producing the film.[17]
Juliet
On September 8, 2011, Reitman was set to produce the feature film adaptation of Anne Fortier’s novel “Juliet,” with Chad & Dara Creasey writing the screenplay, James Mangold set to direct and co-produce the film with Cathy Konrad through Tree Line Films along with Montecito Picture Company’s Tom Pollock & Ali Bell for Paramount Pictures to distribute.[18]
Triplets
In 2012, Reitman was set to produce “Triplets,” the comedy sequel to Twins, with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito starring with Eddie Murphy, Ryan Dixon writing the screenplay based on a treatment from Dixon & Josh Gad, Montecito Picture Company’s Joe Medjuk, Tom Pollock and Ali Bell producing the film for Universal Pictures to distribute.[19][20] On September 14, 2021, Reitman was set to direct & produce “Triplets,” with Dylan Dawson & Lucas Kavner writing the screenplay, Schwarzenegger & DeVito returning and Tracy Morgan replacing Murphy, with a production date of January 2022.[21] On May 16, 2023, Schwarzenegger revealed that “Triplets” was canceled by Jason Reitman in the wake of his father’s death.[22]
Dunderheads
On April 23, 2013, Reitman was set to produce the feature film adaptation of Paul Fleischman and David Roberts’s children’s book Dunderheads with Tyler Spindel attached to direct from Lona Williams’ screenplay, Montecito Pictures Company’s Tom Pollock, Ali Bell and Joe Medjuck producing the film and Paramount Pictures set to distribute the film.[23]
I Would Only Rob Banks for My Family
On November 20, 2014, Reitman was set to executive produce the feature film adaptation of Skip Hollandsworth’s article I Would Only Rob Banks for My Family, with Nick Hornby set to write the screenplay, Jason Reitman set to direct & executive produce with Helen Estabrook, Ali Bell, Tom Pollock, & Alex Plapinger and Fox Searchlight was set to distribute the film.[24]
The Rift Uprising
On February 23, 2016, Reitman was set to produce the feature film adaptation of Amy Foster’s sci-fi book The Rift Uprising with Anonymous Content’s Michael Sugar and Ashley Zalta producing the film.[25]
Reverend Jeffrey Brown biopic
On July 20, 2016, Reitman was set to produce a biopic of Reverend Jeffrey Brown with Chadwick Boseman set to star, & co-write and co-produce the film with Logan Coles with Montecito Picture Company for Paramount Pictures to distribute.[26]
Summer of Love
On March 14, 2017, Reitman was set to direct & produce Summer of Love, a road-trip musical film with Shawn Mendes set to star, with Montecito Picture Company’s Joe Medjuk, Tom Pollock and Ali Bell producing the film.[27]
Ice Cold Heat
On April 17, 2018, Reitman was set to produce the action comedy “Ice Cold Heat,” with Kyle Newacheck set to direct Josh Kazdan and Eric Lord’s screenplay with Montecito Picture Company’s Joe Medjuk, Tom Pollock and Ali Bell for Lionsgate Films to distribute.[28]
Offers
Harry Potter film
On March 29, 2000, Reitman was offered to direct Harry Potter film series before Chris Columbus was hired.[29]
References
- ↑ Brodie, John (February 16, 1994). "Reitman has TV 'First'". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Burr, Ty (April 19, 1996). "Comic movies". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on October 18, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Hindes, Andrew (June 16, 1999). "Montecito gets new home at Dreamworks". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Paul F. Duke (June 28, 2000). "Reitman to monkey with 'Evolution'". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Army Archerd (January 29, 2001). "Sarkassian thinking of another 'Rush'". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
”Cohen is talking “The Nature of Evil” as a pic for Ivan Reitman and Tom Pollock’s Montecito Picture Co.”
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Michael (February 27, 2002). "Montecito conjuring 'Evil' at U". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Graser, Marc (May 26, 2004). "Duo mining 'Aztec' gold". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Snyder, Gabriel (December 12, 2005). "Par's new pipeline". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
”“Old School 2,” to be helmed by the original’s Todd Phillips and produced by Reitman”
- ↑ Dave McNary (March 26, 2008). "Montecito acquires 'Underage' spec". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Siegel, Tatiana (November 2, 2009). "'Shutter Island' helps Phoenix's profile rise". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (March 10, 2010). "Montecito Buys 'Monsters of the Midway' Spec (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (May 17, 2010). "Montecito, Paramount plan 'Field Trip'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Siegel, Tatiana (June 18, 2010). "Smith sets 'Camp Rules'". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Borys Kit; Jay A. Fernandez (November 19, 2010). "EXCLUSIVE: 'Zombieland' Writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick to Helm 'Doc and Howie'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ McClinttock, Pamela (March 22, 2011). "Montecito Acquires Film Rights to 'Big In China' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (June 14, 2011). "Paramount Picks Up 'Bastards' Comedy Spec". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Miller, Daniel (July 25, 2011). "Montecito Picture Co. Acquires Comedy Spec 'Rockabye Baby'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Michael (September 8, 2011). "James Mangold And Cathy Konrad Team With Montecito For 'Juliet'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (March 29, 2012). "'Twins' Sequel 'Triplets' in the Works for Arnold, DeVito…and Eddie Murphy (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (November 14, 2012). "'Twins' Sequel to Be Written by 'Book of Mormon' Star and ScriptShark Exec". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (September 14, 2021). "'Twins' Sequel 'Triplets' Set: Tracy Morgan Joins Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito & Director Ivan Reitman In Hot Toronto Package". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Travis, Emlyn (May 16, 2023). "Arnold Schwarzenegger says his Twins sequel is dead: 'Jason Reitman f---ed it up!'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Dave McNary (April 23, 2013). "Paramount, Montecito Developing 'Dunderheads' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Siegel, Tatiana (November 20, 2014). "Jason Reitman, Nick Hornby to Team on Bank Heist Dramedy for Fox Searchlight (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Dave McNary (February 23, 2016). "Amy Foster's 'Rift' Set With Ivan Reitman, 'Spotlight' Producer Michael Sugar". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (July 20, 2016). "Paramount and Chadwick Boseman Team on Rev. Jeffrey Brown Pitch (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Siegel, Tatiana (March 14, 2017). "Shawn Mendes to Star in Ivan Reitman's Musical 'Summer of Love' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Busch, Anita (April 17, 2018). "Kyle Newacheck Attached To Direct Action Comedy 'Ice Cold Heat' At Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Harris, Dana (March 29, 2000). "'Potter' planted". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
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