Oliver Stone's unrealized projects
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The following is a list of unproduced Oliver Stone projects in roughly chronological order. During his long career, American film director Oliver Stone 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.
1980s[edit]
Demolished Man film[edit]
During the 1980's, Stone wrote a screenplay adaptation of Alfred Bester's sci-fi novel The Demolished Man, but it didn't become a film because of technical limitations and Stone's busy writer-director schedule.[1]
Evita movie musical[edit]
Robocop: The Corporate Wars[edit]
1990s[edit]
Elektra: Assassin film[edit]
On December 8, 1992, Stone was attached to direct the film adaptation of the Marvel Comics’ limited series of the same name, which was eventually adapted as Elektra (2005).[2]
Martha Mitchell biopic[edit]
On September 5, 1993, Stone became attached as producer on Diane Ladd’s biopic of socialite Martha Mitchell, with Ladd set to direct and portray Mitchell.[3]
Manuel Noriega biopic[edit]
In November 1993, Stone was set to direct a biopic of Manuel Noriega and film it in Panama.[4][5][6] On May 28, 1994, Stone cancelled his planned biopic of Manuel Noriega, which Al Pacino was set to portray Noriega.[7]
Return to the Planet of the Apes[edit]
Mission Impossible 2[edit]
In 1996, Stone was the first choice to direct Mission: Impossible 2, but Ronald D. Moore and Brannon Braga talked with Tom Cruise to reject Stone’s story, and John Woo ended up directing the sequel.[8]
Bert Kreischer biopic The Machine[edit]
In 1997, Stone acquired the film rights to make a film based on Bert Kreischer’s trip to Russia. The film was eventually released on May 26, 2023 as The Machine, directed by Peter Atencio and with Stone no longer involved in the project.[9][10][11]
Scud: The Disposable Assassin film[edit]
In 1997, Stone’s company optioned the rights to Rob Schrab's science fiction comic Scud: The Disposable Assassin, with an eye towards adapting it into a film, but the rights lapsed.[12]
American Psycho film[edit]
Marching Into Valhalla film[edit]
On October 19, 1998, Stone was once attached to direct and produce the film adaptation of Michael Blake’s biography of General George Custer Marching Into Valhalla for New Line Cinema with Brad Pitt possibly attached to star, after Kathryn Bigelow left the movie.[13][14]
2000s[edit]
The Fountainhead remake[edit]
In the 2000’s, Stone wanted to remake The Fountainhead with Brad Pitt as Howard Roark.[15]
Beyond Borders[edit]
A Star Is Born remake[edit]
On September 15, 2000, Stone was attached to remake A Star is Born for Warner Bros., with Jamie Foxx attached to star, and Lauryn Hill, Aaliyah[16] and Mariah Carey[17] rumored to play the female lead. Stone left the project and Bradley Cooper would ultimately direct and star in the remake, which was released in theatres in 2018.[18]
Margaret Thatcher biopic[edit]
On December 2, 2004, Stone expressed interest in directing a biopic of Margaret Thatcher.[19][20]
Pinkville[edit]
In August 2007, Stone was set to direct the film Pinkville, based on an investigation of the My Lai massacre for MGM, with Stone co-writing the screenplay with Mikko Alanne and Bruce Willis, Channing Tatum, Woody Harrelson, and Michael Pena rounding out the cast, but the movie halted production due to the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike.[21][22][23] On December 30, 2010, Stone restarted the movie with Shia LaBeouf set as the only actor to star in the film.[24] There have been no further announcements since.
2010s[edit]
The Deep Blue Good-by film adaptation[edit]
On March 31, 2010, Stone was in talks to direct the film adaptation of The Deep Blue Good-by with Leonardo DiCaprio set to star and produce for 20th Century Fox,[25] but was replaced by Paul Greengrass[26] and James Mangold,[27] until Fox cancelled the film.[28]
Still Holding TV series[edit]
On April 30, 2010, Stone was set to produce the television series adaptation Bruce Wagner’s novel Still Holding for Epix.[29]
Memphis movie musical[edit]
On May 12, 2010, Stone was interested in directing the film adaptation of Joe DiPietro and David Bryan’s stage musical Memphis with Justin Timberlake as Stone’s choice to star as Huey Calhoun instead of Zac Efron.[30] On October 14, 2012, The Mark Gordon Company, Alcon Entertainment and Belle Pictures acquired the rights to adapt the stage musical without Stone’s involvement.[31]
FX conspiratorial thriller series[edit]
On March 25, 2011, Stone was confirmed to direct and produce Adam Gibgot’s conspiracy theory focused TV series through Richard Branson’s Virgin Produced company for FX.[32]
The Power Broker[edit]
In October 2011, Stone was set to direct and produce the film The Power Broker, a biopic about Robert Moses for HBO, with Peter Guber and James Gandolfini producing the movie and Nicholas Meyer writing the screenplay.[33]
Martin Luther King Jr. biopic[edit]
On October 10, 2013, Stone was interested in directing a Martin Luther King Jr. with Jamie Foxx portraying MLK Jr. for DreamWorks and Warner Bros..[34] On January 17, 2014, Stone left the project after MLK Jr’s estate disapproved the portrayal of MLK’s extramarital affairs, which was the reason Paul Greengrass’ proposed biopic Memphis was also canceled.[35]
Showtime Guantanamo series[edit]
On May 22, 2017, Stone was confirmed to direct a two-hour long pilot to Daniel Voll’s Guantanamo Bay TV series through Weinstein Television,[36] which was acquired by Showtime on July 13, 2017,[37] and later in October 2017, Stone and Showtime dropped out of the series in the wake of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual abuse scandal, stating they would not proceed with the series if The Weinstein Company was still involved.[38][39]
Offers[edit]
Hernan Cortes historical epic[edit]
In 1988, Stone was offered to direct "Cortes," a historical epic about Hernan Cortes from a Nicholas Kazan screenplay and with Edward R. Pressman producing, but he turned it down and Kazan & Pressman couldn't get the movie funded.[1]
J. Robert Oppenheimer biopic[edit]
In 2023, Stone was offered to make a biopic based on J. Robert Oppenheimer, but praised Oppenheimer directed by Christopher Nolan.[40]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Koch, Neal (July 21, 1991). "Between Screenplay and Screen Stretches the Highway to Oblivion". The New York Times. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ↑ Variety Staff (December 8, 1992). "Marvel characters holding attraction for filmmakers". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ Galbraith, Jane (September 5, 1993). "A look inside Hollywood and the movies: Like Daughter, Like Mother: What Was It About 'Rambling Rose' That Made Dinosaurs Look So Good?". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ "Oliver Stone plans movie on Noriega". Tampa Bay Times. November 19, 1993. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ↑ "Stone sets Film sights on Noriega-CIA Link". Deseret News. November 20, 1993. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ↑ "Oliver Stone plans Noriega film in Panama, reports say". Tampa Bay Times. March 7, 1994. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ↑ Robert W. Welkos (May 28, 1994). "Canceled 'Noriega' Project Too Risky, Oliver Stone Says: Movies: Script complications and $40-million-plus price tag were also factors for dropping the film". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ Pirrello, Phil (May 24, 2020). "'Mission: Impossible 2' Co-Writer Reveals How 'Star Trek' Helped Save the Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ Hedegaard, Erik (April 17, 1997). "Bert Kreischer: The Undergraduate". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (April 14, 2021). "Peter Atencio To Direct Legendary's 'The Machine' Starring Bert Kreischer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 5, 2023). "Sony Dates Legendary's Bert Kreischer-Mark Hamill Pic 'The Machine' For Memorial Day Weekend". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ↑ Evans, Bradford (May 24, 2012). "The Lost Projects of Dan Harmon". Vulture. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ Fleming, Michael (October 19, 1998). "Stone joins Custer pic". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ Cox, Dan (November 5, 1997). "Bigelow pulls 'Custer' duty". Variety. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ↑ Weiss, Gary (2012). Ayn Rand Nation: The Hidden Struggle for America's Soul. New York: St. Martin's Press. p. 251. ISBN 978-0-312-59073-4. OCLC 740628885. Search this book on
- ↑ David (October 16, 2018). "Revealed: Aaliyah Was Considered For 'A Star Is Born' Remake". TheGrapeJuice.net. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ MCArchives (March 10, 2000). "Lauryn, Mariah sought for A Star Is Born". MCArchives. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ Angulo, Sandra (September 15, 2000). "Jamie Foxx is planning to remake A Star Is Born". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ Justin van Voorhis (April 22, 2021). "10 Oliver Stone Movies That Sadly Never Got Made". Screen Rant. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ Saney, Daniel (December 2, 2004). "Oliver Stone to make Thatcher movie". Digital Spy. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ↑ Fleming, Michael (August 27, 2007). "United Artists near deal for 'Pinkville'". Variety. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ↑ Mayberry, Carly (October 25, 2007). "Cast in Stone: Harrelson to 'Pinkville'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ↑ Finke, Nikki (November 19, 2007). "Oliver Stone's Pic Another Strike Casualty". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ↑ Bettinger, Brendan (December 30, 2010). "Oliver Stone Revisits PINKVILLE With Shia LaBeouf". Collider. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ↑ McClintock, Pamela (March 31, 2010). "Oliver Stone eyes Fox's 'McGee'". Variety. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (April 25, 2011). "Paul Greengrass Pushes Back 'Memphis'; So Is Travis McGee Novel His Next Film?". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 4, 2014). "James Mangold Boarding Travis McGee Tale 'The Deep Blue Good-By'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (April 24, 2015). "Fox Scraps Christian Bale's 'Deep Blue Goodbye' Due to Knee Injury (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ↑ Bettinger, Brendan (April 30, 2010). "Oliver Stone Is STILL HOLDING a Development Deal at New Premium Channel Epix". Collider. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ↑ Diamond, Robert (May 12, 2010). "Oliver Stone Wants MEMPHIS Movie?". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (October 14, 2012). "Tony Award-Winning Musical 'Memphis' Headed For Big Screen". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 25, 2011). "FX Developing Conspiracy-Themed Drama Series With Oliver Stone & Virgin Produced". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ Rose, Lacey (October 26, 2011). "Oliver Stone to Direct 'Power Broker' Film for HBO (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ↑ Snieder, Jeff (October 10, 2013). "Jamie Foxx, Oliver Stone Eye Martin Luther King Biopic at DreamWorks, Warners (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ Trumbore, Dave (January 17, 2014). "Oliver Stone Departs Martin Luther King, Jr. Biopic Due to Creative Differences". Collider. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (May 22, 2017). "Weinstein TV Acquires 'Guantanamo' Series From Oliver Stone & Daniel Voll". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (July 13, 2017). "Showtime Lands 'Guantanamo' Series; Oliver Stone To Direct Opening Episode". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy (October 13, 2017). "Oliver Stone Says He Won't Do 'Guantanamo' Series If Weinstein Co Involved". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (October 13, 2017). "Showtime Will Not Proceed With 'Guantanamo' Series If The Weinstein Company Is Involved". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ↑ Ntim, Zac (August 1, 2023). "Oliver Stone Says He Once Turned Down An Oppenheimer Film Project & Calls Christopher Nolan's Film A "Classic"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
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