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The following is a list of unproduced Alex Proyas projects in roughly chronological order. During his long career, Australian film director Alex Proyas 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

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Casper the Friendly Ghost film

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Proyas was initially attached to direct a film adaptation of Casper the Friendly Ghost, but on November 28, 1993, Proyas left the film to finish The Crow after Brandon Lee was fatally shot.[1] On October 26, 2008, Proyas admitted that the screenplay was rewritten not to his liking.[2] The film was ultimately directed by Brad Silberling.[3][4]

The Masque of the Red Death film

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On May 7, 1999, it was announced that Proyas would direct a medieval fantasy film adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe’s story The Masque of the Red Death, with Proyas and Stuart Hazeldine writing a Dirty Dozen-esqe screenplay[5] and producing with Julie Corman and Andrew Mason for Fox 2000.[6]

Rizen

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On May 7, 1999, it was announced that Proyas would direct Rizen, a horror-thriller written by Proyas and Stuart Hazeldine for Universal Pictures.[6] It is unknown if Proyas revised the script to Sister Darkness.[7]

Untitled time-travel film

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On August 24, 1999, it was announced that Proyas would produce and direct a time-travel film based on a pitch he and Jerrold E. Brown came up with for 20th Century Fox, with Brown writing the screenplay after Proyas was impressed by Brown's draft for a comedic Lobo movie.[8]

2000s

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Enoch's Portal film

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On June 2, 2000, it was announced that Proyas would write and direct the film adaptation of Andy Hill’s suspense novel Enoch's Portal for Sean Daniel’s Alphaville Productions.[9]

Berserker film

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On December 11, 2000, it was announced that Proyas would direct a film based on Fred Saberhagen's Berserker series with Jesse Alexander writing the script and New Line Cinema producing the film.[10]

Drive

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On October 18, 2001, it was announced that Proyas would direct and produce a film based on Harlan Ellison's short story Along the Scenic Route entitled Drive with Cyrus Vorris and Ethan Reiff writing the script and Paramount Pictures producing the film.[11]

Jurassic Park 4

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Main article: Production of Jurassic World § Development

Dracula Untold (fka Dracula: Year Zero)

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On July 10, 2007, it was announced that Proyas would direct Dracula Year Zero for Universal Pictures, with Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless writing the screenplay.[12] On February 10, 2012, it was reported that Gary Shore would be taking over the film, as Proyas and prospective star Sam Worthington had been let go from the project due to its high budget.[13] The film was eventually retitled Dracula Untold and released in theatres October 10, 2014.[14]

The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag film

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On August 22, 2008, Proyas was set to write and direct the film adaptation of Robert A. Heinlein’s novella The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag and produce along with Phoenix Pictures.[15] On April 10, 2012, Red Granite Pictures and James Vanderbilt’s Mythology Entertainment were set to produce Proyas' feature film adaptation with Phoenix Pictures.[16]

The Tripods film franchise

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On January 29, 2009, it was announced that Proyas would direct and co-write with Stuart Hazeldine the film adaptation of John Christopher’s The Tripods starting with The White Mountain.[17][18]

2010s

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Paradise Lost film

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On September 16, 2010, Proyas was set to direct a 3-D film adaptation of John Milton’s poem Paradise Lost for Legendary Entertainment,[19] with Bradley Cooper casted as Lucifer,[20] Benjamin Walker as Michael,[21] Djimon Hounsou as Abdiel,[22] Casey Affleck as Gabriel,[23] Dominic Purcell as Satan,[24] Diego Boneta as Adam,[25] Rufus Sewell as Sammael, Camilla Belle as Eve,[26] Sam Reid as Raphael,[27] and Callan McAuliffe as Uriel.[28] On December 7, 2011, production was halted,[29] and on February 9, 2012, Legendary officially scrapped the film.[30]

Amped film

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On December 1, 2010, Proyas was set to produce and possibly direct the film adaptation of Daniel H. Wilson’s sci-fi thriller novel Amped for Summit Entertainment,[31] and on March 18, 2011, Proyas was confirmed to direct the film adaptation.[32] There have been no further announcements since.

Joe Golem and the Drowning City film

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On July 11, 2012, Proyas was set to write and direct the film adaptation of Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden’s comic book Joe Golem and the Drowning City for Constantin Film.[33]

Evolve TV series

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On November 1, 2012, Proyas was set to direct and executive produce Evolve, a crime drama series about a biotoxin threat written by Jamie Paglia and produce for ABC, but the series was ultimately never picked up.[34]

2020s

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A New Country

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On February 17, 2020, Proyas revealed that he was making A New Country, a sci-fi movie starring Guy Pearce, but it likely fell through during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.[35]

Dark City TV series

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On August 12, 2021, Proyas revealed that he was making a television series of his movie Dark City.[36]

Offers

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The Killer's Game film

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On August 8, 2004, Proyas was one of many directors offered to direct a film adaptation of Jay Bonansinga's novel The Killer's Game, but J. J. Perry ended up directing the feature film adaptation instead.[37]

Foundation film

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On January 16, 2009, Proyas was offered to direct a film adaptation of Issac Asimov's Foundation book series in a rights auction for Warner Bros. Pictures, but Roland Emmerich and Columbia Pictures acquired the rights instead,[38] which lapsed and eventually became a television series on Apple TV+.[39]

A Nightmare on Elm Street sequel

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On February 14, 2021, Proyas revealed on Indie Film Hustle that he was offered to direct a sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street, but turned it down.[40]

References

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  1. ^ Variety Staff (November 28, 1993). "Proyas vanishes from 'Casper' pic". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  2. ^ Khoury, Jorge (October 26, 2008). "Talking with Director Alex Proyas". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved November 19, 2023. There was a script, but it was one of those situations where things were rewritten at much too late a stage in the whole process.
  3. ^ O'Steen, Kathleen (November 29, 1993). "'Casper' taps Silberling". Variety. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  4. ^ Ojumu, Akin (February 16, 2003). "The family that grieves together..." The Observer. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  5. ^ "Alex Proyas Livestream with special guest UK writer/director Stuart Hazeldine". YouTube. April 16, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Fleming, Michael (May 7, 1999). "Proyas, Hazeldine on Poe tale". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  7. ^ Ritman, Alex (May 20, 2022). "'The Crow' Director Alex Proyas Prepping $35M Horror-Thriller 'Sister Darkness'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  8. ^ Petrikin, Chris (August 24, 1999). "Fox to time travel with Proyas, Brown". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  9. ^ Variety Staff (June 2, 2000). "Proyas preps suspense pic 'Portal'". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  10. ^ Fleming Jr., Michael (September 8, 2002). "Columbia catches a code". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  11. ^ Claude Brodesser; Cathy Dunkley (October 18, 2001). "Scribes take wheel on Par's 'Drive'". Variety. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  12. ^ Garrett, Diane (July 10, 2007). "Proyas to direct Universal's 'Dracula'". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  13. ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (February 10, 2012). "Universal Revives 'Dracula Year Zero' With Director Gary Shore". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  14. ^ "'Dracula Untold' Gets An Extra Week Of Bite Time In Theaters". Deadline Hollywood. September 3, 2014. Archived from the original on September 4, 2014. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  15. ^ Hewitt, Chris (August 22, 2008). "Alex Proyas To Adapt Heinlein Novella". Empire. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  16. ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (April 10, 2012). "Alex Proyas Tackles Robert Heinlein's 'The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  17. ^ Tenney, Brandon (January 29, 2009). "Alex Proyas Moving Forward with Dracula Year Zero and The Tripods". FirstShowing.net. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  18. ^ Reynolds, Simon (October 9, 2009). "Stuart Hazeldine gives 'Tripods' update". Digital Spy. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  19. ^ Snieder, Jeff (September 16, 2010). "Alex Proyas to Direct 'Paradise Lost' for Legendary Pictures". The Wrap. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  20. ^ Graser, Marc; Sneider, Jeff (May 4, 2011). "Bradley Cooper in talks for 'Paradise Lost'". Variety. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  21. ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (August 3, 2011). "Alex Proyas Setting Benjamin Walker To Play Archangel Michael In 'Paradise Lost'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  22. ^ Chitwood, Adam (August 28, 2011). "Djimon Hounsou is the Angel of Death in PARADISE LOST Opposite Bradley Cooper, Tom Wilkinson Joins LITTLE BOY". Collider. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  23. ^ Jeff Sneider; Justin Kroll (September 22, 2011). "Casey Affleck is Gabriel in 'Paradise Lost'". Variety. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  24. ^ Fernadaz, Jay (October 7, 2011). "Dominic Purcell Joins Satan in 'Paradise Lost' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  25. ^ Chitwood, Adam (October 10, 2011). "Diego Boneta in Talks to Play Adam in Alex Proyas' PARADISE LOST". Collider. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  26. ^ Chitwood, Adam (November 7, 2011). "Casting Call: Rufus Sewell Joins PARADISE LOST; Keira Knightley in Talks to Star as Effie Gray in UNTOUCHED". Collider. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  27. ^ Bettinger, Brendan (October 22, 2011). "Tyler Perry Casts Kim Kardashian in THE MARRIAGE COUNSELOR; Sam Reid Joins PARADISE LOST". Collider. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  28. ^ Radish, Christina (November 28, 2011). "Callan McAuliffe Talks THE GREAT GATSBY and PARADISE LOST". Collider. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  29. ^ Fleming Jr., Michael (December 12, 2011). "STUNNER! Legendary Pictures Postpones January Start Of Alex Proyas-Directed 'Paradise Lost'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  30. ^ Fleming Jr., Michael (February 9, 2012). "Bradley Cooper-Starrer 'Paradise Lost' Scrapped By Legendary Pictures". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  31. ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (December 1, 2010). "Summit 'AMPS' Book Deal For Alex Proyas". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  32. ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (March 11, 2011). "Summit's Post-'Twilight' Chapter To Be Underwritten By Book Adaptations". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  33. ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (July 11, 2012). "Comic-Con: Alex Proyas and 'Hellboy' Creator Mike Mignola Team On 'Joe Golem And The Drowning City'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  34. ^ Hipes, Patrick (January 25, 2017). "Alex Proyas To Produce & Direct ABC Drama Project From 'Eureka' Co-Creator". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  35. ^ Kapetopoulos, Fotis (February 17, 2020). "Alex Proyas: Looking for a new country in filmmaking". Neos Kosmos. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  36. ^ Squires, John (August 12, 2021). "Alex Proyas Reveals That He's Developing a 'Dark City' Series!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  37. ^ Dave McNary (August 8, 2004). "'Game' now in Par's crosshairs". Variety. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  38. ^ Fleming, Michael (January 16, 2009). "Roland Emmerich finds 'Foundation'". Variety. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  39. ^ Hibberd, James (July 22, 2021). "Apple TV Ordered Isaac Asimov's 'Foundation' After Hearing This One-Sentence Pitch". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  40. ^ "Alex Proyas with Alex Ferrari (Full Interview)". YouTube. February 14, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
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