The following is a list of unproduced Guy Ritchie projects in roughly chronological order. During his long career, English film director Guy Ritchie has worked on a number of projects which never progressed beyond the pre-production stage under his direction. Some of these productions fell in development hell or were cancelled.[1][2]
2000s edit
Gamekeeper edit
In 2007, it was reported that Ritchie had planned on making a film based on his Virgin Comics series Gamekeeper for Warner Bros. and film producer Joel Silver.[3][4]
The Dirty Dozen edit
It was also reported in 2007 that Ritchie was working on a remake of the 1967 film The Dirty Dozen.[5] Ritchie confirmed in an 2007 interview: "No, no, I was interested in doing The Dirty Dozen, I was interested in doing it and maybe I’ll still do it."[6]
Sgt. Rock edit
In 2008, it was reported that Ritchie was attached to direct a film about the DC Comics character Sgt. Rock for producer Joel Silver.[7][8] In 2009, Francis Lawrence took over directing the movie from Ritchie.[9][10]
Lobo edit
In 2009, it was reported that Ritchie was to helm a film about the DC Comics character Lobo for Warner Bros.[11][12][13] In 2010, film producer Joel Silver confirmed in an interview that Ritchie set aside the Lobo project in favor of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011).[14] It was reported that Brad Peyton and Michael Bay took over the project after Ritchie left the movie.[15][16]
2010s edit
The Real RocknRolla edit
In 2011, Ritchie confirmed that a screenplay had been completed that would serve as a sequel to RocknRolla (2008).[17] The sequel was to have been titled The Real RocknRolla.[18][19]
Treasure Island edit
In 2012, it was reported that Ritchie was to helm a film adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island for Warner Bros.[20][21]
Empire Rising edit
It was reported in 2013 that Ritchie was in talks with Warner Bros. to direct a film adaptation of Thomas Kelly's 2006 novel Empire Rising.[22][23][24]
Offers edit
Xerxes (aka 300: Rise of an Empire) edit
In 2011, Ritchie offered to direct the film adaptation of Xerxes, Frank Miller's sequel to 300, which eventually went to Noam Murro.[25]
References edit
- ^ Monagle, Matthew (May 25, 2019). "The Five Best Films Guy Ritchie Never Made". Film School Rejects. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Lind-Westbrook, Jennifer (July 12, 2020). "All 8 Unmade Guy Ritchie Movies (& Why They Didn't Happen)". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Graser, Marc (July 25, 2007). "Guy Ritchie to direct 'Gamekeeper'". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Stax (July 26, 2007). "The Gamekeeper's Guy". IGN. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ "In Brief: Ritchie tipped for Dirty Dozen remake". The Guardian. September 18, 2007. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Douglas, Edward (December 5, 2007). "Shootin' It Out with Guy Ritchie". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Parfitt, Orlando (December 12, 2008). "Ritchie Planning Sgt. Rock". IGN. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Reynolds, Simon (May 13, 2008). "Guy Ritchie attached to 'Sgt. Rock'". Digital Spy. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Fleming, Matt (November 20, 2009). "SGT. ROCK Now Serving Under Director Francis Lawrence". Collider. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Anderton, Ethan (November 20, 2009). "Francis Lawrence Taking DC Comics' Sgt. Rock Into the Future". FirstShowing.net. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Michael (September 2, 2009). "Guy Ritchie locked for 'Lobo'". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (September 3, 2009). "Guy Ritchie to direct DC Comics adaptation "Lobo"". Reuters. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Young, John (September 2, 2009). "Guy Ritchie set to ride with 'Lobo'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ "Guy Ritchie sets aside 'Lobo' to make 'Sherlock Holmes' sequel". Los Angeles Times. January 26, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Toro, Gabe (April 20, 2012). "WB Moves Forward With 'Lobo' With 'Journey 2' Director Brad Peyton". IndieWire. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (February 18, 2018). "Warner Bros. Wants Michael Bay for 'Lobo' — But at the Right Budget". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Jagernauth, Kevin (December 12, 2011). "Guy Ritchie Says 'RockNRolla' Sequel Script Ready To Go, Just Waiting For The Right Time To Do It". IndieWire. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (August 8, 2023). "Guy Ritchie Hits Back Over 'The Gentlemen' Lawsuit, Denies Breach of Contract". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Cotter, Padraig; Russell, Tom. "RocknRolla 2: Release Rumors, Confirmation Chances & Everything We Know". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Jagernauth, Kevin (June 1, 2012). "Guy Ritchie Heads To 'Treasure Island' For Warner Bros". IndieWire. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Fowler, Tara (June 1, 2012). "Guy Ritchie to helm 'Treasure Island' adaptation". Digital Spy. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (August 20, 2013). "Warner Bros., Guy Ritchie Team for Period Love Story 'Empire Rising' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Bahr, Lindsay (August 20, 2013). "Warner Bros. takes on drama 'Empire Rising', eyes Guy Ritchie". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Taylor, Drew (August 20, 2013). "Warner Bros Taps Guy Ritchie For Historical Love Story 'Empire Rising'". IndieWire. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Brodesser-Akner, Claude (February 15, 2011). "Warner Bros. Offers 300 Sequel to Guy Ritchie". Vulture. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
