Luca Guadagnino's unrealized projects
The following is a list of unproduced Luca Guadagnino projects in roughly chronological order.
2010s
Call Me by Your Name sequel
Guadagnino first alluded to doing a sequel to the film in November 2017,[1] and confirmed in March 2018 he was working on the story with writer André Aciman.[2] Timothee Chalamet would announce in October that same year he and Armie Hammer were intending to return for the sequel,[3] and Guadagnino would approach Dakota Johnson for a role.[4] In a March 2020 interview, Guadagnino reiterated that the film was set to be made, with Michael Stuhlbarg and Esther Garrel also set for role reprisals, however plans were put on hold as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] In May 2021, Guadagnino would cast doubts on the film being made as a result of his and Chalamet's other commitments, in addition to several abuse allegations being levied against Hammer.[6]
Lord of the Flies
In July 2019, Deadline Hollywood reported Guadagnino entered negotiations to direct a new adaptation of William Golding's novel.[7] No additional announcements were made on the project until September 2023, where producer Lindsey Anderson Beer would reveal Guadagnino was still involved.[8]
2020s
Scarface
In May 2020, Guadagnino was hired to direct a new version of Scarface for Universal Pictures, with Joel and Ethan Coen writing the screenplay.[9] In November 2023, he would reveal he was no longer involved in the project.[10] The project would find a screenwriter in April 2020, with Patrick Ness hired.[11]
Brideshead Revisited miniseries
In November 2020, the BBC was reported to be adapting Evelyn Waugh's novel with Guadagnino set to write and direct, and Ralph Fiennes, Cate Blanchett and Andrew Garfield named as potential members of the cast.[12] Guadagnino would confirm the cast, in addition to Rooney Mara, in September 2022, but revealed that since he was seeking a budget of $110 million to make the series, BBC and HBO would shelve the project.[13]
Audrey Hepburn biopic
It was announced in January 2022 that Apple Studios had entered development with Guadagnino on a Audrey Hepburn biopic , with Rooney Mara cast to star as Hepburn.[14] Filming had bee slated to begin in late 2023,[15] however Mara would announce in February 2024 that Guadagnino had exited the project.[16]
References
- ^ Buchanan, Jyle (November 17, 2017). "Call Me by Your Name Director Luca Guadagnino on Armie Hammer, Sequels, and Screen Intimacy". Vulture. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Jensen, Erin (March 4, 2018). "Call Me by Your Name director Luca Guadagnino confirms film's sequel, details plot". USA Today. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Lansky, Sam (October 5, 2018). "Timothee Chalamet on a Call Me By Your Name Sequel: "Armie and I Are 1000% In"". Time. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Heller, Nathan (October 8, 2018). "Luca Guadagnino's Cinema of Desire". The New Yorker. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Finos, Arianna (March 16, 2020). "Luca Guadagnino: "Anche in una scarpa c'è il genio italiano"". la Repubblica (in Italian). Archived from the original on April 3, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (May 28, 2021). "Luca Guadagnino On Reuniting With Timothée Chalamet, Moving Away From Call Me By Your Name Sequel & Adding Michael Stuhlbarg, David Gordon Green And More To His First U.S. Film Bones And All". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 29, 2019). "Luca Guadagnino Circles Warner Bros' Lord Of The Flies Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Devore, Britta (September 26, 2023). "Lord of the Flies Remake Producer Promises Luca Guadagnino's Spin Will Be "Scary" & "Refreshing"". Collider. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 14, 2020). "Luca Guadagnino Set To Direct Universal's Scarface Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (November 6, 2023). "Luca Guadagnino's Scarface Movie Is Dead". IndieWire. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (April 24, 2020). "Chaos Walking Author Patrick Ness Tackling Lord of the Flies Adaptation (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Kanter, Jake (November 6, 2020). "BBC Planning Latest Brideshead Revisited Remake, With Luca Guadagnino Attached To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Bamigboye, Baz (September 5, 2022). "Luca Guadagnino Says He Needs A Miracle To Revive Brideshead Revisited Dream Project With All-Star Cast Including Cate Blanchett And Ralph Fiennes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 6, 2022). "Apple Lands Audrey Hepburn Biopic By Michael Mitnick; Rooney Mara Starring & Producing, Luca Guadagnino Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ Seth, Radhika (January 5, 2023). "Rooney Mara's Audrey Hepburn Biopic Is On Its Way". Vogue Magazine. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (February 16, 2024). "Rooney Mara Discusses Berlin Title La Cocina With Alonso Ruizpalacios And Shares Update On Her Audrey Hepburn Biopic & Pawel Pawlikowski's The Island". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 April 2024.