Scott Derrickson's unrealized projects
The following is a list of unproduced Scott Derrickson projects in roughly chronological order. During his long career, American film director Scott Derrickson 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
Darkness Falling
On March 15, 1999, Derrickson and Paul Harris Boardman co-write the screenplay Darkness Falling, with Bryan Singer attached to produce with Columbia Pictures set to distribute.[1]
2000s
Future Tense
On April 17, 2001, Derrickson and Paul Harris Boardman co-write the World War 3 screenplay Future Sense based a story by Wagner James Au, with Derrickson attached to direct, Sean O’Keefe and Dave Cohen producing through Artist Production Group with Studiocanal set to distribute.[2]
The Mystic
On April 17, 2001, Derrickson and Paul Harris Boardman co-write the screenplay The Mystic, with Derrickson attached to direct, and Dimension Films set to distribute.[2]
Ghosting
On April 17, 2001, Derrickson and Paul Harris Boardman co-write the screenplay Ghosting, with Derrickson attached to direct and Dimension Films set to distribute.[2]
Mindbender
On April 17, 2001, Derrickson and Paul Harris Boardman co-write the screenplay Mindbender, with Derrickson attached to direct, with Platinum Dunes producing and Dimension Films set to distribute.[2]
Hyperion film
On January 29, 2009, Derrickson was set to direct the feature film adaptation of Dan Simmons’ novel Hyperion and The Fall of Hyperion, with Trevor Sands writing the screenplay, Graham King producing and Warner Bros. set to distribute,[3] until 2015, Bradley Cooper was attached to produce a television series adaptation for Syfy without Derrickson’s involvement,[4] and then, on November 1, 2021, Cooper, King, and Warner Bros. revived the feature film adaptation with Tom Spezialy writing the screenplay without Derrickson’s involvement still.[5]
American The Substitute remake
On October 2, 2009, Derrickson and Paul Harris Boardman co-write the American remake of Ole Bornedal’s film The Substitute with Derrickson attached to direct, Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert producing through Ghost House Pictures with Columbia Pictures set to distribute.[6]
The Living
On October 19, 2009, Derrickson was set to direct and produce the film “The Living,” with Paul Harris Boardman producing along with Lakeshore Entertainment’s Tom Rosenberg and Gary Lucchesi.[7]
2010s
Goliath
On January 7, 2011, Derickson was set to direct J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay’s action screenplay “Goliath” about Goliath seeking to kill David, with Temple Hill Productions’ Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen producing along with Relativity Media,[8] and later that August, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was in talks to portray Goliath and Relativity offered the role of David to Taylor Lautner.[9]
American Two Eyes Staring remake
On October 18, 2011, Derrickson was going to direct and produce the American remake of Elbert van Strien’s film Two Eyes Staring and co-write with Paul Harris Boardman, Charlize Thereon starring and producing along with Boardman, Elbert van Strien, J. J. Harris, Beth Kono & Claudia Brandt, and Summit Entertainment to distribute.[10]
Thunderstuck TV series
On November 25, 2011, Derrickson was set to direct the pilot episode of “Thunderstruck,” an hourlong drama series about powerful and enigmatic extraterrestrial sightings around Great Falls, Montana, with Derrickson writing and producing with Paul Harris Boardman in collaboration with David Eick for AMC to broadcast.[11]
The Breathing Method film
On October 15, 2012, Derrickson was set to direct and co-write the script for an adaptation of the Stephen King novella The Breathing Method, with Scott Teems co-writing for Blumhouse Productions to produce the movie.[12]
Deus Ex film
On November 15, 2012, Derrickson was set to direct a film adaptation of the video game franchise Deus Ex, with C. Robert Cargill co-writing with Derrickson for CBS Films to produce the movie along with Roy Lee’s Vertigo Entertainment and Adrian Askarieh.[13][14]
When Gravity Fails film
On March 22, 2013, Derrickson was set to direct the feature film adaptation of George Alec Effinger’s novel “When Gravity Fails,” and co-write the script with C. Robert Cargill.[15]
The Outer Limits film
On June 19, 2014, Derrickson was set to direct and co-write the film adaptation of The Outer Limits episode Demon with a Glass Hand, with Mark Victor producing the movie adaptation and MGM set to distribute.[16]
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
2020s
Bermuda
On March 4, 2020, Derrickson was set to direct the action adventure movie “Bermuda” and re-write the script with C. Robert Cargill, Chris Evans attached to star and David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Bonnie Curtis & Julie Lynn for Skydance Media,[17] until Marc Webb replaced him in 2023.[18]
Labyrinth 2
On May 26, 2020, Derrickson was set to direct a sequel to Jim Henson’s film Labyrinth, with Maggie Levin writing the screenplay and Derrickson producing with C. Robert Cargill, Lisa Henson & Brian Henson, and TriStar Pictures set to distribute the film.[19]
Room 428
On August 5, 2022, Derrickson was set to produce “Room 428,” a horror film written & directed by the Pierce Brothers, with C. Robert Cargill & Sherryl Clark, and Screen Gems set to distribute the film.[20]
References
- ^ Cox, Dan (March 15, 1999). "Phoenix going 'Urban' again with sequel deal". Variety. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Lyons, Charles (April 17, 2001). "Duo sells 'Tense' sci-fi pitch". Variety. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (January 29, 2009). "Scott Derrickson to direct 'Hyperion'". Variety. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (June 10, 2015). "Bradley Cooper, Graham King, Todd Phillips Adapting Dan Simmons' 'Hyperion' for Syfy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ D’Alessandro, Anthony (May 8, 2015). "Bradley Cooper Launches Production Label; Sets 'Hyperion' At Warner Bros With Graham King". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Miska, Brad (October 2, 2009). "Raimi Launches Spooky Pictures with 'The Substitute'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Misha, Brad (October 19, 2009). "Scott Derrickson Takes on 'The Living'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Borys Kit; Pamela McClintock (January 7, 2011). "EXCLUSIVE: 'Exorcism of Emily Rose' Director Scott Derrickson Taking on 'Goliath'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Chitwood, Adam (August 31, 2011). "Dwayne Johnson in Talks for GOLIATH, Taylor Lautner Offered the Role of David?". Collider. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (October 18, 2011). "Charlize Theron Horror Thriller to Be Directed by Scott Derrickson (Exclusive)". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 25, 2011). "AMC Buys Sci-Fi Drama From Paul Boardman, Scott Derrickson & David Eick". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (October 15, 2012). "'Sinister's Blumhouse And Scott Derrickson Re-Team On Stephen King Novella 'Breathing Method'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (November 15, 2012). "'Sinister' Helmer Scott Derrickson to Direct 'Deus Ex' Feature From Iconic Video Game". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (November 15, 2012). "Scott Derrickson Tackling 'Deus Ex' for CBS Films". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Hoare, James (March 22, 2013). "When Gravity Fails film is "cool and weird and awesome"". Sci-Fi Now. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (June 19, 2014). "'The Outer Limits' Movie in the Works From MGM, Scott Derrickson (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 4, 2020). "Scott Derrickson to Direct Skydance's 'Bermuda' With Chris Evans Circling Lead (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (September 19, 2023). "Marc Webb To Direct 'Bermuda' For Skydance". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (May 26, 2020). "Scott Derrickson to Direct 'Labyrinth' Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 5, 2022). "Brett & Drew Pierce Tapped To Write And Direct Supernatural Horror 'Room 428' For Screen Gems; 'The Black Phone' Trio Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
External links
Scott Derrickson's unrealized projects at IMDb
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