Guy Ritchie's unrealized projects explained

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

The Siege of Malta

[3]

Layer Cake

[3]

Six Shooters

[4]

Gamekeeper

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.[5] [6]

The Dirty Dozen remake

It was also reported in 2007 that Ritchie was working on a remake of the 1967 film The Dirty Dozen.[7] 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."[8]

Sgt. Rock

In 2008, it was reported that Ritchie was attached to direct a film about the DC Comics character Sgt. Rock for producer Joel Silver.[9] [10] In 2009, Francis Lawrence took over directing the movie from Ritchie.[11] [12]

Lobo

In 2009, it was reported that Ritchie was to helm a film about the DC Comics character Lobo for Warner Bros.[13] [14] [15] In 2010, film producer Joel Silver confirmed in an interview that Ritchie set aside the Lobo project in favor of (2011).[16] It was reported that Brad Peyton and Michael Bay took over the project after Ritchie left the movie.[17] [18]

2010s

The Real RocknRolla

In 2011, Ritchie confirmed that a screenplay had been completed that would serve as a sequel to RocknRolla (2008).[19] The sequel was to have been titled The Real RocknRolla.[20] [21]

Treasure Island

In 2012, it was reported that Ritchie was to helm a film adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island for Warner Bros.[22] [23]

Empire Rising

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.[24] [25] [26]

2020s

Hercules remake

In 2022, it was reported that Ritchie would direct the live action remake of Disney's Hercules, after having previously made the 2019 Aladdin remake. It was also indicated that original writer David Callaham had exited the project, with producers Joe and Anthony Russo looking for a replacement to work on the screenplay.[27] By late 2023, Taron Egerton and Ariana Grande were reportedly in talks to portray Hercules and Megara respectively, while Danny DeVito was also in talks to play Phil again from the original film.[28] [29]

Offers

Xerxes

See main article: 300: Rise of an Empire. In 2011, Ritchie offered to direct the film adaptation of Xerxes, Frank Miller's sequel to 300, which eventually went to Noam Murro.[30]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Monagle. Matthew. The Five Best Films Guy Ritchie Never Made. May 25, 2019. Film School Rejects. October 21, 2023.
  2. Web site: Lind-Westbrook. Jennifer. All 8 Unmade Guy Ritchie Movies (& Why They Didn't Happen). July 12, 2020. Screen Rant. October 21, 2023.
  3. Dawtrey. Adam. Ritchie goes gangster. Variety. August 11, 2002. August 18, 2024.
  4. Fleming. Michael. Ritchie's itching to switch pix. Variety. August 21, 2003. August 18, 2024.
  5. Graser. Marc. Guy Ritchie to direct 'Gamekeeper'. July 25, 2007. Variety. October 21, 2023.
  6. Web site: Stax. The Gamekeeper's Guy. July 26, 2007. IGN. October 21, 2023.
  7. News: In Brief: Ritchie tipped for Dirty Dozen remake. September 18, 2007. The Guardian. October 21, 2023.
  8. Web site: Douglas. Edward. Shootin' It Out with Guy Ritchie. December 5, 2007. Comingsoon.net. October 21, 2023.
  9. Web site: Parfitt. Orlando. Ritchie Planning Sgt. Rock. December 12, 2008. IGN. October 21, 2023.
  10. Web site: Reynolds. Simon. Guy Ritchie attached to 'Sgt. Rock'. May 13, 2008. Digital Spy. October 21, 2023.
  11. Web site: Fleming. Matt. SGT. ROCK Now Serving Under Director Francis Lawrence. November 20, 2009. Collider. April 10, 2024.
  12. Web site: Anderton. Ethan. Francis Lawrence Taking DC Comics' Sgt. Rock Into the Future. November 20, 2009. FirstShowing.net. April 10, 2024.
  13. Fleming. Michael. Guy Ritchie locked for 'Lobo'. September 2, 2009. Variety. October 21, 2023.
  14. Web site: Kit. Borys. Guy Ritchie to direct DC Comics adaptation "Lobo". September 3, 2009. Reuters. October 21, 2023.
  15. Young. John. Guy Ritchie set to ride with 'Lobo'. September 2, 2009. Entertainment Weekly. October 21, 2023.
  16. News: Guy Ritchie sets aside 'Lobo' to make 'Sherlock Holmes' sequel. January 26, 2010. Los Angeles Times. October 21, 2023.
  17. Web site: Gabe. Toro. WB Moves Forward With 'Lobo' With 'Journey 2' Director Brad Peyton. April 20, 2012. IndieWire. April 10, 2024.
  18. Web site: Borys. Kit. Warner Bros. Wants Michael Bay for 'Lobo' — But at the Right Budget. February 18, 2018. The Hollywood Reporter. April 10, 2024.
  19. Web site: Jagernauth. Kevin. Guy Ritchie Says 'RockNRolla' Sequel Script Ready To Go, Just Waiting For The Right Time To Do It. December 12, 2011. IndieWire. October 21, 2023.
  20. Yossman. K.J.. Guy Ritchie Hits Back Over 'The Gentlemen' Lawsuit, Denies Breach of Contract. August 8, 2023. Variety. October 21, 2023.
  21. Web site: Russell. Tom. Cotter. Padraig. RocknRolla 2: Release Rumors, Confirmation Chances & Everything We Know. Screen Rant. October 21, 2023.
  22. Web site: Jagernauth. Kevin. Guy Ritchie Heads To 'Treasure Island' For Warner Bros.. June 1, 2012. IndieWire. October 21, 2023.
  23. Web site: Fowler. Tara. Guy Ritchie to helm 'Treasure Island' adaptation. June 1, 2012. Digital Spy. October 21, 2023.
  24. Kit. Borys. Warner Bros., Guy Ritchie Team for Period Love Story 'Empire Rising' (Exclusive). August 20, 2013. The Hollywood Reporter. October 21, 2023.
  25. Web site: Bahr. Lindsay. Warner Bros. takes on drama 'Empire Rising', eyes Guy Ritchie. August 20, 2013. Entertainment Weekly. October 21, 2023.
  26. Web site: Taylor. Drew. Warner Bros Taps Guy Ritchie For Historical Love Story 'Empire Rising'. August 20, 2013. IndieWire. October 21, 2023.
  27. News: Fleming Jr. . Mike . 'Aladdin' Director Guy Ritchie Teams With Disney & AGBO On Live-Action 'Hercules' . . June 17, 2022 . June 17, 2022.
  28. News: Piña . Rafael A. . Taron Egerton y Ariana Grande podrían interpretar a Hércules y Megara en el remake live-action de Hércules . Tomatazos . 15 August 2023.
  29. Web site: First details about Disney's Hercules live-action remake released . 2022-08-17 . Heart . en.
  30. Web site: Brodesser-Akner. Claude. Warner Bros. Offers 300 Sequel to Guy Ritchie. February 15, 2011. Vulture. April 10, 2024.

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