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The following is a list of unproduced Patty Jenkins projects in roughly chronological order. During his long career, American filmmaker Patty Jenkins 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.
2000s
[edit]Indie Chuck Yeager biopic
[edit]In the 2000’s, Jenkins was set to direct a Chuck Yeager biopic on an independent film’s budget, but the project fell through.[1]
I Am Superman
[edit]In the 2000’s, Jenkins was set to write and direct “I Am Superman,” an indie film with Ryan Gosling set to possibly star, but chose to direct TV episodes to be with her son more often.[1]
untitled ghost story TV series
[edit]In the late 2000’s, Jenkins was set to direct the pilot episode of a ghost story series for AMC, but it wasn’t picked up.[2]
2010s
[edit]Thor: The Dark World
[edit]Exposed TV series
[edit]On February 9, 2014, Jenkins was set to direct the pilot episode of Charles Randolph’s journalism drama series “Exposed,” with Mary Elizabeth Winstead,[3] Ben Barnes,[4] Pedro Pascal, Sandrine Holt,[5] & Brían F. O'Byrne set to star, Jean-Baptiste Babin, Joel Thibout and David Atlan-Jackson producing the series through their company Backup Films to air on ABC.[6]
Sweetheart
[edit]On May 8, 2014, Jenkins was set to direct Jack Stanley’s screenplay “Sweetheart” with Michael Costigan and Jewerl Ross producing the film.[7]
American Jackpot film
[edit]On November 17, 2014, Jenkins was set to direct the American film adaptation of the Norwegian action-comedy film “Jackpot,” with Dave Callaham set to write the screenplay and Will Gluck producing the film with Focus Features distributing the movie,[8] which on May 5, 2016, Gluck was set to direct due to Jenkins' involvement with Wonder Woman.[9]
2020s
[edit]Cleopatra film
[edit]On October 11, 2020, Jenkins was set to direct Laeta Kalogridis’ historical drama screenplay about Cleopatra with Gal Gadot set to star and produce with Jenkins, Jason Varano and Charles Roven producing for Paramount Pictures,[10] until Kari Skogland took over directing the movie and Jenkins would just be credited as a producer.[11]
Wonder Woman 3
[edit]Amazon spinoff film
[edit]Offers
[edit]50 Shades of Grey film
[edit]On May 9, 2013, Jenkins was offered to direct the feature film adaptation of E.L. James’ novel Fifty Shades of Grey, as well as the sequels, for Universal Pictures long before Sam Taylor-Johnson was hired to direct the film adaptation.[12]
Barbie film
[edit]On October 5, 2018, Jenkins was rumored to be offered to direct a Margot Robbie-led Barbie movie for Warner Bros. Pictures, but the rumor turned out to be false.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Siegel, Tatiana (May 31, 2017). "The Complex Gender Politics of the 'Wonder Woman' Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Rosen, Lisa (Winter 2013). "Natural-Born Director". DGA Quarterly. Directors Guild of America. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 10, 2014). "Mary Elizabeth Winstead To Topline Charles Randolph's ABC Pilot 'Exposed'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ The Deadline Team (March 17, 2014). "Ben Barnes Joins ABC Drama Pilot 'Exposed'; Daniel Henney In 'Agatha'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 21, 2014). "Cedric Yarborough Joins 'Dead Boss', Pedro Pascal & Sandrine Holt In 'Exposed', Justina Machado & Hampton Fluker In 'Warriors'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Littleton, Cynthia (February 9, 2014). "Brian F. O'Byrne Joins ABC Drama 'Exposed'". Variety. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (May 8, 2014). "'Monster' Helmer Patty Jenkins To Direct Jack Stanley-Scripted Female Assassin Pic 'Sweetheart'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (November 17, 2014). "Patty Jenkins to Direct Remake of Norwegian Action Comedy 'Jackpot'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Jaafar, Ali (May 5, 2016). "Mila Kunis & Bryan Cranston Hit 'Jackpot'; Will Gluck Directing With IM Global Financing – Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (October 11, 2020). "Gal Gadot, Patty Jenkins Team on 'Cleopatra' for Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Rubin, Rebecca (December 6, 2021). "Patty Jenkins Steps Back From Directing Gal Gadot's 'Cleopatra,' 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier's' Kari Skogland to Take Over". Variety. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (May 9, 2013). "'50 Shades of Grey' Flirts With Director Joe Wright". Variety. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 5, 2018). "'Barbie' Zooming From Sony To Warner Bros; Margot Robbie In Early Talks". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 1, 2024.