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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

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The Siege of Malta

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Layer Cake

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Main article: Later Cake (film)

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Six Shooters

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Gamekeeper

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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

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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

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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

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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 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011).[16] It was reported that Brad Peyton and Michael Bay took over the project after Ritchie left the movie.[17][18]

2010s

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The Real RocknRolla

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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

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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

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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

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Hercules remake

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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

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Xerxes

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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]

References

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