View source for Jonathan Demme's unrealized projects

The following is '''a list of unproduced Jonathan Demme projects''' in roughly chronological order. During his long career, American filmmaker [[Jonathan Demme]] worked on a number projects that never progressed beyond the pre-production stage under his direction. Some of these projects fell into development hell, were officially cancelled, were in development limbo or would see life under a different production team.

==1970s==
===''Shivers''===
{{Main|Shivers (1975 film)#Production}}

===''The Confidence Man''===
In 1974, it was announced that Demme was going direct a screenplay he wrote for [[Roger Corman]] based on ''[[The Confidence-Man]]'', a novel by [[Herman Melville]] set on a [[Mississippi]] [[riverboat]] in the 1850s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://paperbackfilmprojector.blogspot.com/2012/06/books-into-films-announced-in-trades.html?m=1|title=Books Into Films: Announced in the Trades|date=June 6, 2012|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Roger Corman unrealized projects|url=http://templeofschlock.blogspot.com/2008/11/roger-corman-unrealized-projects.html?m=1|date=November 22, 2008|access-date=February 17, 2023|website=Temple of Schlock}}</ref>

===''Typee''===
In 1977, Demme planned to direct his own adaptation of [[Herman Melville]]'s ''[[Typee]]'', produced by his then-wife Evelyn Purcell.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1977/11/04/archives/at-the-movies.html|title=At the Movie|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|date=November 4, 1977|page=60}}</ref> In 1987, it was reported that Demme would direct the film with the producing assistance of [[Jeremy Thomas]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Gelder|first=Lawrence Van|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1987/11/20/movies/at-the-movies.html|title=At the Movies|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|date=November 20, 1987|access-date=June 15, 2024|page=12}}</ref>

===''Creator''===
{{Main|Creator (film)}}
In the late 1970s, Demme was enlisted by [[Hal Ashby]] to direct [[Jeremy Leven]]'s ''Creator'' as a film production for his company Northstar International.<ref>{{cite book|author=Dawson, Nick|page=[https://archive.org/details/Being_Hal_Ashby/page/226 226]|title=Being Hal Ashby: The Life of a Hollywood Rebel|url=https://archive.org/details/Being_Hal_Ashby|url-access=registration|year=2009|isbn=978-0813139197|publisher=[[University Press of Kentucky]]}}</ref> In 1980, the film rights were sold to [[Lorimar Television|Lorimar]], with Demme attached to make the film, budgeted as roughly $8-10 million. Production was set to begin in [[Cambridge]] and [[Boston]] in March or April 1981 and last sixteen weeks, with a planned December release. However, by 1984, [[Kings Road Productions]] and [[Universal Pictures]] were now producing the film, with Demme no longer attached.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/57543|title=AFI&#124;Catalog - Creator|website=[[AFI Catalog of Feature Films]]|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref>

==1980s==
===''Crimes of the Heart''===
{{Main|Crimes of the Heart (film)}}
In 1981, Demme was attached to direct [[Crimes of the Heart (film)|the film adaptation]] of [[Beth Henley]]'s play ''[[Crimes of the Heart]]'', executive produced by [[Burt Sugarman]]. At that time, [[Diane Keaton]] was in talks to star,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/57295 |title=AFI&#124;Catalog - Crimes of the Heart|website=[[AFI Catalog of Feature Films]]|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref> but it fell through last minute<ref name="Playbill">{{cite magazine|last=Jones|first=Kenneth|url=https://playbill.com/article/jonathan-demme-jumps-mediums-to-direct-a-beth-henley-yarn-com-191454|title=Jonathan Demme Jumps Mediums To Direct a Beth Henley Yarn|magazine=[[Playbill]]|date=April 3, 2010|access-date=June 17, 2024}}</ref> and was later realized five years later under director [[Bruce Beresford]].

===''Birdy''===
{{Main| Birdy (film)}}
In 1982, Demme was pursued by [[A&M Films]] to direct ''[[Birdy (film)|Birdy]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/57012|title=AFI&#124;Catalog - Birdy|website=[[AFI Catalog of Feature Films]]|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref>

===''Man Trouble''===
{{Main|Man Trouble}}
In 1983, [[Diane Keaton]] and [[Jack Nicholson]] were cast to star in the romantic comedy ''[[Man Trouble]]'', with Demme at that time attached to direct. The film was eventually made in 1992, albeit with [[Ellen Barkin]] in place of Keaton and [[Bob Rafelson]] in place of Demme.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/59319|title=AFI&#124;Catalog - Man Trouble|website=[[AFI Catalog of Feature Films]]|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref>

===''Stealing Home''===
{{Main|Stealing Home}}
In 1984, a two-year option on the screenplay for ''[[Stealing Home]]'' was acquired by [[Jaffe/Lansing Productions]], with Demme involved to direct the project. By 1986, [[Warner Bros.]] acquired the property, with writers [[Steven Kampmann]] and Will Aldis set to co-direct.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/59125|title=AFI&#124;Catalog - Stealing Home|website=[[AFI Catalog of Feature Films]]|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref>

===''Handcarved Coffins''===
In April 1984, Demme spoke of his intention to make a film of [[Truman Capote]]'s "Handcarved Coffins", a novella which he described as "a hard-edged mystery, a mystery with violence."<ref name="WashingtonPost">{{cite news|last=Hinson|first=Hal|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/style/1984/04/22/master-of-the-chance-encounter/b6e8adbb-7324-47c1-b8eb-dab8048e1daf/|title=Master of The Chance Encounter|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|date=April 21, 1984|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref>

===Untitled John Milius collaboration===
Also in April 1984, Demme revealed that he talked with [[John Milius]] about making a film from one of his scripts, "a semi-political fantasy thriller", about a futuristic account of a [[United States Army Special Forces|Green Beret]] action set within the [[United States]].<ref name="WashingtonPost"/>

===''Peggy Sue Got Married''===
{{Main|Peggy Sue Got Married}}
In September 1984, Demme was in preproduction on ''[[Peggy Sue Got Married]]'' for [[TriStar Pictures]]. Cast to play the lead at that time was [[Debra Winger]], who disagreed with Demme's approach to the material and advocated for [[Penny Marshall]] to replace him as director. When [[Francis Ford Coppola]] took the helm, the part was recast for [[Kathleen Turner]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/57440|title=AFI&#124;Catalog - Peggy Sue Got Married|website=[[AFI Catalog of Feature Films]]|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref>

===''Extreme Prejudice''===
{{Main|Extreme Prejudice (film)}}
Also in late 1984, [[Carolco Pictures]] acquired ''[[Extreme Prejudice (film)|Extreme Prejudice]]'', a modern day [[Western film|Western]] written by [[John Milius]], and was negotiating with Demme to direct. Demme envisioned [[Robert Mitchum]] in the role of the aging lawman.<ref>{{cite web|last=Zimmerman|first=Paul|url=https://filmthreat.com/features/my-dinners-with-demme/|title=My Dinners with Demme|website=Film Threat|date=May 9, 2017|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref> In December that year, Demme told ''[[Variety (magazine)|Daily Variety]]'' he hoped to complete a rewrite of the screenplay by March and begin filming in [[Texas]] in summer 1985, with Milius aboard as a producer. However, neither Demme nor Milius stayed with the project and [[Walter Hill]] was brought aboard to direct the film with [[Nick Nolte]] in the Mitchum part.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/57616|title=AFI&#124;Catalog - Extreme Prejudice|website=[[AFI Catalog of Feature Films]]|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref>

===''About Last Night''===
{{Main|About Last Night (1986 film)}}
In the mid-1980s, Demme was attached to direct [[Nick Nolte]] and [[Bill Murray]] in ''[[About Last Night (1986 film)|About Last Night]]'',<ref name="About">{{cite web|url=https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/57246|title=AFI&#124;Catalog - About Last Night...|website=[[AFI Catalog of Feature Films]]|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref> however, a "disastrous meeting" between them caused both to turn down the film.<ref>{{cite news|last=Yahr|first=Emily|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2015/09/16/bill-murray-has-missed-out-on-a-lot-of-big-movies-heres-every-strange-reason-why/|title=Bill Murray has missed out on a lot of big movies — here's every strange reason why|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|date=September 16, 2015|access-date=January 1, 2024}}</ref> Following their departure, the film faced extensive rewrites and was directed by [[Edward Zwick]], with [[Rob Lowe]] and [[James Belushi]] in their roles.<ref name="About"/>

===''Continental Drift''===
In 1988, author [[Russell Banks]] was hired by Demme to help develop a screenplay based on ''[[Continental Drift (novel)|Continental Drift]]'', Banks' novel about [[anomie]] and [[Haitian Americans|Haitian refugees]] in [[Florida]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Kaplan|first=James|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1988/03/27/magazine/jonathan-demme-s-offbeat-america.html|title=JONATHAN DEMME'S OFFBEAT AMERICA|magazine=[[The New York Times Magazine]]|date=March 27, 1988|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref> Demme intended to direct the film, but the adaptation never materialized.<ref>{{cite web|last=Pulver|first=Andrew|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2005/may/14/adaptationoftheweek.books|title=Grim fairytale|website=[[The Guardian]]|date=May 13, 2005|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.filmcomment.com/article/unproduced-and-unfinished-films-a-ongoing-film-comment-project/|title=Unproduced and Unfinished Films A Through K: An Ongoing Film Comment Project|magazine=[[Film Comment]]|issue=May-June 2012}}</ref>

==1990s==
===''Parting the Waters''===
In the early 1990s, Demme sought to adapt ''[[America in the King Years|Parting the Waters]]'' as a feature film, produced by [[Edward Saxon]] and [[Harry Belafonte]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Hornaday|first=Ann|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/essay-the-butler-finally-puts-the-civil-rights-movement-on-screen-will-others-follow/2013/08/13/0cb0bf42-0363-11e3-88d6-d5795fab4637_story.html|title=Essay: 'The Butler' finally puts the civil rights movement on screen. Will other follow?|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|date=August 13, 2013|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref> [[Anna Hamilton Phelan]] wrote the adaptation of the book, which was about the [[civil rights movement]] in the 1960s.<ref name="FilmComment">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.filmcomment.com/article/unproduced-and-unfinished-films-l-through-z-a-ongoing-film-comment-project/|title=Unproduced and Unfinished Films L Through Z: An Ongoing Film Comment Project|magazine=[[Film Comment]]|issue=May-June 2012}}</ref>

===''Rapid Pace of Battle''===
In 1993, it was reported that Demme and [[Edward Saxon]] would team with producer [[Eric Pleskow]] to develop ''Rapid Pace of Battle'', a war drama based on the true story of Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Hayles. The film was under consideration to be Demme's next film, pending a screenplay.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Frook|first=John Evan|url=https://variety.com/1993/film/news/lambs-team-is-ready-for-battle-105570/|title='Lambs' team is ready for 'Battle'|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=March 31, 1993|access-date=June 15, 2024}}</ref>

===''The Stopwatch Gang''===
After ''[[Philadelphia (film)|Philadelphia]]'', Demme spent eighteen months developing ''The Stopwatch Gang'', which he was set to direct and produce for [[TriStar Pictures|TriStar]] in 1995.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Cox|first=Dan|url=https://variety.com/1996/scene/vpage/demme-heads-for-u-1117436598/|title=DEMME HEADS FOR U|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=December 19, 1996|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref> Adapted from Greg Weston's book by playwright [[Beth Henley]],<ref name="Playbill"/> the project was to star [[Kenneth Branagh]], [[Kate Winslet]] and [[Bono]] as the [[Stopwatch Gang|gang of real-life Canadian bank robbers]].<ref name="FilmComment"/> "It's a wonderful, hard-to-characterize movie, not exactly a comedy, not exactly a thriller," Demme said. "And it proved to be the kind of movie no one wanted to finance. We had Bono; we had Kate Winslet pre-''[[Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic]]''. We had all the locations. And the studios wouldn't make it without a giant star."<ref>{{cite news|last=Weintraub|first=Bernard|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/10/02/arts/at-the-movies-beloved-from-demme.html|title=AT THE MOVIES; 'Beloved' From Demme|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|date=October 2, 1998|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref>

===''Hannibal''===
{{Main|Hannibal (2001 film)#Development}}

===''K-PAX''===
{{Main|K-PAX (film)}}
After ''[[Beloved (1998 film)|Beloved]]'', Demme considered directing the [[Science fiction|sci-fi]] mystery ''[[K-PAX (film)|K-PAX]]'' as his next film, as he was interested in working with [[Will Smith]] who was attached to star at that time. After Demme passed, Smith dropped out of the project and the resulting film starred [[Kevin Spacey]] and [[Jeff Bridges]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Fleming|first=Michael|url=https://variety.com/1999/voices/columns/demme-eyes-charade-hauer-harmon-hitch-up-1117756992/|title=Demme eyes 'Charade'; Hauer, Harmon hitch up|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=October 26, 1999|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref>

===''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone''===
{{Main|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)}}
In 1999, it was reported that Demme, [[Chris Columbus (filmmaker)|Chris Columbus]], [[Rob Reiner]] and [[Brad Silberling]] were each in the running to direct the [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', after [[Steven Spielberg]] departed from the project.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Christian|last=Moerk|title=In H'w'd, nothing's hotter than 'Potter'|url=https://variety.com/1999/film/news/in-h-w-d-nothing-s-hotter-than-potter-1117755918/|date=September 22, 1999|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=June 10, 2024}}</ref> The job ultimately went to Columbus, who also directed [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|its sequel]].

==2000s==
===''Eye in the Door''===
In March 2000, Demme was developing a screenplay adaptation of ''[[The Eye in the Door]]'', the second in a [[Regeneration Trilogy|trilogy of World War I-set novels]], adapted by [[Ol Parker]].<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Charles|last=Lyons|title=Demme opens door at October for 'Eye'|url=https://variety.com/2000/film/news/demme-opens-door-at-october-for-eye-1117779688/|date=March 20, 2000|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=June 15, 2024}}</ref> He was set to direct the film at [[USA Films]].<ref name="Variety">{{cite magazine|last=Fleming|first=Michael|url=https://variety.com/2000/film/news/demme-saxon-to-say-adios-1117784149/|title=Demme, Saxon to say adios|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=July 25, 2000|access-date=June 17, 2024}}</ref>

===''Asylum''===
In July 2000, it was reported that an adaptation of [[Patrick McGrath (novelist)|Patrick McGrath]]'s novel ''[[Asylum (McGrath novel)|Asylum]]'' was in development at [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]], with Demme hoping to direct the film. [[Liam Neeson]] and [[Natasha Richardson]] were attached to star as the leads.<ref name="Variety"/> In 2001, [[Stephen King]] signed on to rewrite the script for ''Asylum''. It was expected to be Demme's next film following ''[[The Truth About Charlie]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Dunkley|first=Cathy|url=https://variety.com/2001/film/news/par-running-the-asylum-1117793366/|title=Par running the 'Asylum'|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=February 6, 2001|access-date=June 17, 2024}}</ref> Richardson went on to star in the [[Asylum (2005 film)|2005 film]].

===''Insomnia''===
{{Main|Insomnia (2002 film)#Production}}

===''Intolerable Cruelty''===
{{Main|Intolerable Cruelty}}
In October 2000, Demme was in negotiations to direct the [[Coen brothers]]' screenplay ''[[Intolerable Cruelty]]'' at [[Universal Pictures|Universal]] and [[Imagine Entertainment]]. Demme courted [[Hugh Grant]], [[Tea Leoni]] and [[Geoffrey Wright]] to play the leads, but later dropped out of the project, and the Coens took over directorial duties. The final film starred [[George Clooney]] and [[Catherine Zeta-Jones]] instead of Grant and Leoni.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|title=It's 'Cruelty' for Demme|url=https://variety.com/2000/film/news/it-s-cruelty-for-demme-1117788069/|date=October 22, 2000|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=June 10, 2024}}</ref>

===''Family Week''===
Throughout the 2000s, Demme pondered a film version of [[Beth Henley]]'s play ''Family Week'', before directing an [[Off-Broadway]] revival of the show in 2010. "Over the years I have spoken to some actresses about it," said Demme "They read it, and they loved it, but it was just one of these things that hasn't happened."<ref name="Playbill"/>

===''Marley''===
{{Main|Marley (film)}}
In 2008, it was reported that Demme was replacing [[Martin Scorsese]] as director of the [[Bob Marley]] documentary, initially set to be released in 2010. Demme soon exited as well,<ref>{{cite web|last=Connelly|first=Brendon|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/504965/jonathan-demme-departs-bob-marley-film-part-way-through-production/|title=Jonathan Demme Departs Bob Marley Film Part Way Through Production?|website=[[Slashfilm]]|date=August 14, 2009|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref> and the film was made instead by [[Kevin Macdonald (director)|Kevin MacDonald]], in 2012.

===''Zeitoun''===
In 2009, the film rights to [[Dave Eggers]]' book ''[[Zeitoun (book)|Zeitoun]]'' were acquired by Demme, who announced plans to direct an [[Traditional animation|hand-animated]] adaptation. [[Daniel Pyne]] was to write the script, and [[Donald Harrison|Donald Harrison Jr.]] and Zafer Tawil were to compose the score.<ref>{{cite news|last=Itzkoff|first=Dave|url=https://archive.nytimes.com/artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/28/zeitoun-as-cartoon-demme-plans-animated-film-of-eggers-book/|title='Zeitoun' as Cartoon: Demme Plans Animated Film of Eggers Book|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|date=October 28, 2009|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref> In 2012, Demme updated that the film was "in active development [...] It's been so challenging to find the money for an animated film about a Muslim American family set against the backdrop of hurricanes and floods. We've really kind of channeled our energy into the script for the time being. It's something that's going to happen."<ref>{{cite web|last=Otto|first=Jeff|url=https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/jonathan-demme-says-zeitoun-still-need-financing-talks-adapting-stephen-kings-112263-251668/|title=Jonathan Demme Says 'Zeitoun' Still Need Financing, Talks Adapting Stephen King's '11/22/63'|website=[[IndieWire]]|date=June 20, 2012|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref> At this stage, artist Charlie Griak was hired to develop animated imagery based on the script.<ref name="IndieWire">{{cite web|last=Kiang|first=Jessica|url=https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/jonathan-demme-on-future-projects-old-fires-zeitoun-and-this-house-we-live-in-249908/ |title=Jonathan Demme On Future Projects 'Old Fires,' 'Zeitoun' And 'This House We Live In'|website=[[IndieWire]]|date=December 29, 2012|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref>

==2010s==
===''Honeymoon with Harry''===
In August 2010, Demme was set to direct the feature film adaptation of Bart Baker's novel ''Honeymoon with Harry'', with [[Paul Haggis]] writing the screenplay, [[Robert De Niro]] and [[Bradley Cooper]] in talks to star, producing the movie with Dave Bartis, Elloit Abbott, & Avram Ludwig.<ref>{{cite web|first=Mike|last=Fleming Jr.|title=Will Jonathan Demme 'Honeymoon' With Robert De Niro And Bradley Cooper?|url=https://deadline.com/2010/08/will-jonathan-demme-honeymoon-with-robert-de-niro-and-bradley-cooper-58897/|date=August 2, 2010|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=June 10, 2024}}</ref> The following year, Demme left the film due to De Niro's non-committal to starring.<ref>{{cite web|first=Nikki|last=Finke|title=De Niro Balks, Demme Walks, Movie Chalks (And Bradley Cooper Is Caught In Middle)|url=https://variety.com/2009/legit/news/demme-adopts-thesp-duo-for-family-1118006342/|date=May 21, 2008|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=June 10, 2024}}</ref> In 2017, [[Nick Cassavetes]] signed on to direct the film.<ref>{{cite magazine|author=[[Dave McNary]]|title=Nick Cassavetes Going on 'Honeymoon With Harry'|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/nick-cassavetes-honeymoon-with-harry-1201963028/|date=January 18, 2017|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=June 10, 2024}}</ref>

===''Pride and Prejudice and Zombies''===
{{Main|Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (film)}}
In October 2010, it was reported that Demme had read the script for ''[[Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (film)|Pride and Prejudice and Zombies]]'' and wanted to direct the film.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|url=https://www.thewrap.com/exclusive-jonathan-demme-matt-reeves-enter-mix-pride-prejudice-zombies-21834/|title=Exclusive: Demme, Reeves Enter Mix for 'Pride & Prejudice & Zombies'|website=[[TheWrap]]|date=October 19, 2010|access-date=August 1, 2024}}</ref>

===''11.22.63''===
{{Main|11.22.63#Development}}

===''Old Fires''===
In 2012, it was reported that Demme was attached to direct the family [[Comedy drama|dramedy]] ''Old Fires'' from a script by [[Heather McGowan]] about a world-renowned architect who comes out of a [[coma]] wanting to reconnect with his children and win back his wife's love. Production was set to begin in summer the following year.<ref>{{cite news|first=Jeff|last=Sneider|title=Jonathan Demme set for indie 'Old Fires'|url=https://variety.com/2012/film/news/jonathan-demme-set-for-indie-old-fires-1118061211/|date=April 15, 2015|website=Variety|access-date=June 10, 2024}}</ref><ref name="IndieWire"/> In 2013, it was revealed by [[Jennifer Ehle]] (who was cast to star in the film alongside [[Bryan Cranston]] and [[Jason Segel]]), that it had been postponed due to inability to secure financing.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cunningham|first=Joe|url=https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/jonathan-demmes-old-fires-with-bryan-cranston-jason-segel-jennifer-ehle-put-on-hold-98223/|title=Jonathan Demme's 'Old Fires' With Bryan Cranston, Jason Segel & Jennifer Ehle Put On Hold|website=[[IndieWire]]|date=May 13, 2013|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref>

===''Come Sunday''===
{{Main|Come Sunday (film)#Production}}

===''The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks''===
According to [[David Edelstein]], prior to his death, Demme wanted to make a film of the 2010 book ''[[The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks]]'', which later was produced as a [[The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (film)|2017 HBO film]] with [[Oprah Winfrey]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Edelstein|first=David|url=https://www.vulture.com/2017/04/jonathan-demme-remembering-cinemas-contagious-enthusiast.html|title=Remembering Jonathan Demme, One of Cinema's Most Contagious Enthusiasts|website=[[Vulture (website)|Vulture]]|date=April 28, 2017|access-date=June 14, 2024}}</ref>

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