Draft:Justin Lin's unrealized projects
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Comment: I commented earlier but something went wrong with posting it so recommenting again that a separate page is not needed for this. Some of the content attributed with reliable sources can be merged to article Justin Lin. RangersRus (talk) 16:24, 24 October 2024 (UTC)
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The following is a list of unproduced Justin Lin projects in roughly chronological order. During his long career, Taiwanese-American filmmaker Justin Lin 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]The Tenth Justice film
[edit]On April 8, 2003, Lin was set to direct the feature film adaptation of Brad Meltzer’s novel The Tenth Justice, with Lin co-writing the adaptation with Fabian Marquez and Ernesto Foronda, and Fox 2000 set to distribute the movie.[1]
American Oldboy remake
[edit]On August 2, 2004, Lin was set to direct the American remake of the Park Chan-wook film Oldboy, with Erwin Stoff, Scott Stuber, and Pam Abdy set to produce the movie through New Regency and 20th Century Fox distributing the movie,[2] which Spike Lee ended up directing instead.[3]
Highlander remake/reboot
[edit]On September 22, 2009, Lin was hired to direct the reboot of Highlander with Art Marcum and Matt Holloway writing the screenplay, Neal H. Moritz producing the movie with Lin and Summit Entertainment and Lionsgate Films set to distribute,[4] which was eventually directed by Chad Stahelski.[5]
2010s
[edit]Terminator 5
[edit]On April 26, 2011, Lin was set to direct the fifth Terminator with Arnold Schwarzenegger is attached to star & Michael Costigan and Jewerl Ross producing the film,[6] and later that September, Lin left the reboot of the franchise, [7] which Alan Taylor took over directing duties on Terminator: Genisys.[8]
untitled sci-fi/crime thriller film
[edit]On June 3, 2011, Lin was set to produce a sci-fi crime thriller movie directed by Robert Glickert which Glickert pitched to Universal Pictures, with Lin and Scott Stuber producing for Universal.[9] Later that December, Daniel Casey was hired to write the movie.[10]
The Leading Man film
[edit]On August 22, 2011, Lin was set to direct the feature film adaptation of B. Clay Moore and Jeremy Haun's comic book The Leading Man with Lin and Elaine Chin producing through Barnstorm Entertainment for Universal Pictures.[11]
untitled 442nd Squadron film
[edit]On August 22, 2011, Lin was set to direct a WW2 movie about the 442nd Infantry Regiment with Lin and Elaine Chin producing through Barnstorm Entertainment for Universal Pictures.[11]
The Brigands of Rattleborge/The Brigands of Rattlecreek
[edit]On August 22, 2011, Lin was set to direct The Brigands of Rattleborge, a Western thriller written by S. Craig Zahler with Lin and Elaine Chin producing through Barnstorm Entertainment with Bradley Fischer’s Mythology Entertainment.[11] On August 29, 2012, Park Chan-wook was ultimately hired to direct “The Brigands of Rattleborge” instead of Lin,[12] which in March 2019, Amazon Studios acquired the project which was entitled The Brigands of Rattlecreek and Matthew McConaughey in talks to star.[13]
We Disappear film
[edit]On August 22, 2011, Lin was set to direct the feature film adaptation of the Scott Heim’s novel We Disappear, with Lin and Elaine Chin producing through Barnstorm Entertainment.[11]
Pong TV series
[edit]On September 17, 2011, Lin was set to executive produce Pong, a sports comedy series with Michael Colton and John Aboud writing the series, based on Roger Bennett and Eli Horowitz’s illustrated novel “Everything You Know Is Pong,” with Colton and Aboud attached to produce the series with Vin Di Bona, Bruce Gersh, and Susan Levison through Sony Pictures Television, and NBC set to air the series.[14]
Lone Wolf and Cub film
[edit]On March 27, 2012, Lin was set to direct the American feature film adaptation of the manga Lone Wolf and Cub, with David Peoples and Janet Beebe Peoples writing the screenplay, Elizabeth Grave, Joshua Long, and Roberto Grande producing through 1212 Entertainment in cooperation with Kamala Films.[15]
Chinglish film
[edit]On April 24, 2012, Lin was set to direct the feature film adaptation of David Henry Hwang’ rom-com stage play Chinglish, with Hwang writing the screenplay and is attached to produce with Bobbi Thompson & Lin and Elaine Chin’s Barnstorm Entertainment for Universal Pictures.[16]
L.A. Riots film
[edit]On August 8, 2012, Lin was set to direct an L.A. Riots movie, with Lin producing with Elaine Chin, Brian Grazer’s Imagine Entertainment for Universal Pictures to distribute.[17]
Subdivision
[edit]On October 29, 2012, Lin was set to direct Morgan Jurgenson and Alex Ankeles’ sci-fi comedy screenplay Subdivision, with Lin and Elaine Chin producing through Barnstorm Entertainment and Universal Pictures distributing the film.[18]
Hibernation
[edit]On November 2, 2012, Lin was set to direct Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Will Frank’s sci-fi thriller screenplay Hibernation, with Lin and Elaine Chin producing through Barnstorm Entertainment in cooperation with Film 360 and Universal Pictures distributing the film.[19]
Runner film
[edit]On February 19, 2013, Lin was set to direct the feature film adaptation of Patrick Lee’s novel Runner, with Lin producing with Elaine Chin, Michael De Luca and Pouya Shahbazian, and Warner Bros. set to distribute.[20] On May 16, 2013, Adam Cozad was hired to write the adaptation of Runner.[21]
Hawaii statehood TV series
[edit]On October 16, 2013, Lin was set to direct the pilot episode and executive produce a dramatic television series about a murder during the statehood of Hawaii, with Davey Holmes and Shawn Ryan writing the series and executive producing along with Perfect Storm Entertainment’s Marney Hochman and Danielle Woodrow to be released on Fox.[22]
The Bourne Legacy sequel
[edit]Toymaggedon
[edit]On January 27, 2014, Lin was set to produce Toymaggedon, a four-quadrant movie that Tariq Merhab had the idea for, with Troy Craig Poon producing & financing through Perfect Storm as a co-production with Anonymous Content for 20th Century Fox to distribute.[23]
Times Square
[edit]On March 19, 2014, Lin was set to direct and produce Taylor Materne & Jacob Rubin’s crime thriller screenplay Times Square, with Peter Chernin producing the movie along with Troy Craig Poon, Mike LaRocca & Stone Douglass of Far Hills Pictures, and Focus Features to distribute.[24]
Radiant Doors TV series
[edit]On April 9, 2014, Lin was set to direct Radiant Doors, an hour-long drama television series about refuges and a dystopian society, with Jeremy Doner writing the series based on Michael Swanwick’s short story, and Lin producing the series with Danielle Woodrow, Troy Craig Poon, Ryan Andolina and Gaumont for WGN to premiere.[25]
Space Jam 2
[edit]Hot Wheels film
[edit]On September 28, 2016, Lin was set to direct and produce the feature film adaptation of the Hot Wheels toy brand with Troy Craig Poon producing & financing through Perfect Storm for Legendary Entertainment.[26]
The Stand Off
[edit]On March 16, 2017, Lin was set to direct Mark Heyman’s screenplay The Stand Off, a historical crime film about a SWAT team raiding the Black Panther Party, with Lin producing with Elaine Chin, Michael De Luca and Pouya Shahbazian, and Netflix set to distribute.[27]
2020s
[edit]The Endgame TV series
[edit]On June 10, 2021, Lin was set to direct and executive produce a crime television series about bank heists in New York City, with Nick Wootton and Jake Coburn writing the series and JJ Bailey and Moira Kirland producing, as well as write certain episodes, along with Julie Plec and Emily Cummins for Universal Television,[28] and on September 23, 2021, the series was entitled The Endgame.[29]
The Islands TV series
[edit]On April 5, 2022, Lin was set to direct and executive produce a true crime television series about set in 1960’s Hawaii entitled The Islands, with Matther Kaz Firpo and Ryan Firpo writing the series and executive producing along with Perfect Storm Entertainment, Steven Yeun’s Universal Remote and Universal Television to be released on Peacock.[30]
untitled moon base medical drama TV series
[edit]On December 15, 2022, Lin was set to executive produce a medical drama television series set on the moon, with Joshua Troke writing the series and producing along with Andrew Schneider, Sal Gatdula, and Mickey Fisher for Universal Television to premiere on NBC.[31]
Spider-Man: No Way Home sequel
[edit]On March 26, 2023, Lin was offered to direct the sequel to Spider-Man: No Way Home after Jon Watts left the project,[32] which Destin Daniel Cretton ended up directing.[33]
Offers
[edit]The Wolverine
[edit]On May 25, 2011, Lin was offered to direct The Wolverine after Darren Aronofsky left the project, but before James Mangold was hired to direct.[34]
American Akira remake
[edit]On June 24, 2016, Lin was offered to direct the American feature film adaptation of Akira at Warner Bros.,[35][36] before Taika Waititi was hired to direct.[37][38]
References
[edit]- ^ Snyder, Gabriel (April 8, 2003). "Universal, Ross bet 'Zero'". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
"The only other film rights sold by Meltzer are to Fox 2000 for "The Tenth Justice." Writer-director Justin Lin is attached and has recently completed a script, Meltzer said. Fabian Marquez and Ernesto Foronda are Lin's writing partners on the project."
- ^ Brodesser, Claude (August 2, 2004). "U's 'Oldboy' gets its man". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (July 11, 2011). "Spike Lee lines up 'Oldboy'". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Dave McNary (September 22, 2009). "Summit taps Lin, Moritz for 'Highlander'". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (November 22, 2016). "'John Wick' Director Chad Stahelski Tackling 'Highlander' Reboot (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (April 26, 2011). "'Terminator' Back With Arnold To Star: Schwarzenegger In Package Shopping Now; 'Fast Five's Justin Lin To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (September 20, 2011). "'Fast' Schedule Forces Justin Lin To Exit 'Terminator', But He Might Be Back". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (September 20, 2011). "'Thrones' and 'Thor: The Dark World' Helmer Eyed to Direct Next 'Terminator' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Justin (June 3, 2011). "Universal Picks Up Sci-Fi Project With 'Fast Five's' Justin Lin Producing (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (December 16, 2011). "Universal Taps Writers Lab Alum to Pen Sci-Fi Crime Thriller (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Kit, Justin (August 22, 2011). "'Fast Five' Director Justin Lin Inks Universal Deal, Sets Production Slate (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (August 29, 2012). "'Oldboy' helmer saddles up for 'Brigands'". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (March 15, 2019). "Exclusive: Amazon Picks Up Park Chan-wook's 'The Brigands of Rattlecreek'". Collider. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (September 17, 2011). "NBC Lands Justin Lin Ping Pong Comedy (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (March 27, 2012). "Kamala Flms Acquires 'Lone Wolf And Cub' With 'Fast Five's Justin Lin Attached". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Dave McNary (April 24, 2012). "Justin Lin to helm, produce 'Chinglish'". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (August 8, 2012). "Justin Lin Boards Universal's 'L.A. Riots'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (October 29, 2012). "Universal, Justin Lin team on 'Subdivision'". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Tatiana Siegel; Borys Kit (October 29, 2012). "Justin Lin to Direct Sci-Fi Thriller 'Hibernation' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (February 19, 2013). "Justin Lin, Michael De Luca Team At Warner Bros On Patrick Lee Thriller Novel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (May 16, 2013). "Adam Cozad Tapped to Write Justin Lin Pic at Warners (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 16, 2013). "Shawn Ryan/Justin Lin Period Drama Set In Hawaii Gets Fox Put Pilot Commitment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (January 27, 2014). "Fox Buys 'Toymageddon' for Justin Lin to Produce (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Michael (March 19, 2014). "Focus Features Buys Black List Script 'Times Square' For Justin Lin To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (April 9, 2014). "WGN America Developing Drama with Justin Lin, Gaumont". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (September 28, 2016). "'Star Trek Beyond' Director Justin Lin Tackling 'Hot Wheels' for Legendary (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (March 16, 2017). "Netflix Lands Justin Lin To Helm Mark Heyman-Scripted Black Panthers Vs. SWAT Drama 'The Stand Off'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Mónica Marie Zorrilla (June 10, 2021). "'Fast & Furious' Director Justin Lin to Direct and Executive Produce Heist Show Pilot From Universal TV". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (September 23, 2021). "'The Endgame' Co-Creator Jake Coburn Signs First-Look Deal With Universal Television". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ White, Peter (April 5, 2022). "1960s Hawaii Crime Drama Series 'The Islands' In The Works At Peacock From 'The Eternals' Scribes Kaz & Ryan Firpo, Justin Lin & Steven Yeun". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (December 15, 2022). "Sci-Fi Medical Drama From Joshua Troke, Mickey Fisher & Justin Lin Set At NBC With Penalty". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Barnhardt, Adam (March 26, 2023). "Spider-Man 4: Justin Lin Reportedly Being Eyed to Direct Tom Holland's Next MCU Movie". ComicBook.com. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (September 9, 2024). "'Spider-Man 4': Destin Daniel Cretton in Talks to Direct (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Davis, Edward (May 25, 2011). "Doug Liman, Mark Romanek, James Mangold & Antoine Fuqua Reportedly Top The 'Wolverine' Wishlist". IndieWire. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Popcorn Talk (June 24, 2016). "Akira with Justin Lin?, Sister Act 3, The Rock as the Wolfman & More on Meet the Movie Press". YouTube. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ Murthi, Vikram (June 25, 2016). "Justin Lin In Talks To Direct 'Akira' Live-Action Adaptation — Report". IndieWire. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (May 24, 2019). "Taika Waititi's 'Akira' Sets 2021 Release Date". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Hoai-Tran Bui (November 14, 2023). "Taika Waititi Confirms He's Not Directing Thor 5 — But Chris Hemsworth is in Talks for Return". Inverse. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
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