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The following is a list of unproduced Jason Reitman projects in chronological order. During his extensive career, Canadian-American filmmaker Jason Reitman 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
editBonzai Shadowhands
editOn November 20, 2006, Reitman was set to direct the comedy film Bonzai Shadowhands, with Rainn Wilson writing and starring in the film, Reitman will executive produce the film through his Hard C company with Daniel Dubiecki & Wilson for Fox Searchlight Pictures handling film distribution.[1] On August 6, 2009, Reitman transferred the movie from Hard C to Right of Way Films, which is now a collaboration with Indian Paintbrush.[2]
The Ornate Anatomy of Living Things
editOn May 14, 2007, Reitman was set to produce Max Winkler & Matt Spicer’s spec script The Ornate Anatomy of Living Things with Hard C’s Daniel Dubiecki producing the film with Peter Principato and Paul Young for Fox Searchlight Pictures to distribute.[3]
Pierre Pierre
editOn March 5, 2008, Reitman was set to direct Edwin Cannistraci and Frederick Seton’s screenplay Pierre Pierre with Jim Carrey set to star in the movie, with Reitman’s Hard C company would co-produce with Escape Films for Fox Atomic to distribute.[4] On July 19, 2010, Larry Charles replaced Reitman as the film’s director.[5]
Whispers in Bedlam film
editOn August 6, 2009, Reitman was going to produce a feature film adaptation of Irwin Shaw’s short story Whispers in Bedlam with Helen Estabrook through Right of Way Films in collaboration with Indian Paintbrush.[2] On January 31, 2009, Reitman offered the project to Max Winkler to direct and Matt Spicer to write.[6]
See Also: Sambo
editIn 2009, Reitman confirmed that he will direct Jenny Lumet’s screenplay See Also: Sambo through Right of Way Films in collaboration with Indian Paintbrush.[7][8][9]
2010s
edituntitled Hockey Referee comedy
editElliot Allagash film
editOn June 22, 2010, Reitman was set to produce the feature film adaptation of Simon Rich’s novel Elliot Allagash with Helen Estabrook executive producing the movie through Right of Way Films along with Indian Paintbrush.[12]
The Possibilities
editOn January 28, 2014, Reitman was set to direct the feature film adaptation of Kaui Hart Hemmings’ novel The Possibilities, with Reitman set to executive produce the movie with Helen Estabrook through Right of Way Films in collaboration with Indian Paintbrush.[13]
I Would Only Rob Banks for My Family
editOn November 20, 2014, Reitman was set to direct & executive produce the feature film adaptation of Skip Hollandsworth’s article I Would Only Rob Banks for My Family, with Nick Hornby set to write the screenplay, Ivan Reitman, Helen Estabrook, Ali Bell, Tom Pollock, Alex Plapinger were attached to produce for Fox Searchlight set to distribute the film.[14]
Beekle
editOn May 27, 2015, Reitman was attached to write and direct the animated feature film adaptation of Dan Santat’s picture book The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend entitled Beekle with Bonnie Arnold and Mireille Soria producing the film through DreamWorks Animation.[15]
Offers
editJustice League: Mortal
editOn April 10, 2008, Reitman turned down the offer to direct Justice League: Mortal for Warner Bros. Pictures.[16]
References
edit- ↑ Borys Kit; Nicole Sperling (November 20, 2006). "Reitman, Wilson say 'Bonzai'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- 1 2 Swart, Sharon (August 6, 2009). "Jason Reitman has Right of Way". Variety. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ↑ Diane Garrett; Peter Gilstrap (May 14, 2007). "Searchlight interested in 'Anatomy'". Variety. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ↑ Tatiana Siegel; Dave McNary (October 17, 2008). "Carrey, Reitman team for 'Pierre'". Variety. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (July 19, 2010). "Larry Charles To Direct Jim Carrey Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ↑ Playlist Staff (June 20, 2001). "Max Winkler Talks Jason Reitman's 'Whispers In Bedlam,' 'The Adventurer's Handbook' Still Waiting". The Playlist. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ↑ Jackson, Candace (July 24, 2009). "Jenny Getting Noticed". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ↑ Billington, Alex (August 7, 2009). "Jason Reitman has Right of Way". First Showing. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ↑ Perez, Rodrigo (September 3, 2009). "Jason Reitman Adapting Joyce Maynard's Coming-Of-Age/ Strange Mentor Story, 'Labor Day'". The Playlist. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ↑ Goldberg, Matt (January 22, 2010). "Jason Reitman Likes Sports: Future Projects Include Films about Football and Hockey, but LABOR DAY Will Be His Next Movie". Collider. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ↑ Beau (January 22, 2010). "Jason Reitman Talks Future Projects; A Football & Hockey Movie, Plus 'Labor Day' Comes Next". The Playlist. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (June 22, 2010). "Jason Reitman books rights to 'Allagash'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ↑ Ford, Rebecca (January 28, 2014). "Jason Reitman Attached to Direct 'The Possibilities' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ↑ Siegel, Tatiana (November 20, 2014). "Jason Reitman, Nick Hornby to Team on Bank Heist Dramedy for Fox Searchlight (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ↑ Lang, Brent (May 27, 2015). "Jason Reitman to Direct, Write 'Beekle' for DreamWorks Animation". Variety. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Jason Reitman Talks 'Juno' and Making His Father Proud". The Howard Stern Show. April 10, 2008. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
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