Terry Zwigoff's unrealized projects
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The following is a list of unproduced Terry Zwigoff projects in roughly chronological order. During his long career, American film director Terry Zwigoff 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]
20th Century[edit]
Sassy[edit]
According to Vice, Zwigoff and Robert Crumb wrote an unproduced screenplay titled Sassy.[3]
21st Century[edit]
Elf[edit]
Zwigoff turned down the offer to direct Elf (2003) in favor of directing Bad Santa (2003).[4][5]
Happy Days[edit]
In July 2006, it was reported that Zwigoff was to write and direct a film adaptation of the French novel Happy Days by Laurent Graff. Jerry Stahl was to have co-written the script with Zwigoff and the film was to have been produced by Johnny Depp via Infinitum Nihil and Graham King via Initial Entertainment Group.[6][7]
The $40,000 Man[edit]
In September 2007, it was reported that Zwigoff was to direct and co-write with Daniel Clowes a film titled The $40,000 Man for New Line Cinema.[8][9]
Maximum Bob[edit]
In a 2012 interview with IndieWire, Zwigoff claimed he attempted to write and direct a film adaptation of the Elmore Leonard novel Maximum Bob.[10]
Justice for Al[edit]
In June 2013, it was reported that Zwigoff was to direct Fred Armisen in a film he co-wrote with Melissa Axelrod titled Justice for Al.[11][12]
Lost Melody[edit]
In July 2013, it was reported that Zwigoff was to direct a film he co-wrote with Melissa Axelrod titled Lost Melody with Edward R. Pressman producing and Nicolas Cage slated to star.[13][14][15]
Edward Ford[edit]
Zwigoff confirmed in a 2017 interview with Vanity Fair that he attempted to make Lem Dobbs’ unproduced script titled Edward Ford into a film with Michael Shannon slated to star. According to Zwigoff, the film was never made because "the money fell through."[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Hoffman, Jordan (May 18, 2017). "Ghost World Director Terry Zwigoff Has Learned to Expect the Worst from Hollywood". Vanity Fair. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Jagernauth, Kevin (May 18, 2017). "'Ghost World' Director Terry Zwigoff Runs Down All The Films He Couldn't Get Made". ThePlaylist.net. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Koester, Megan (May 17, 2017). "Terry Zwigoff Doesn't Like Doing Interviews". Vice. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Sherlock, Ben (August 4, 2020). "You Sit On A Throne Of Lies: 10 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About Elf". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Udovitch, Mim (November 30, 2003). "FILM Terry Zwigoff's Santa: He's Making a List And Checking His Escape Routes Twice". The New York Times. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Green, Willow (July 11, 2006). "Depp And Zwigoff Have Happy Days". Empire. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "Johnny Depp Hires Terry Zwigoff To Write and Direct Happy Days". MovieWeb. July 10, 2006. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (September 14, 2007). "Zwigoff the 'Man' for New Line pic". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "Zwigoff Making $40,000 Man". IGN. September 14, 2007. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Drew (December 20, 2012). "Terry Zwigoff Talks Battling Over 'Bad Santa,' His Preferred Director's Cut & Much More In Candid Interview". IndieWire. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (June 13, 2013). "'SNL's' Fred Armisen to Star in Comedy From 'Bad Santa' Director Terry Zwigoff (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Jagernauth, Kevin (June 14, 2013). "Fred Armisen Will Find 'Justice For Al' In Next Film From 'Bad Santa' & 'Ghost World' Director Terry Zwigoff". IndieWire. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Eames, Tom (July 4, 2013). "Nicolas Cage to fall for prostitute in new indie movie 'Lost Melody'". Digital Spy. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Nicholson, Max (July 2, 2013). "Nic Cage Goes Indie for Lost Melody". IGN. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (July 1, 2013). "Nicolas Cage Teaming With Terry Zwigoff, Ed Pressman for 'Lost Melody' (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
