Life of Pi

Before Ang Lee took over directorial duties for “Life of Pi”, the project had numerous directors and writers attached.

M. Night Shyamalan was first tipped to direct the film, who also wrote a new screenplay for the film.

Ultimately, Shyamalan chose to film “Lady in the Water”, and Fox 2000 Pictures entered talks with Alfonso Cuarón to become the director.

Cuarón decided to direct “Children of Men” instead, and in October 2005, Fox 2000 Pictures hired Jean-Pierre Jeunet to direct the film.

Jeunet began writing the adapted screenplay with Guillaume Laurant, but eventually left the project, before Ang Lee finally took over.

The film, of course, scored 11 Oscar Nominations, and bagged four -- including Best Director.