But then the housing crisis and subsequent foreclosure meltdown struck, leaving the project in flux for almost a decade. (realtormag.realtor.org)
Although this wouldn't be the first time a director has left a project due to creative differences with a studio, it is unusual for it to happen so late into production. (space.ca)
The director left the project over budget cuts, but his original script has been floating around online. (vulture.com)