Ed Wood (1994)

Ed Wood is a 1994 comedy/drama film directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Jeffrey Jones. It focuses on the career of director Edward Wood, who directed flops like Plan 9 from Outer Space.

Considered for director

 * Michael Lehman: He originally was signed to direct. Burton was hired as producer, until he wanted to direct the film as well, instead of Mary Reilly. He became director, and Lehman directed Airheads.

Considered studios

 * Columbia: They originally had the project, but Burton took the project away when they refused to film it in black-and-white.