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Published Date: June 14, 2026

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Steven Spielberg Says He Scrapped A Movie About ‘Porgy And Bess’ That Would Have Starred Colman Domingo: “I Decided Not To Continue Making It”

Steven Spielberg has revealed that he scrapped a movie project about the Gershwin brothers, Ira and George, which would have starred Colman Domingo.

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Steven Spielberg has revealed that he scrapped a movie project about the Gershwin brothers, Ira and George, which would have starred Colman Domingo. The project, which was in development, would have centered on the lives of the famous Broadway duo. However, Spielberg has now decided to abandon the film, citing a lack of further progress on the project. This development marks a missed opportunity for Domingo to portray the Gershwin brothers, and for Spielberg to explore their story on the big screen.

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