Canceled Origin Story Movies We'll Never Get To See

Film studios are all too eager to explore the backstories of established characters. Movies like "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" and "Dumb And Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd" have delved into the origins of some of the most beloved — and not so beloved — characters ever to hit the big screen. But not every character is destined for standalone greatness, even if there once was a plan to take them there. From iconic Jedi, to devious mutants, to legendary action heroes, Hollywood history is awash with canceled origin stories. But why were these projects shelved — and did we really need them in the first place? Here's the real reason these origin story movies got canceled.