It was reported that the director had left the project because of dispute with Russell Crowe .
In early February 2005 , Fox Searchlight announced that the film had been postponed to allow time for further work on the script .
Fox Searchlight was reported that the director had left the project because of dispute with Russell Crowe .
In early February 2005 , Fox Searchlight announced that the film had been postponed to allow time for further work on the script .