{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67897856c2824244c2907a11/68b3192387128a41763aff9f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ridley Scott Reveals He Turned Down $20 Million to Direct TERMINATOR 3","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67897856c2824244c2907a11/1756567771964-5ce3bc34-1fdf-46f5-b19c-45106d4b6197.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Ridley Scott revealed that he turned down a $20 million offer to direct&nbsp;<em>Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines</em>. Despite the substantial fee, Scott declined because he believed he would \"f*#% it up\" by attempting to make the film \"too real,\" considering the&nbsp;<em>Terminator</em>&nbsp;franchise to be \"pure comic strip\" and inherently campy. He stated that he couldn't be bought and would only direct something he was passionate about, even comparing it to directing a James Bond film, which he also believes he would ruin due to his serious approach. While&nbsp;<em>Terminator</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Terminator 2: Judgment Day</em>&nbsp;are often seen as gritty sci-fi, Scott's decision highlights his commitment to projects that align with his directorial vision.R[<a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnerdist.com%2Farticle%2Fridley-scott-turned-down-20-million-dollars-to-direct-terminator-3%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1</a>]idley Scott disclosed that he declined a $20 million offer to direct&nbsp;<em>Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines</em>. [<a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnerdist.com%2Farticle%2Fridley-scott-turned-down-20-million-dollars-to-direct-terminator-3%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1</a>]He stated that he believed he would \"f*#% it up\" by trying to make the film \"too real,\" as he considered the&nbsp;<em>Terminator</em>&nbsp;franchise to be \"pure comic strip\" and fundamentally campy. [<a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnerdist.com%2Farticle%2Fridley-scott-turned-down-20-million-dollars-to-direct-terminator-3%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1</a>]Scott emphasized that he couldn't be bought and would only take on projects he was passionate about, drawing a comparison to directing a James Bond film, which he also felt he would \"fuck up\" due to his directorial style.</p><p>Visit https://nerdist.com/article/ridley-scott-turned-down-20-million-dollars-to-direct-terminator-3/ to read or listen to the article.</p><p><br></p><p>Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Instaread"}