Spielberg reveals why he never directed a Star Wars movie
May 20, 2021 21:23:15 GMT 1
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Post by Indiana Jones on May 20, 2021 21:23:15 GMT 1
It was both out of respect to George Lucas and also because George Lucas wouldn't let him.
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Spielberg said: "I've asked [Lucas]. He won't let me do one. I wanted to do one 15 years ago, and he didn't want me to do it."
Despite this, the director added: "I understand why - Star Wars is George's baby. It's his cottage industry and it's his fingerprints.
"He knows I've got Jurassic Park and Raiders. But George has Star Wars and I don't think he feels inclined to share any of it with me."
Although he didn't direct anything in the Star Wars universe officially, Spielberg was hugely involved in the sixth film, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
"He knows I've got Jurassic Park and Raiders. But George has Star Wars and I don't think he feels inclined to share any of it with me."
Although he didn't direct anything in the Star Wars universe officially, Spielberg was hugely involved in the sixth film, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
According to Screen Rant, Spielberg assisted in some pivotal action sequences in the trilogy's final movie.
The publication says he "assisted with some of the key fight scenes including Yoda's duel with the Emperor".
On top of this, Spielberg is listed as a "guest director" on some versions of the movie.
On IMDB he is included as an "uncredited second unit director".
The publication says he "assisted with some of the key fight scenes including Yoda's duel with the Emperor".
On top of this, Spielberg is listed as a "guest director" on some versions of the movie.
On IMDB he is included as an "uncredited second unit director".
Although Spielberg never went on to direct any of the sequel trilogy films either, he - again - had a large part in making them what they became.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter in 2016, Spielberg revealed he was the person who brought up JJ Abrams' name to direct The Force Awakens.
He told the publication: "I brought JJ's name up. I thought JJ would be the best person to direct episode seven and I called JJ and said: 'Would you do it if it was offered to you?'
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter in 2016, Spielberg revealed he was the person who brought up JJ Abrams' name to direct The Force Awakens.
He told the publication: "I brought JJ's name up. I thought JJ would be the best person to direct episode seven and I called JJ and said: 'Would you do it if it was offered to you?'
Despite the setback, Spielberg persevered. He said: "But I went to Kathy [Kennedy] and asked if I could get JJ to say yes to this would you consider it?
"Kathy said: 'Are you kidding? Of course I would. But why would J.J. do Star Wars; he's already done Mission Impossible and Star Trek.'"
JJ Abrams, of course, did go on to direct The Force Awakens. The film was loved by fans and critics alike and broke $1 billion at the box office.
"Kathy said: 'Are you kidding? Of course I would. But why would J.J. do Star Wars; he's already done Mission Impossible and Star Trek.'"
JJ Abrams, of course, did go on to direct The Force Awakens. The film was loved by fans and critics alike and broke $1 billion at the box office.
www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1438373/star-wars-steven-spielberg-george-lucas-direct-director-jj-abrams-sequel-trilogy-disney