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Ben Affleck Says He Turned Down a Chance to Direct ‘The Force Awakens’
Ben Affleck says he was asked whether he wanted to direct “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”
He spoke about the opportunity on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast while promoting his film “Animals.”
Affleck said he likes “Star Wars” but did not think he was the right person to direct the film.
He believed someone with more passion for the franchise could do a better job.
The film was part of a sequel trilogy that aimed to reinvent the franchise.
Affleck said that reinvention was challenging, in part because the fan base has strong opinions.
He did not describe turning the offer down as a sacrifice; he wanted to direct a project he felt he could be proud of.
Ben Affleck said he turned down a chance to direct “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”
He said he did not think he was the right person to direct the film.
Affleck said he believed someone with more passion for “Star Wars” could do a better job.
He also said he was not confident he could make a film in the franchise that he would be proud of.
Affleck discussed the opportunity on Josh Horowitz’s “Happy Sad Confused” podcast while promoting his film “Animals.”
- Who
- Ben Affleck was asked about directing the film.
- What
- He turned down the opportunity to direct “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- He thought someone else could do a better job and did not feel confident he could make a film in the franchise that he would be proud of.
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- Director considered
- Ben Affleck
- Film
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens
- Podcast
- Happy Sad Confused
- Host
- Josh Horowitz
- Film promoted
- Animals
What people are saying
I’m a fan, but I’m not the person to direct this movie
I just think someone else who has more passion for this is going to do a better job.
I don’t think I can do it as well as somebody else, and I don’t want to direct something that I don’t feel like I have a chance to be really really proud of.
Sources
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