Ridley Scott reveals he turned down a $20m offer to make Terminator 3
The movie sequel Ridley Scott refused to direct
- Ridley Scott revealed he declined a $20m offer to direct Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, stating he "can't be bought" and it was not his style.
- The filmmaker explained he would have tried to make the film too realistic, contrasting with the franchise's "comic strip" nature, and likened it to why he would not direct a James Bond movie.
- James Cameron, who directed the first two Terminator films, stepped away from the franchise before the third instalment was made.
- Scott confirmed that a third Gladiator film is currently "in process" following the box office success of Gladiator II.
- He also expressed openness to directing another Alien prequel if he develops a suitable idea.