Ben Affleck Explains Why He Took Himself Out of the Running to Direct ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
The actor says he doesn't consider the move to be "some great self-sacrificing thing" The post Ben Affleck Explains Why He Took Himself Out of the Running to Direct ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ appeared first on TheWrap .
Ben Affleck's decision to step away from directing "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" stemmed from his belief that a better-suited individual could helm the project. The actor, who recently appeared on the podcast "Happy Sad Confused" to promote his film "Animals," discussed various projects that never came to fruition, including "Man of Steel," for which he was also considered.
When asked about "Star Wars," Affleck expressed his conviction that someone else, with greater passion, would be better equipped to direct the film. He emphasized his lack of confidence in his ability to reinvent the franchise, which he felt had already faced significant challenges. Affleck noted that the franchise had its dedicated fan base with strong opinions, and the task of reimagining it has proven difficult.
Despite the numerous scripts he has turned down during his career as a director, Affleck ultimately decided that he couldn't direct "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and felt proud of the movie only if someone else could deliver a truly exceptional film.
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