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Ben Affleck Almost Directed Star Wars Movie
Ben Affleck confirmed he turned down a $2 billion Star Wars film opportunity.
In brief
Ben Affleck confirmed he turned down a $2 billion Star Wars film opportunity. Ben Affleck declined to direct Star Wars: The Force Awakens after realizing he couldn't make a film he'd be proud of. Originally reported by CBR.
Ben Affleck's Directorial History
Ben Affleck released his sixth directorial feature with the Netflix political thriller Animals.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiered in 2015 and grossed $2.07 billion worldwide.
Affleck's Star Wars Opportunity
Ben Affleck confirmed he had the opportunity to direct Star Wars: The Force Awakens but turned it down.
Why Affleck Turned Down Star Wars
Affleck said he didn't feel like he was 'the person to direct this movie' and wanted to make a film he'd be proud of.
“I don't feel like I'm the person to direct this movie”
Star Wars Franchise Challenges
Affleck noted the franchise has strong fan opinions and he couldn't reinvent it as well as someone else.
“I can't make a great version of Star Wars or reinvent this”
Star Wars Starfighter Coming
Star Wars: Starfighter will hit theaters on May 28, 2027, starring Flynn Gray and Matt Smith.
The one thing
Ben Affleck declined to direct Star Wars: The Force Awakens after realizing he couldn't make a film he'd be proud of.
