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Ridley Scott Turned Down $20 Million for Terminator 3, Says Gladiator III Is in Process

He says the franchise’s tone clashed with his realist approach.

Overview

  • Scott told The Guardian he asked for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s fee, was offered it, and still declined the job.
  • He described Terminator as "pure comic strip" and compared it to Bond’s camp, saying he would try to make it too real.
  • He confirmed a third Gladiator film is underway after Gladiator II’s strong box office showing of about $454 million worldwide.
  • He said he would consider another Alien prequel if he finds the right idea.
  • Terminator 3 was ultimately directed by Jonathan Mostow and earned roughly $433 million globally.