You can add Steven Spielberg's name to the growing list of A-list creator talent who won't no part of the Star Wars franchise. Back when we did the Poll for directors, I left Spielberg's name off the list because based on his filmography, it didn't seem like he would be a good fit based on the films he's shown interest in at this point in his career. However, a decade ago, Spielberg apparently DID want a shot a Star Wars film, here's his words back in 2002 about Episode III:
"I've asked [Lucas]. He won't let me do one. I wanted to do one 15 years ago, and he didn't want me to do it. I understand why - Star Wars is George's baby. It's his cottage industry and it's his fingerprints. He knows I've got Jurassic Park and Raiders. But George has Star Wars and I don't think he feels inclined to share any of it with me."
However, today we have word that Spielberg no longer feels this way stating---
No! No!” “It’s not my genre, the director explained. “It’s my best friend George’s genre.”
So despite reportedly being one of 3 directors to receive Michael Arndt's treatment, don't count on Spielberg taking the gig.
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