Ridley Scott Is ‘Proud’ He Turned Down $20 Million to Direct ‘Terminator 3’: ‘I Thought “F— Me.” But I Couldn’t Do It. It’s Not My Thing’

After directing iconic films like “Alien,” “Blade Runner” and “Gladiator,” Ridley Scott revealed that he nearly stepped into the world of “Terminator.” The prolific filmmaker told The Guardian that he turned down $20 million to direct 2003’s “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, because “it’s not my thing.” “I’m proud about this,” […]