Here is what the page “Ben Affleck Reveals Why He Turned Down Directing Star Wars: The Force Awakens” contains. Ben Affleck has confirmed that Lucasfilm approached him to direct Star Wars: The Force Awakens, explaining why he ultimately passed on the project. In a recent interview, the Oscar-winning filmmaker said he was honored by the offer but felt another director would be a better fit for the iconic franchise. Affleck cited his lack of experience with large-scale visual effects and the immense pressure of reviving Star Wars as key reasons for declining.
The decision proved pivotal for both Affleck and Lucasfilm. Abrams eventually directed The Force Awakens, which grossed over $2 billion worldwide and relaunched the saga. Affleck instead focused on other projects, including directing and starring in Argo, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.