Originally posted by: Davis
What I heard is that Kershner not working on ROTJ was a mutual decision because Lucas wanted more control over the movies, and Kershner was displeased with the lack of freedom as a director on Empire.
And yes, I also heard Lucas was irritated with Kershner going over-budget.
Where is that quote where Lucas says something like, Kershner went in a different direction than I wanted, or that he ruined his movie. It's not really a well-known quote, but I remember it...
What I heard is that Kershner not working on ROTJ was a mutual decision because Lucas wanted more control over the movies, and Kershner was displeased with the lack of freedom as a director on Empire.
And yes, I also heard Lucas was irritated with Kershner going over-budget.
Where is that quote where Lucas says something like, Kershner went in a different direction than I wanted, or that he ruined his movie. It's not really a well-known quote, but I remember it...
There's an entire chapter about ESB in "Empire Building" called "You're ruining my movie!" LOL
Supposedly, GL wanted Spielberg to direct Jedi, but because of the problems with the American director's guild, he had to find someone who wasn't a member, so he went with a Welshman - Richard Marquand.