Ridley Scott Did Not Direct Superhero Movies Because 'His Stories are Better'

Despite the proposal, Ridley Scott has not stepped behind the camera of superhero movie. The creator of Alien maintains his opinion that these shows are „damn boring.”.

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Pamela Jakiel16 November 2023

Source: Thor, Kenneth Branagh, Marvel, 2011.

Superhero cinema has been experiencing a crisis lately, and it is quite easy to observe the so-called "superhero fatigue" among audiences. Some people have simply become tired of the genre, while others have never been interested in it. This also applies to creators. The list of artists who do not appreciate shows of this type, includes, for example, Martin Scorsese. He was recently joined by Ridley Scott.

The director of iconic science fiction works, Alien and Blade Runner, explained, in a recent interview with Deadline, why he has never directed a superhero movie, even though he has been made offers to do so. The reason he is not interested in such productions is that he does not find their stories interesting. Moreover, he thinks that his works, in some respects, are superhero movies, but better than those that are currently recognized as such.

"Yes, it was proposed to me, but I said: 'No, thank you.' It's not for me. I have already shot two or three superhero movies. I think Sigourney Weaver in Alien is a superheroine, and Russell Crowe in Gladiator. Harrison Ford in Blade Runner on the other hand, can be considered an anti-hero. So what's the difference? These fucking stories are better."

In addition, the director admitted that while he is not a fan of superheroes, he appreciates the comic books themselves and Superman by Richard Donner, who managed to capture the spirit of the original. Superhero shows currently being produced, however, have fallen into a certain trap, which the filmmaker also talked about in the interview:

"We have more possibilities when it comes to special effects, but this, paradoxically, makes everything less and less plausible. And now it seems to be a great opportunity for actors of superhero movies to make great money on the side."

Interestingly, this is not the first time Ridley Scott has spoken negatively about superhero movies. In 2021, he said that they are 'bloody boring, like shit.' In a recent interview, he addressed that statement, stating that he rode the bandwagon then, but still thinks so.

Pamela Jakiel

Editor at Filmomaniak since April 2023 and now also at Bingefire.com. She supports the leading editor and the head of all newsmen. She previously wrote for naEkranie. A film scholar, a graduate of MISH at the Jagiellonian University. Her master's thesis focused on new spirituality in contemporary cinema. If she's not watching The Ninth Gate for the hundredth time, she's reading books by Therese Bohman and Donna Tartt for the first time. She prefers gnosis and dramas over horror films, Jung over Freud. In museums, she seeks out symbolist paintings, and in her dreams, she develops themes for her future novels. She runs long distances, even longer on gravel roads. She adores dachshunds.

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