Key Points

Legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott continues to push creative boundaries even at 87 years old. Despite an incredible career spanning multiple genres, Scott reveals he still has ambitious film projects he wants to tackle. He specifically mentions a Western script he's acquired and his desire to direct a musical and pirate movie. Scott's passion for filmmaking remains undiminished, viewing his craft as a competitive sport where surrender is not an option.

Key Points: Ridley Scott Reveals Untouched Film Genres He Wants to Explore

  • 87-year-old filmmaker remains passionate about exploring new cinematic territories
  • Owns promising Western script from deceased author's estate
  • Continues to seek challenging film projects across genres
  • Maintains creative drive despite decades in Hollywood
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Ridley Scott reveals the genre that is still untouched by him

Hollywood legend Ridley Scott shares his cinematic ambitions, revealing Western and musical genres still on his creative bucket list

Ridley Scott reveals the genre that is still untouched by him
"To me, it's like a sport. You can't weaken, otherwise you're gonna get beaten. - Ridley Scott"

Los Angeles, June 8

Hollywood filmmaker Ridley Scott has dealt with science fiction, action or historical drama genres in his films.

The director has delivered movies from almost across the genres, and always tries to "get his way" on sets, reports ‘Female First UK’.

The 87-year-old moviemaker has helmed classics such as ‘The Martian’, ‘Thelma’ and ‘Louise’ and titles like ‘House of Gucci’ in more recent years but admitted when asked about wanting to "fix" anything he has done that he often is just ready to move onto the "next case" by the time one project is finished.

He told Collider, "That's a tough question because I tend to do quite big movies. By the time they finish these scale movies, you're like, ‘Enough’. Next case. So, you're starting to weaken. To me, it's like a sport. You can't weaken, otherwise you're gonna get beaten. I will go to the last dying argument to try and get my way”.

He further mentioned, “Then there’s a moment where you think, ‘You know what? F*** it. Go for it’. But the thing I love about all the platforms, and I started to love discs, but we're way beyond that now, is my film, which is now 50 years old, called ‘The Duellists’. It runs every night online. So, to me, instead of being buried somewhere in some dark vault, it's very healthy to see it out there still playing”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, despite his years in the film industry, Scott revealed that he still wants to direct a Western or a musical.

He said, "If they're good enough, and you know it's not the moment because everyone's afraid of it, you keep it sitting, waiting, and then come back. So, I have a Western, which is the best Western I've ever read. It was on a shelf of an author who had died. It’s from his estate”.

“We tracked it. I bought the script, so I own it, and the moment will come to make it. So, I still have to do a musical. I still have to do a pirate movie. I still have to do a Western”, he added.

- IANS

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Priya K.
Ridley Scott is a legend! His films like Gladiator and Blade Runner shaped my teenage years. Excited to see what he does with a Western - hope he brings that same visual grandeur to the genre. 🤩
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Arjun S.
Interesting that he hasn't done a musical yet. Given how well he handles large-scale productions, I think he could create something spectacular. Maybe a historical Indian musical would be amazing - our stories have such rich potential!
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Rahul M.
At 87 and still so passionate about filmmaking - what an inspiration! His work ethic reminds me of our own veteran directors like Mani Ratnam who keep pushing boundaries. Respect!
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Shalini P.
While I admire his dedication, I wish he would slow down a bit. His recent films feel rushed compared to his classics. Maybe taking more time between projects would help maintain that magic touch.
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Vikram D.
The Duellists is streaming online? That's news to me! Going to watch it tonight. It's amazing how technology keeps these classics alive for new generations. Hollywood should learn from our film archives that preserve classics like Pyaasa and Mughal-e-Azam.
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Neha R.
A Ridley Scott pirate movie would be EPIC! Imagine his visual style combined with high seas adventure. Though I hope he doesn't whitewash history like some Hollywood films tend to do. Authenticity matters.

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