Ridley Scottaddresses when he will retire and why it will not happen soon. FromAlientoGladiator,Scott has been one of Hollywood’s most prolific and versatile directors. The acclaimed filmmaker’s career and legacy has received newfound focus leading up to therelease ofGladiator II, a long-awaited sequel following up on the beloved original movie more than two decades later. The massive undertaking ofGladiator IIkept Scott busy for a while, but it will not be his final movie or the end of his legendary career.
While speaking withThe Hollywood Reporter, Scott was asked if there will be a time when he stops directing. He shared that he will not stop directing until"I go,“while making a croaking noise to emphasize his point, and highlighted that"Clint [Eastwood] is 92.“It was then noted that the recently releasedJuror No. 2may be Eastwood’s last movie. However, Scott emphasized thatEastwood"is f***ing 92! I’m 86 now, so I’ve still got a few to go.”
What This Means For Ridley Scott
His Career Is Still Full Steam Ahead
Scott confirms thathis career will not be ending or slowing down afterGladiator II’s release. He is attached to direct multiple projects, including reuniting with Paul Mescal, who leadsGladiator II’s castin the role of Lucius Verus. Mescal and Scott are teaming up forThe Dog Stars, an upcoming thriller in development that is slated to begin production in 2025. In addition toThe Dog Stars, Scott has already begun writing a script forGladiator III, which will presumably see Lucius' story continue.
Gladiator’s 10 Most Rewatchable Scenes
Gladiator is one of the most iconic films of all time, partly due to the sheer amount of rewatchable scenes that Ridley Scott’s epic includes.
In terms of theAlienfranchise,Alien: Covenantmay not be the end of Scott’s prequel story either, having teased ideas for how to continue the story that began inPrometheus.Gladiator IIIand anAlien: Covenantsequel are not officially greenlit, but both have a promising chance of happeningafterAlien: Romulus' strong box officeperformance and ifGladiator IIalso does well at the box office. Scott plans to keep making movies for the foreseeable future, which is poised to feature standalone and franchise projects.
Our Take On Ridley Scott’s Comments
It Is Good News For Ridley Scott & For Hollywood
As one of Hollywood’s best and most influential directors for decades now, it is exciting to know that Scott will continue creating new movies. His work onGladiator IImakes him anOscars' contender for Best Director, but Scott has never been driven by awards prestige.Ridley Scottis driven by his creative storytelling that has madeAlien,Blade Runner,Gladiator,The Martian, and other movies enduring successes, andhe will be making more hits in the years to come.
