Spielberg Drops Interstellar, Nolan Directs Hit
Why it matters: Christopher Nolan’s direction of Interstellar helped the film earn $677 million worldwide, shaping its commercial success.
- Steven Spielberg was attached to direct Interstellar for a year before exiting, per his Empire interview via Total Film.
- Christopher Nolan replaced Spielberg and delivered what Spielberg called “a much better movie in Nolan’s hands.”
- Rolling Stone covered a separate story about a Jordan Brand Chicago Bulls capsule, illustrating that the Spielberg news was not the only headline that day.
Steven Spielberg disclosed that he spent a year developing Interstellar before stepping aside for Christopher Nolan, who he says turned the film into a far superior movie. The revelation came during his Empire magazine interview, while Rolling Stone reported on an unrelated Jordan Brand capsule, underscoring the divergent news cycles.
