Steven Spielberg has revealed that he was attached to direct 'Interstellar' for a year before stepping away, allowing Christopher Nolan to take the helm. Speaking to Empire magazine, the Oscar-winning director said he became fascinated with the project during his time working on it.
Spielberg explained that he hired Christopher Nolan's brother, Jonathan Nolan, to write the first two drafts. However, when Spielberg decided not to proceed, Jonathan predicted his brother would take over. 'The second I decided not to make it, Chris jumped on board, probably the next day,' Spielberg said, adding that the film was 'a much better movie in Chris Nolan's hands.'
Released in 2014, 'Interstellar' grossed $681 million worldwide and won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects. Christopher Nolan later recalled that he combined his own ideas with his brother's script, focusing on the emotional core about family and humanity. Despite mixed reviews, Nolan defended the film's heartfelt tone, saying it 'wears its heart on its sleeve.'
