Very few directors have had the longevity, success, or diversity in their careers that Ridley Scott has had. At 87 years old, the man behind "Blade Runner," "Alien," "Gladiator," and so many other classics is still just as active — arguably more so — than he was back in the 1980s. With such a long career come inevitable missed opportunities ... or, if you're Scott, opportunities you're still royally glad that you turned down. The one in question? "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines."

It's been known for years that Scott was one of many directors in consideration to direct the threequel after James Cameron removed himself from the project. But in a recent interview with The Guardian , he revealed just how much he had been offered to helm the film — a whopping $20 million, equal to what

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