Steven Spielberg spent a year developing "Interstellar" before Christopher Nolan directed it

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Steven Spielberg was attached to direct "Interstellar" for a year before Christopher Nolan took over, with Spielberg believing Nolan made a better film. Spielberg became fascinated with the project, spending time with scientists and engineers, and even hired Jonathan Nolan to write early drafts before deciding not to proceed. "Interstellar" was released in 2014, earning $681 million worldwide and receiving five Oscar nominations, ultimately winning for best visual effects.


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