Cameron's Response to Emmerich's Comments

James Cameron has addressed recent comments made by director Roland Emmerich, who labeled him as “overbearing” during discussions about the long-gestating remake of *Fantastic Voyage*. Emmerich, known for directing *Independence Day*, expressed frustration with Cameron's involvement, stating, “I at one point just gave up.” He emphasized that when he contributes to a project, he feels entitled to voice his opinions, suggesting that Cameron's influence was stifling. Cameron, in response, downplayed his interactions with Emmerich regarding the project, stating, “I actually don’t even remember talking to Roland Emmerich about Fantastic.” He noted that his collaboration was primarily with other directors over an extended period. When questioned about the status of the *Fantastic Voyage* remake, Cameron dismissed it as a “non-story,” indicating a desire to move on from the topic. At Comic-Con, Emmerich elaborated on his departure from the project, revealing that his vision for the remake was still in its early stages when he exited. He expressed a clear preference for creative autonomy, stating, “I do my stuff, and when I cannot do my stuff, I’m like totally not interested.” This is not the first instance of Emmerich critiquing Cameron's input; he previously recounted a conversation from 2007 where Cameron urged him to reconsider the script's futuristic setting. The ongoing tension between the two directors highlights the challenges of collaboration in Hollywood, particularly when creative visions clash.