TMDb/RoboCop Movie Hollywood's risky reboot era: Why studios bet on indie directors for major franchises, and what veterans like Ridley Scott warned could go wrong. April 11, 2026 AceShowbiz - About twelve years ago, Hollywood studios embarked on a trend of rebooting iconic franchises by entrusting relatively inexperienced directors and emerging stars with major projects. This strategy, however, was met with skepticism from veterans like Ridley Scott, who emphasized the importance of experience in managing big-budget films.