AsFrancis Ford CoppolareceivedAFIs 50th Life Achievement Award,Adam Driverpraised his fearless approach to cinema.

And believe me, I was there.

There was no talk about how he could make this more commercial.

Adam Driver speaks at a podium.

Adam Driver at the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute held at The Dolby Theatre on April 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.Michael Buckner/Deadline

Despite Coppolas nine-figure investment,Megalopoliswastorn apart by critics, earning $14.3M worldwide.

The Life Achievement Award is AFIs highest esteem for a career in film.

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