Washington, June 5 -- Acclaimed director Wes Anderson, known for his quirky and star-studded ensemble casts, recently shared that he has tried, but failed, to cast actress Jodie Foster in several of his films over the years.

The Oscar-winning director revealed that despite his repeated efforts, timing never seemed to align, preventing him from working with the legendary actress.

According to Deadline, in a recent interview, Anderson admitted, "Over the years, I had so many movies that I tried to get Jodie Foster to be in."

He explained that this was a recurring effort, with Foster being approached for roles in several films.

"It used to be that every movie, we went to Jodie Foster for a part. And I think I did it three movies in a row...