Francis Ford Coppola Apologizes for Starting Hollywood's Sequel Trend with The Godfather Part II

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- Francis Ford Coppola regrets starting Hollywood's sequel trend with The Godfather Part II.
- Coppola was initially reluctant to direct the sequel after the original's success.
- He suggested Martin Scorsese to direct, but Paramount rejected the idea.
- Coppola's demands included a $1 million fee and adding Part II to the title.
- His demands led to the film's critical acclaim and the trend of numbered sequels.
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