Phillippe explained that he has to be away from his children from time to time, but only for movies that are "serious".
The actor, who was married to Reese Witherspoon, and the couple have two children together, is not interested in doing light films.
Phillippe told BANG Showbiz, "I like making movies that make people think. I like making movies that push buttons, or make people uncomfortable, or question the world around them. That is something that is satisfying to me when I choose to take time away from my children to dedicate myself to work. I enjoy watching fun movies but if I put my time and focus into a project I like it to resonate and to mean something. I think the best art challenges people and that’s exciting to me."