Disney Killing 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' Felt 'Criminal'
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Adam Driver continues to express frustration with Disney's decision to cancel the "Star Wars" sequel "The Hunt for Ben Solo," which he developed with director Steven Soderbergh over two and a half years.
- Driver was surprised that Soderbergh's involvement did not convince Disney to proceed, calling the cancellation "criminal" and highlighting Soderbergh's strong script for the project.
- Disney reportedly canceled the film because executives struggled to accept the return of Driver's character after his presumed death in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" (2019).
- The announcement of the project sparked significant fan backlash, including social media campaigns and a paid banner flight over Walt Disney Studios, with support from co-star Daisy Ridley.
- Driver expressed being moved by the fan response, likening it to a shared conversation among fans about the films they wish to see.
