‘I Didn’t Like Lies’: After 4 Years, Ocean’s Eleven Director Finally Breaks His Silence On Disney’s Rejected Sci-Fi Project

On October 21, Adam Driver revealed that he was looking to start Star Wars around Kylo Ren in 2021. After playing the big bad in episodes 7, 8 and 9 of the intergalactic saga, he wanted to continue exploring this important antagonist.

“I’ve always been interested in other Star Wars. Kathleen Kennedy He contacted me and I always said: with a great director and a great story, I would be there right away. I loved the character and I loved playing him.”he said on the microphone of the Associated Press.

Soderbergh insulted by Disney

Steven Soderbergh, director of the Ocean’s Eleven trilogy, was supposed to helm this project, “The Hunt for Ben Solo,” until it was pulled by Disney. “We pitched the script to Lucasfilm. They loved the idea. They completely understood our approach and why we were doing it.” said Adam Driver.

“Then we presented it Bob Iger And Alan Bergman and they said no. They couldn’t see how Ben Solo could still be alive. and here you go”he concluded.

This is one of the most incredibly cool scripts I’ve ever gotten my hands on.

After the actor, it’s Steven Soderbergh’s turn to break his silence on this aborted Star Wars project. The filmmaker had a completely finished script, which was unfortunately revised. However, Adam Driver was delighted: “This is one of the most incredibly cool scenarios I’ve ever had.”she chanted.

“To be clear, I didn’t like the lie about Ben Solo’s existence, but it really should have been kept a secret… until now.”He pointed at Bluesky, delivered by term.

To be clear, I didn’t like the lie about Ben Solo’s existence, but it really had to be kept a secret…until now.

Categorical and unprecedented refusal

“Also, after that incident, I asked Kathleen Kennedy if Lucasfilm had submitted a finished Disney movie script for a green light and if it had been rejected. She said no, it was a first.”Soderbergh clarified and confirmed that the major film firm had put a hold on a fully completed Star Wars script for the first time.

“I really enjoyed making this movie in my head. I’m just sad that fans won’t get to see it.”Steven Soderbergh was worried. So Disney made the radical decision to never pursue a Ben Solo story that still had potential on paper. Mickey’s company preferred to go in a different direction with big screen feature films.

We’ll most notably see The Mandalorian and Grogu in theaters on May 20, 2026. We also have Star Wars Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling, in theaters on May 26, 2027. Plus, we’re still waiting for news on the new Star Wars Jedi Order.