{
  "id": 20038163,
  "title": "Adam Driver Calls Disney Killing ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’ ‘Criminal’: ‘What Are We Debating?’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/adam-driver-calls-disney-killing-the-hunt-for-ben-solo-criminal-what",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T19:43:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/adam-driver-disney-killing-the-hunt-for-ben-solo-criminal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Adam Driver expressed his frustration with Disney over the cancellation of the Star Wars sequel \"The Hunt for Ben Solo,\" branding the decision \"criminal.\" In an Associated Press interview, he recounted the lengthy two and a half years spent developing the film with Steven Soderbergh, only for it to be abandoned. Driver was surprised that Soderbergh's involvement didn't ignite more enthusiasm from the studio, stating, \"What are we debating?\" He emphasized that everyone is moving on from this unfortunate situation and that Soderbergh is on to another project, one of his finest works. Despite the studio's initial reaction, Driver was astonished by the public outcry, including fan protests such as a plane flying over the Disney lot and Times Square billboards decrying the decision. However, the film has been officially discontinued. Driver remains baffled by the studio's risk-averse approach, questioning why talented directors like Coppola can't be given the opportunity to create without constraints. He explained, \"It's a reactionary business, as I'm learning.\" Although \"The Hunt for Ben Solo\" is now behind him, Driver continues to pursue new projects. He recently starred in James Gray's \"Paper Tiger\" in theaters.",
  "summary": "“For me it was: Steven Soderbergh wants to make a ‘Star Wars’ film,” the actor says The post Adam Driver Calls Disney Killing ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’ ‘Criminal’: ‘What Are We Debating?’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Adam Driver calls Disney's cancellation of 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' 'criminal'.",
    "Driver expressed frustration over two and a half years of development being abandoned.",
    "Public outcry included fan protests and billboards decrying the decision."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Adam Driver Says Disney Killing ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’ Felt ‘Criminal’: ‘Steven Soderbergh Wants to Make a “Star Wars” Movie. What Are We Debating?’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/adam-driver-says-disney-killing-the-hunt-for-ben-solo-felt-criminal",
        "published": "2026-11-14T16:02:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}