Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Disney Rejects Completed "Hunt for Ben Solo" Script

10/25/2025

25 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Steven Soderbergh said "The Hunt for Ben Solo" was a fully developed Lucasfilm project with a script and budget before Disney rejected it.
This marked the first time Disney turned down a completed Lucasfilm script.
Adam Driver, the actor, expressed disappointment, saying it was one of the best scripts he had worked on.
Fans have flown a banner over Disney Studios urging revival.

History

Historical Context

In 2012, Disney acquired Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion, gaining the Star Wars franchise and reshaping its production strategies. This followed George Lucas's discussions with Disney CEO Bob Iger in 2011 about retirement and selling the company. The acquisition sparked debates over creative direction and fan engagement, particularly after projects like "The Hunt for Ben Solo" were rejected, highlighting evolving franchise dynamics.

1 of 2

Story summary

Steven Soderbergh said "The Hunt for Ben Solo" was a fully developed Lucasfilm project with a script and budget before Disney rejected it.
This marked the first time Disney turned down a completed Lucasfilm script.
Adam Driver, the actor, expressed disappointment, saying it was one of the best scripts he had worked on.
Fans have flown a banner over Disney Studios urging revival.

1 / 2