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Soderbergh Declines to Revive Abandoned Star Wars Project

4/8/2026

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Director Steven Soderbergh says he will not revisit his abandoned Star Wars project, The Hunt For Ben Solo.
The project, initially inspired by actor Adam Driver, is a thing of the past.
He has no regrets about the work and has moved on to new projects.
Bob Iger, former Disney CEO, previously rejected the film, and fan revival remains unlikely.

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Story summary

Director Steven Soderbergh says he will not revisit his abandoned Star Wars project, The Hunt For Ben Solo.
The project, initially inspired by actor Adam Driver, is a thing of the past.
He has no regrets about the work and has moved on to new projects.
Bob Iger, former Disney CEO, previously rejected the film, and fan revival remains unlikely.