'It's Insane': Director Steven Soderbergh Says Disney Got 'Two and a Half Years of Free Work' Out of Him and Adam Driver on Scrapped Star Wars Movie The Hunt for Ben Solo

Steven Soderbergh, a renowned director, has expressed his frustration with Disney's decision to cancel his Star Wars movie, "The Hunt for Ben Solo." Soderbergh claims that Disney obtained nearly two and a half years of free work from him and actor Adam Driver before ultimately scrapping the project. The director described the situation as "insane," emphasizing the significant investment of time and effort that went into the development of the film. Soderbergh and Driver had been actively working on the project, which was intended to explore the character of Ben Solo, a central figure in the Star Wars universe. The cancellation of the film has left Soderbergh and the creative team disappointed, as they had dedicated a substantial amount of time and resources to the development of the project. The director's comments shed light on the challenges and uncertainties that can arise in the film industry, even for established directors working on high-profile franchises.