All articles tagged with #adam driver
Steven Soderbergh confirms the Ben Solo film won’t happen after Disney leadership changes; he enjoyed the work but has moved on to a new project, leaving The Hunt for Ben Solo scrapped. With that idea off the table, Star Wars’ cinematic future now centers on The Mandalorian and Grogu alongside a Ryan Gosling–led project.
Netflix has ordered a new drama series titled 'Rabbit, Rabbit' starring Adam Driver, who will also serve as an executive producer. The show, based on a tense hostage standoff at a truck stop involving an escaped convict, is created by Peter Craig and directed by Philip Barantini. The series explores a complex social experiment and emotional negotiations, with Driver's specific role undisclosed. This marks Driver's second series signing this year, following his role in 'The Dealer' at Apple TV.
Netflix has ordered a straight-to-series hostage crime drama called 'Rabbit, Rabbit,' starring Adam Driver, set at a truck stop in Illinois, involving a standoff with an escaped convict and a veteran FBI negotiator, created by Peter Craig and directed by Philip Barantini.
Steven Soderbergh expressed his discomfort about hiding the unmade 'Star Wars' film 'The Hunt for Ben Solo,' which would have followed Kylo Ren's search for redemption after 'The Rise of Skywalker,' and revealed that the project was kept secret until now, despite fan efforts to save it.
Adam Driver revealed he and Steven Soderbergh pitched a new Star Wars film called The Hunt for Ben Solo, set after Rise of Skywalker, but Disney rejected it because they didn't want Ben Solo alive, ending the project before it could be made.
Adam Driver revealed that Disney and Lucasfilm rejected a proposed sequel centered on Ben Solo, despite initial interest and positive feedback from Lucasfilm, because Disney executives did not believe the character could be alive after 'The Rise of Skywalker.' The project, developed with Steven Soderbergh, was ultimately canceled, preventing fans from seeing the story.
Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh developed a character-driven 'Star Wars' film titled 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' set after 'The Rise of Skywalker,' but Disney rejected the script, preventing the project from being made.
Disney canceled a planned 'Star Wars' movie about Ben Solo, directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Adam Driver, after the script was well-received but ultimately rejected by Disney executives, preventing the project from moving forward.
Jim Jarmusch's ensemble film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' won the Golden Lion at Venice 2025, celebrating themes of family and empathy, with Jarmusch expressing surprise and emphasizing art's role in fostering connection.
Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' is a delicate, observant triptych exploring family dynamics through three interconnected stories, featuring a talented ensemble including Cate Blanchett and Adam Driver, with a tone of warmth, humor, and subtle melancholy.
Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver's fight scene from Marriage Story is being used as a real-life scare tactic to deter wolves in Oregon, with audio from the scene broadcast via drones to protect livestock, and it appears to be effective.
Audio recordings of heated arguments from the film Marriage Story are being used in the US to scare wolves away from livestock, employing loud noises and sounds to deter predators without culling, with the performances of Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson proving surprisingly effective.
Jim Jarmusch's upcoming film 'Father Mother Sister Brother,' starring Cate Blanchett and Adam Driver, is confirmed to compete at the Venice Film Festival. The film is a triptych exploring relationships across three countries, and it marks Jarmusch's return to Venice after previous screenings in 2003 and 2013.
"Saturday Night Live" cast member Colin Jost praised actor Adam Driver for his exceptional performance at table reads as an "SNL" host, noting his ability to make interesting choices for sketches. Jost also mentioned comedian Melissa McCarthy's unique approach to table reads, where she would have sketches "mapped out" in her head before fully performing the characters on the show. Driver, who has hosted "SNL" four times, is on the verge of joining the prestigious Five-Timers Club.
Colin Jost praised Adam Driver's hosting skills on "Saturday Night Live," comparing his ability to make interesting choices to that of Will Ferrell. Jost also shared his favorite activities to do with his 2-year-old son, including swimming, which he enjoys and hopes to share with his son.