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Three days ago, Adam Driver, who portrayed the antagonist Ben Solo / Kylo Ren in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy, revealed that Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh (known for the "Ocean's Eleven" series) had originally planned a solo Kylo Ren spin-off film with him. However, the project was ultimately rejected by Disney.
Yesterday, acclaimed entertainment journalist Jeff Sneider further reported on his paid blog, "The InSneider," that Soderbergh wasn't the only renowned director looking to develop a "Star Wars" spin-off during that same period.
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Sneider claimed that "Fight Club" director David Fincher had also previously discussed helming a spin-off with Lucasfilm. Like Soderbergh's Kylo Ren project, this spin-off was closely tied to "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," the ninth installment in the saga. While the Kylo Ren spin-off was set after "The Rise of Skywalker," Fincher's proposed film would have focused on a specific character from "The Rise of Skywalker."
According to Sneider, Fincher presented an intriguing story concept and was willing to compromise on the budget. However, he insisted on retaining final cut privilege, a condition Lucasfilm would not agree to, leading to the project's cancellation.
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This wasn't Fincher's first involvement with "Star Wars" production; in his youth, he worked as a camera assistant on "Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi." Rumors also circulated that he was approached to direct both Episode VII and Episode IX. Furthermore, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy produced Fincher's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," indicating a pre-existing relationship between them.
Sneider stated that he had assured his sources he would not disclose further details about the plot or the identity of the main character in Fincher's proposed spin-off. Therefore, unless other media outlets reveal more inside information or Fincher himself chooses to speak out, this is all the information available for now.
via： The InSneider