Jurassic Park Meets Star Wars in the Forgotten Sci-Fi Thriller Leaving HBO Max

Adam Driver’s involvement in a forgotten 2017 sci‑fi thriller shows how development hell can yield unexpected projects. The film, a Scott Beck and Bryan Woods‑helmed sci‑fi action‑thriller, predates Driver’s Star Wars fame and his later selective approach to roles, contrasting with his breakout in HBO’s Girls. Beck and Woods later built their reputation with A Quiet Place, while Driver continued working with renowned directors and pursuing ambitious projects rather than simply chasing blockbuster franchises. The article places the 2017 film within a broader arc of development‑hell titles and Driver’s evolving career choices.