Actor Adam Driver brought some serious star power to the “Star Wars” sequel trilogy. He embodied a certain intensity as the villainous Kylo Ren that is hard to replicate, and it ultimately changed animation. In an interview to promote the new Pixar film “Hoppers,” on “The One Show,” actor Dave Franco revealed that there is actually an “Adam Driver bar” that was installed in the recording booth for voiceover work just due to the intensity of his vocal performance.

In a clip from BBC’s “The One Show,” Dave Franco revealed how the “Star Wars” actor got “the Adam Driver bar” installed on recording booths. In his words:

“So, when I first went into the recording booth, I remember stepping in and there was this metal bar in front of me. I was like, ‘Guys, what’s the bar all about?’ And they were like, ‘If you wanna lean on it, you can.’ And I was like, ‘I don’t think I’m going to lean on the bar.’ Cut to the end of the session, I am gripping that bar with all my might. I’m dripping sweat.”

Later, Franco revealed that the bar was seriously called “the Adam Driver bar” by people in the industry. Fellow guest Wyatt Russellseemingly confirmed the name and admitted to hearing the rumors. He added, “I’ve heard of this! I was gonna say something, and I didn’t say anything.”

Franco explained that the bar apparently had its origins in Driver’s “Star Wars” role. “Yeah, so I guess when he was playing Kylo Ren, there was some voice stuff that he did in the studio, and I guess he just needed something to hold on to.” He added, “And he invented this thing that changed animation forever.”

“Adam Driver’s a genius,” Russell added, noting that the bar “really works.”

Last year, the notoriously private actor revealed that he was interested in returning to a galaxy far, far away. In the events of 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker,” Kylo Ren was redeemed, and he returned to his identity as Ben Solo, the son of Leia Organa and Han Solo. Unfortunately, he died after defeating Emperor Palpatine with the help of Rey (Daisy Ridley).

Although his character faded into the Force and seemingly passed away, Driver always held out hope that he could return and even developed a script with Steven Soderbergh that he took to Lucasfilm. Although the idea was initially approved and a script was written, Disney execs later shot down the idea, claiming that Ben Solo was dead and they didn’t see how he could be brought back to life.

While promoting his film “Father Mother Sister Brother,” Driver told the Associated Press that he and Soderbergh had spent about two years developing the film, which they had called “The Hunt For Ben Solo.”

“I had been talking about doing another one since 2021. Kathleen (Kennedy) had reached out. I always said: With a great director and a great story, I’d be there in a second. I loved that character and loved playing him,” Driver revealed.

He, Soderbergh, and Rebecca Blunt then outlined a story that they pitched to Kennedy, Cary Beck, and Dave Filoni. With their approval, they tapped Scott Z. Burns to write the script, which Driver called “one of the coolest (expletive) scripts I had ever been a part of.”

According to Driver, Bob Iger and Alan Bergman decided not to move forward with the film. “We presented the script to Lucasfilm. They loved the idea. They totally understood our angle and why we were doing it,” Driver said. “We took it to Bob Iger and Alan Bergman and they said no. They didn’t see how Ben Solo was alive. And that was that.”

In a statement, Soderbergh said, “I really enjoyed making the movie in my head. I’m just sorry the fans won’t get to see it.”

Netflix has reportedly ended its partnership with Meghan Markle‘s lifestyle brand As Ever, following the performance of some of her recent projects.

The collaboration was initially tied to her series “With Love, Meghan,” which has not continued beyond a second season and a Holiday special.

The development comes as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry continue working on other projects linked to their broader Netflix deal.

Netflix has reportedly ended its association with Meghan Markle’s lifestyle venture As Ever, marking a shift in their professional relationship following the performance of her recent projects.

According to an industry insider who spoke with Page Six, the decision came after Meghan’s lifestyle series “With Love, Meghan” failed to continue beyond its current run.

“Her show did not go on, so it did not make sense to continue the partnership,” the source explained.

A spokesperson for Netflix acknowledged the end of the collaboration in a statement, noting that “Meghan’s passion for elevating everyday moments in beautiful yet simple ways inspired the creation of the As Ever brand.”

The streamer added that it was pleased to have helped bring the concept to life during its early stages.

The statement read: “As it was always intended, Meghan will continue growing the brand and take it into its next chapter independently, and we look forward to celebrating how she continues to bring joy to households around the world.”

Representatives for As Ever also echoed that message, describing the partnership with Netflix during the launch phase as valuable.

They added that the brand has seen “meaningful and rapid growth” over its first year and is now positioned to move ahead on its own. “We have an exciting year ahead and can’t wait to share more,” they added.

Meghan and Prince Harry originally signed a widely reported $100 million production deal with Netflix in 2020 after stepping back from their roles in the British royal family.

Under that agreement, the couple produced several projects, including the successful 2023 documentary series “Harry & Meghan.”

However, some of their later releases did not generate the same level of attention. Projects such as the documentary “Polo” and the lifestyle series “With Love, Meghan” struggled to attract similar viewership.

The latter program, which also served as a promotional platform for products from As Ever, was reportedly not renewed for a third season after ratings declined.

Last August, reports indicated that the Sussexes had extended their arrangement with Netflix, though the revised deal was said to be worth significantly less than the original agreement.

Among the projects connected to the updated partnership were planned screen adaptations of “Meet Me at the Lake” by Carley Fortune and “The Wedding Date” by Jasmine Guillory.

Netflix reportedly paid about $3 million to secure the rights to “Meet Me at the Lake,” but insiders say both projects have remained stalled in development.

“Three years in development for a movie like this at Netflix isn’t good,” a Hollywood said.

Sources also noted that the couple’s documentary “Cookie Queen,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, has yet to secure a distribution deal.

Speaking about the brand last year, Meghan highlighted the significance of her collaboration with Netflix, explaining that the streaming giant was involved not only in producing her show but also as a business partner behind her lifestyle venture, As Ever.

The duchess described the partnership as a major step in bringing As Ever to life.

Although official sales numbers for As Ever products have not been publicly disclosed, the items released through the brand’s online store have reportedly continued to sell out quickly whenever they are restocked.