Adam Driver and director Steven Soderbergh's ambitious Star Wars project, "The Hunt for Ben Solo," has been left to gather dust after Disney officially declined the film. The idea was initially met with enthusiasm from Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, who initiated discussions with the actor about revisiting his iconic character Kylo Ren.
According to Driver, he had always expressed interest in exploring more of the Star Wars universe and working with a talented director to bring a compelling story to life. His collaboration with Soderbergh resulted in a completed script that delved into Ben Solo's search for redemption, following his trajectory after the events of "The Rise of Skywalker."
Lucasfilm responded positively to their concept, but ultimately decided not to move forward with the project. Disney executives reportedly deemed it too complicated and uncertain whether Ben Solo was truly dead, thus leading to its rejection.
Driver has now revealed that the script was completed and had even received approval from Lucasfilm, but ultimately never made it past the production phase. The news sparked an outpouring of support from fans worldwide, who have taken to social media to express their desire to see the film come to life.
In a heartwarming gesture, fans went as far as paying for a plane to fly over Disney Studios with a banner reading "Save 'The Hunt for Ben Solo'" and even erected a billboard in Times Square with a similar message. The campaign has resonated with many fans who feel that there are still ways to bring Ben Solo back into the Star Wars narrative without disrupting the existing canon.
While it remains unclear whether this campaign will be enough to persuade Disney to reconsider their decision, it is clear that "The Hunt for Ben Solo" holds a special place in the hearts of many Star Wars enthusiasts. The project's cancellation has left fans wondering what could have been and speculating about potential ways to reintroduce Ben Solo into the franchise without altering the existing storyline.
With Soderbergh reflecting on his own involvement, saying "I really enjoyed making the movie in my head" despite the lack of a final product, it's evident that there is still hope for this ambitious project. Whether Disney will eventually revisit their decision remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: fans like Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh have proven that the idea of "The Hunt for Ben Solo" has staying power, even in its current state as a concept.
According to Driver, he had always expressed interest in exploring more of the Star Wars universe and working with a talented director to bring a compelling story to life. His collaboration with Soderbergh resulted in a completed script that delved into Ben Solo's search for redemption, following his trajectory after the events of "The Rise of Skywalker."
Lucasfilm responded positively to their concept, but ultimately decided not to move forward with the project. Disney executives reportedly deemed it too complicated and uncertain whether Ben Solo was truly dead, thus leading to its rejection.
Driver has now revealed that the script was completed and had even received approval from Lucasfilm, but ultimately never made it past the production phase. The news sparked an outpouring of support from fans worldwide, who have taken to social media to express their desire to see the film come to life.
In a heartwarming gesture, fans went as far as paying for a plane to fly over Disney Studios with a banner reading "Save 'The Hunt for Ben Solo'" and even erected a billboard in Times Square with a similar message. The campaign has resonated with many fans who feel that there are still ways to bring Ben Solo back into the Star Wars narrative without disrupting the existing canon.
While it remains unclear whether this campaign will be enough to persuade Disney to reconsider their decision, it is clear that "The Hunt for Ben Solo" holds a special place in the hearts of many Star Wars enthusiasts. The project's cancellation has left fans wondering what could have been and speculating about potential ways to reintroduce Ben Solo into the franchise without altering the existing storyline.
With Soderbergh reflecting on his own involvement, saying "I really enjoyed making the movie in my head" despite the lack of a final product, it's evident that there is still hope for this ambitious project. Whether Disney will eventually revisit their decision remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: fans like Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh have proven that the idea of "The Hunt for Ben Solo" has staying power, even in its current state as a concept.
. It's a reminder that not everything can be done, and sometimes you have to accept the outcome. But it's also cool to see how passionate people are about something they love. I mean, paying for a plane to fly over Disney Studios with a banner? That's dedication! 
It just goes to show that even though "The Hunt for Ben Solo" isn't happening, its spirit lives on. Maybe this is an opportunity for someone else to pick up where Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh left off 
. The thing is, sometimes you have to walk away from a project because it's just not meant to be. That doesn't mean the idea was bad – it means the timing or circumstances weren't right. 
and who knows, maybe one day we'll see a reboot or a spinoff that explores ben solo's story in a way that works with the existing star wars universe 
, I mean, who doesn't want to see more of Adam Driver's iconic character Kylo Ren? But at the same time, I think Disney made the right call, kinda... 
They were worried about it being too complicated and confusing for fans. And honestly, if Ben Solo wasn't dead in "The Rise of Skywalker", wouldn't that mess up the whole narrative? 
It's a good thing they stuck to the story as we know it.
That's just wild. I'm not sure if it'll work, but it's definitely got some Star Wars fans excited. Maybe Disney will reconsider... or maybe they won't 
. I mean, we're talking about a guy who was willing to revisit his iconic character Kylo Ren, and the fact that Disney didn't even give it a shot is just mind-blowing. It's like they missed an opportunity to explore more of Ben Solo's story and see where he would go next.
. It's like they're saying, "Hey, we know this project might not have worked out, but we still believe in it."
. Even if the final product never came to fruition, the concept itself is still interesting and worth exploring. And who knows? Maybe one day Disney will see the value in this project again or maybe a fan-made film will happen 
. The universe of Star Wars is vast enough that I think there's always room for more stories, especially when it comes to complex characters like Ben Solo.
. I mean, we're not just talking about a film; we're talking about a character who has been a part of our collective pop culture consciousness for years. It's no wonder that fans are so invested in bringing Ben Solo back into the narrative.
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even if the script was done and approved by lucasfilm, that didn't seem to make a difference. still, i love how fans are rallying around it - maybe there's a way for them to find an alternate route? would be cool to see ben solo get some more backstory or redemption storylines in the future... 
. Mark my words, there's something fishy going on here, and I'll be keeping an eye on this one 
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, I mean who doesn't love Kylo Ren? The dude was so emo, it's like he was trying out for a role in a real-life 'Teen Drama' 
. Anywayz, Adam Driver's script must've been fire 
if Lucasfilm gave the thumbs up. But Disney executives are all like "nah, we good" 
and now fans are trying to fly over Disney Studios with a banner that says 'Save Ben Solo' 
. I'm low-key rooting for the fans, maybe they can get Disney to reconsider or something. Maybe we'll see a mini-series or something? The possibilities are endless! 
that's some next level fan power right there! 
let's keep the hope alive for this project maybe someday disney will change their mind
i mean, can u believe disney just cancelled this movie?! 
ben solo deserves so much more! i need to see him back as kylo ren, like, ASAP 
fans are showing up for him, and that's what matters most 
. Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh poured their hearts into this project, and even though it didn't pan out, they still got to share their vision with fans worldwide 
. That in itself is a win, right?
! Fingers crossed that some magic happens and we get to see this film one day 
anyway, its kinda cool that fans are coming together to try and save the movie... flying over disney studios with a banner is wild 
even if it's not gonna work out, at least adam driver and steven sodderburgh have proved that ben solo's story still matters 
his story was so intriguing and could've taken the franchise in a whole new direction 
anyway, fingers crossed that somehow disney will reevaluate their decision and we get to see this project come to life one day 
️ and erecting a billboard in Times Square??! thats just pure dedication! i think its 4 sure they'll reconsider tho, cuz fans r the best! Ben Solo's story needs 2 be told! lets see if we can make this happen!! 
, and it's just heartbreaking that Disney passed on it 
! And Soderbergh's directing skills are top-notch 
! The fans' reaction is everything 
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or some fan pressure 
? Who knows, but one thing's for sure - the idea of "The Hunt for Ben Solo" is still alive and kicking 
I mean, who wouldn't want to see more of Kylo Ren's story? 
But honestly, can we ever really know if Ben Solo is truly dead? 
Maybe they'll reconsider once people calm down and can think more clearly about it 