Adam Driver Says 'The Ship Has Sailed' on 'The Hunt for Ben Solo'
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Adam Driver has confirmed he will not be returning as Kylo Ren in the "Star Wars" franchise, stating the possibility is "over" due to the character being considered dead by Disney executives.
- Driver and director Steven Soderbergh developed a standalone Kylo Ren movie script, which was well-received by Lucasfilm but ultimately rejected by Disney studio heads Bob Iger and Alan Bergman.
- The project was worked on for several years with contributions from Scott Burns and Rebecca Blunt, but the studio did not approve the storyline that would bring Ben Solo back to life.
- Driver acknowledged the passionate fan response to the canceled film, including a notable campaign where fans flew a banner over Walt Disney Studios urging Disney to "Save The Hunt for Ben Solo."
- While Driver is open to returning if the project is resurrected, he emphasized that the decision is not in his hands and believes "the ship has sailed."
