Adam Driver dreamed of it, but the movie will probably never see the light of day. Disney has ruled out a spin-off project focused on the character of Ben Solo, the son of Léia and Han Solo, who became the great villain under the name of Kylo Ren in episodes VII, VIII and IX of star wars. The film even had a working title: The hunt for Ben Solo (Finding Ben Solo).
Fans are mobilizing to try to change Disney’s mind. And they don’t skimp on resources. Thus, reports Variety, they financed a plane with a sign “Save Finding Ben Solo“. They also funded a billboard campaign on Broadway and in Times Square. “To Adam: No one’s really gone. Hope lives. “Ben is alive,” reads one of the signs. A petition has also been launched on change.org.
“I’m just a fan who thought Ben’s story wasn’t over,” BD Neagle, the fan who funded one of the panels, told Collider. “I wanted to do everything I could to support the fans and everyone who cares about ‘The Search for Ben Solo.'”
“What makes this fight for Ben Solo so special is that we know there is a whole scenario,” he further emphasizes. “A director was assigned to the project, and Adam Driver himself was looking for a way to tell Ben’s story. It’s no longer just about wanting a character to return. It’s about fighting for a story that’s ready to be told.”
“We know it exists, and that’s why we’re not giving up. We want Disney to know they made a mistake. It’s rare that Star Wars fans agree, and that alone should enlighten them. Ben Solo/Kylo Ren is so popular that fan fiction based on his relationship with Rey became a New York Times bestseller, leading to movie deals. I’m not I’m sure you understand the power of this character.”
“I always wanted to do another Star Wars”
Adam Driver spoke on October 21 in an interview with the Associated Press about his enthusiasm for this project.
“I always wanted to do another star wars. I’ve been talking about it since 2021. Kathleen Kennedy contacted me. I always said, ‘with a great director and a great story, I would be willing to do it right away.’ “I loved this character and I loved playing him.”
The director in question was Steven Soderbergh, flanked by screenwriter Rebecca Blunt, and the film would take place after Episode IX. The Rise of Skywalkerin which Ben Solo dies, after sacrificing himself to save Rey.
If LucasFilm loved the film project, Bob Iger, president of Disney, disagreed.
“We submitted the script to Lucasfilm,” Adam Driver told the AP. “They loved the idea. They totally understood our approach and why we were doing it.” “We presented it to Bob Iger and Alan Bergman, and they refused. They didn’t see how Ben Solo was alive. And that’s it.”
Steven Soderbergh also spoke out in a statement, saying, “I really enjoyed making this movie in my head. I’m just sorry that fans won’t be able to see it.”
Source: BFM TV
