Star Wars fans are going to incredible lengths to bring Ben Solo back to the big screen! After the heartbreaking news that Disney scrapped a spin-off movie centered around Adam Driver's character, Ben Solo, the Star Wars fandom has launched a full-scale campaign to revive the project. And the latest move? They've taken their plea to the skies!
It all started when Adam Driver revealed in an interview that a Ben Solo movie idea was shut down. But this wasn't just any project; it was a collaboration with filmmaker Steven Soderbergh, with a script penned by Scott Z. Burns. Driver himself called the script "one of the coolest (expletive) scripts I had ever been a part of." The story was set to take place after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), where Ben Solo met his end.
But here's where it gets controversial... Despite Lucasfilm's initial enthusiasm, the project was ultimately rejected by Disney executives Bob Iger and Alan Bergman. Their reason? They "didn't see how Ben Solo was alive." This decision ignited a firestorm of disappointment among fans, who saw Ben Solo / Kylo Ren as a complex and compelling character.
The fans' response has been nothing short of passionate. They've organized street campaigns, with fake missing person posters featuring Driver's character appearing in major cities like New York and Los Angeles. But the most recent act of fandom? A plane flew over Disney's Burbank headquarters, trailing a banner that read, "Shareholders Want The Hunt for Ben Solo." This title, "The Hunt for Ben Solo," was reportedly the planned name of the canceled project.
And this is the part most people miss... The fans aren't just expressing their love for the character; they're also sending a message to Disney about the potential financial gains of such a project. This highlights the power of dedicated fan bases in shaping the future of major franchises.
As of now, "The Hunt for Ben Solo" remains a canceled project. But the fans' determination is undeniable. What do you think? Do you believe Disney should reconsider the Ben Solo movie? Would you like to see Kylo Ren's story continue? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
