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Soderbergh Confirms Ben Solo Movie Dead
9 Apr
Summary
- Filmmaker Stephen Soderbergh stated the Ben Solo movie will not be revived.
- Adam Driver had developed the project for two years with Soderbergh.
- Disney executives ultimately rejected the script, citing disbelief in Ben Solo's survival.
Filmmaker Stephen Soderbergh has confirmed that a planned movie centered on the character Ben Solo, also known as Kylo Ren, will not be made. Soderbergh stated that if the project were to happen, it would have already done so, indicating no active pursuit of its revival. This film was being developed by Adam Driver for two years alongside Soderbergh.
Driver had praised the script, comparing its character-driven feel to "The Empire Strikes Back." However, the project was ultimately shut down by Disney executives Bob Iger and Alan Bergman, who reportedly did not believe the character could be alive. Soderbergh expressed his frustration that the film was axed before cost discussions even began, feeling the work was good and deserved to be seen.
Despite the project's cancellation, Soderbergh has shifted his focus to new writing projects. Meanwhile, "Star Wars" fans, galvanized by recent interviews from Driver and Soderbergh, have initiated a social media campaign, including a banner plane flown over Walt Disney Studios, urging Disney to reconsider its decision.
