Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Soderbergh's 'Hunt for Ben Solo' Rejected; Fans Campaign
Director Steven Soderbergh wrote a script for a Star Wars project called 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' that would have focused on the character Ben Solo, also known as Kylo Ren.
Adam Driver, who played Ben Solo, thought the script was great.
However, Disney, which owns Star Wars, decided not to move forward with the project.
This is the first time Disney rejected a finished script.
Fans were disappointed and showed their support by campaigning for the project, including flying a plane with a banner over Disney Studios.
Soderbergh shared that he enjoyed writing the script, and Driver has now said he can finally discuss the project.
Steven Soderbergh's script for 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' was rejected by Disney.
Adam Driver described the script as one of the 'coolest' he'd read.
Disney executives Bob Iger and Alan Bergman made the decision.
Fans launched a campaign, including a plane with a banner, to save the project.
This is the first time Lucasfilm has had a completed script rejected by Disney.
- Who
- Steven Soderbergh, Adam Driver, Disney, and Star Wars fans.
- What
- Disney rejected Soderbergh's completed script for 'The Hunt for Ben Solo'.
- When
- The script was rejected after being presented to Disney executives. Fans campaigned this week.
- Where
- Walt Disney Studios.
- Why
- Disney did not see how Ben Solo was still alive.
Disney
Star Wars Fans
Ben Solo's Fate
Disney
Disney believed Ben Solo's story was concluded, thus did not proceed.
Star Wars Fans
Fans sought a continuation of Ben Solo's story.
- Project Title
- The Hunt for Ben Solo
- Rejected By
- Disney
- Actor
- Adam Driver
- Director
- Steven Soderbergh
- Character
- Ben Solo/Kylo Ren