As a lifelong Star Wars fan, I've always believed in the depth and potential of the characters within the saga. One character that particularly stands out and deserves more exploration is Ben Solo, poignantly portrayed by Adam Driver. His journey, filled with nuance and complexity, left many of us yearning for more.

Disney might not think there's a substantial interest in his standalone film, but the fan community begs to differ. Adam Driver has demonstrated unparalleled dedication and skill in bringing Ben Solo to life, capturing his inner conflict and redemption arc. We are not just passively interested; the fan base is actively eager for more of this rich storyline, which we believe has much more to offer.

It's not just a matter of fan desire, but of storytelling potential. Ben Solo's character arc addresses profound themes of redemption, family, and the eternal battle between light and dark. In the hands of talented filmmakers, such as Steven Soderbergh, whose involvement has been mentioned with Adam Driver, this film could become not only a continuation of a beloved saga but also a transformative cinematic experience.

Respectfully, we ask Disney and Lucasfilm to recognize this passion and potential. A script is reportedly ready, and having such talent associated gives fans confidence in the project's success. Let's come together and show that there is a strong audience waiting to explore the untold chapters of Ben Solo's life.

Please sign the petition to express your support for the creation of a Ben Solo movie. Together, we can show Disney the strength of our community and the undeniable interest in this story.

“I always was interested in doing another ‘Star Wars,’” says Driver, who starred as Kylo Ren in the trilogy kicked off by “The Force Awakens.” “I had been talking about doing another one since 2021. Kathleen (Kennedy) had reached out. I always said: With a great director and a great story, I’d be there in a second. I loved that character and loved playing him.”

Driver says he took a concept to Soderbergh for a film that would take place after 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker.” That movie culminated in Ren’s redemption and apparent death. Driver had undertaken the trilogy with an arc in mind for Ren that inverted the journey of Darth Vader. As the trilogy evolved, it didn’t play out that way. Driver felt there was unfinished business for Kylo Ren, or as he was known before turning to the Dark Side, Ben Solo.

Soderbergh and Rebecca Blunt outlined a story that the group then pitched to Kennedy, Lucasfilm vice president Cary Beck and Lucasfilm chief creative officer Dave Filoni. They were interested, so the filmmakers then pulled in Scott Z. Burns to write a script. Driver calls the result “one of the coolest (expletive) scripts I had ever been a part of.

We presented the script to Lucasfilm. They loved the idea. They totally understood our angle and why we were doing it,” Driver says. “We took it to Bob Iger and Alan Bergman and they said no. They didn’t see how Ben Solo was alive. And that was that.”

“It was called ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’ and it was really cool,” adds Driver. “But it is no more, so I can finally talk about it.”

Soderbergh, in a statement, said: “I really enjoyed making the movie in my head. I’m just sorry the fans won’t get to see it.”

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