As we have recently learned from actor Adam Driver, a Star Wars film titled “The Hunt For Ben Solo” was — at one point — in development. The story was outlined by Driver, Steven Soderbergh and Rebecca Blunt, and a script was eventually written by Scott Z. Burns with the support of Lucasfilm. Unfortunately the project was scrapped by Disney and never went into production.

We believe this was a grave mistake and it should be rectified as soon as possible. The love and appreciation fans have for Ben Solo has been apparent for years, and it grows stronger every day. For most of us, our only real disappointment with the character was the fact that he did not get to live on past The Rise Of Skywalker. While we don’t know what the plot of this proposed film may have been, it seems it would have — at the very least — further explored the potential the character so obviously had.

Not only that, it is now clear that Adam Driver himself was more than keen to continue playing the character. Considering Driver’s standout performance as Kylo Ren / Ben Solo in the Sequel Trilogy, it would be a wasted opportunity to not allow such an esteemed actor the chance to continue in the Star Wars universe.

The fans want it. Lucasfilm wants it. Adam Driver wants it. So what are you waiting for, Disney?

We, the undersigned, hereby humbly ask the powers that be at Walt Disney Studios to immediately greenlight the feature film “Star Wars: The Hunt For Ben Solo”. 

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