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Adam Driver Reveals Details on Abandoned Star Wars Project "The Hunt for Ben Solo"

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Actor Adam Driver recently disclosed that he and director Steven Soderbergh spent two years developing a standalone Star Wars project, "The Hunt for Ben Solo," which was set to take place after "The Rise of Skywalker" (2019). The film would have followed Driver's character, Kylo Ren, on a journey of redemption. Driver expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating that he always wanted to do another Star Wars film, and he saw "The Hunt for Ben Solo" as a unique opportunity to explore the character further.

Key Takeaways:

  • Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh spent two years developing the Star Wars project "The Hunt for Ben Solo."
  • The film was initially conceived as a standalone story, taking place after "The Rise of Skywalker" (2019), and would have followed Driver's character, Kylo Ren, on a journey of redemption.
  • The project was pitched to Lucasfilm executives Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Cary Beck, who loved the idea, but was rejected by Disney.
  • Scott Z. Burns joined the project to help pen the script, along with Logan Lucky screenwriter Rebecca Blunt.
  • Adam Driver described the project as "handmade and character-driven," comparing it to the classic 1980s film "The Empire Strikes Back."
  • Driver expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating that he had been interested in doing another Star Wars film since 2021, and loved playing the character of Kylo Ren.
  • The project was abandoned, but Driver and Soderbergh remain enthusiastic about the idea, with Soderbergh stating that he enjoyed making the movie in his head.

Statistics:

  • 2 years: The amount of time Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh spent developing "The Hunt for Ben Solo."
  • 2015: The release year of "The Force Awakens," where Adam Driver first debuted as Kylo Ren.
  • 2017: The release year of "The Last Jedi," where Adam Driver reprised his role as Kylo Ren.
  • 2019: The release year of "The Rise of Skywalker," where Adam Driver again played Kylo Ren.
  • 2021: The year Adam Driver expressed his interest in doing another Star Wars film.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times (October 22, 2023)

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