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Adam Driver's Ben Solo Film Rejected, Fans Petition Disney

11/11/2025

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Adam Driver, the Star Wars actor, revealed Disney rejected a film titled 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' to explore his backstory.
The project, developed with Steven Soderbergh and Scott Z. Burns, was scrapped.
Fans launched a petition with over 5,000 signatures urging Disney to reconsider.
Director Rian Johnson supported the project, noting that Star Wars characters have returned after death.
The Mandalorian is set for release on May 22, 2026.

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Story summary

Adam Driver, the Star Wars actor, revealed Disney rejected a film titled 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' to explore his backstory.
The project, developed with Steven Soderbergh and Scott Z. Burns, was scrapped.
Fans launched a petition with over 5,000 signatures urging Disney to reconsider.
Director Rian Johnson supported the project, noting that Star Wars characters have returned after death.
The Mandalorian is set for release on May 22, 2026.