Adam Driver, the face of Kylo Ren in the Star Wars universe, had been actively pitching for a sequel centring on his character.
However, the issue was he died toward the end of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Still, he was persistent and managed to tag along with noted filmmaker Steven Soderbergh to direct the sequel. The duo spent two and a half years developing the idea for the unofficial project titled The Hunt for Ben Solo.
Ultimately, unconvinced by the pitch, Disney executives turned down the idea.
Dissatisfied, the director previously aired his feelings over the decision. Now, he has reiterated his position.
“For me it was: Steven Soderbergh wants to make a ‘Star Wars’ film. What are we debating?” he told the Associated Press.
“It’s what it is. It’s criminal. Or it felt criminal. We’re all moving on. On to the next. And Steven already has something else that’s one of the best things he’s ever written.”
Back in October 2025, Driver expressed his dissatisfaction over Disney’s decision in similar terms.
“I always was interested in doing another ‘Star Wars,’” Driver said.
“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.”
