Adam Driver Calls Disney Cancellation of Star Wars Project Criminal
Adam Driver told The Associated Press that Disney killing his Star Wars sequel felt criminal during a recent press tour interview.
Driver Criticizes Studio Decision
The Oscar nominee expressed deep dissatisfaction with the studio's choice to end the film he developed for two and a half years. He stated that Steven Soderbergh wanting to make a Star Wars movie should have been enough for the company to proceed immediately. Driver described the cancellation as criminal or feeling criminal while noting they are all moving on to the next project. He revealed the project existed in an October 2025 interview with The Associated Press before explaining why executives pulled the plug.
Fans Mobilize Against Cancellation
Star Wars fans immediately rallied on social networks calling for a change after news of the Hunt for Ben Solo emerged. Supporters also funded an aircraft carrying a Save The Hunt for Ben Solo banner flown over Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif. Daisy Ridley championed these fans for their support while Driver noted he was blown away by the massive response involving billboards in Times Square.
Actor Confirms Role Is Over
Earlier on The Rich Eisen Show, Driver said his time playing Kylo Ren and Ben Solo is officially over now that the film is dead. He acknowledged that if the studio wanted to proceed, fine, but emphasized that the decision was not theirs to make. Driver believes the ship has sailed though he previously loved the character and playing him in the sequel trilogy.
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