Adam Driver confirms he will not return as Kylo Ren in Star Wars
Actor Adam Driver told Rich Eisen on his show that a proposed standalone film featuring Kylo Ren was rejected by Disney executives and he will not reprise the role.
Driver rejects returning to role
Adam Driver stated during an interview that it is over for him playing the character. He explained that he tried to pitch a new movie but studio leaders said no because the character was dead. The actor added that while fans might want more, the decision does not belong to him.
Project details and rejection
Driver and Steven Soderbergh worked on a script for two years with writers Scott Burns and Rebecca Blunt. They presented the idea to Lucasfilm, which approved the concept before executives Bob Iger and Alan Bergman reviewed it. The top leaders ultimately decided not to move forward with the project centered on Ben Solo.
Future possibilities remain unclear
Driver noted that if Disney wanted to resurrect the idea, he would be fine with that outcome. However, he emphasized that the current team is not involved in making such a call. The actor concluded by saying the ship has sailed on his personal involvement in the franchise.
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