Driver Says Kylo Ren Era Ends

Adam Driver considers his tenure as Kylo Ren complete.

Speaking on The Rich Eisen Show this Wednesday, the actor stated plainly that the role is finished. He said, "Yeah. It's over." This declaration follows the studio's refusal to greenlight a specific project centered on the character.

The rejected film, titled The Hunt for Ben Solo, was set to occur after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Driver first revealed the project in October 2025. He developed the script with Steven Soderbergh, who was attached to direct. Scott Burns and Rebecca Blunt also contributed to the writing team.

Driver described the development process as spanning several years, including two years of focused work. He called the resulting script very good. However, he noted that the final decision lay outside his influence. While Lucasfilm supported the concept, the proposal stalled at the executive level.

Driver explained that Disney executives Bob Iger and Alan Bergman rejected the film. They cited an inability to visualize how Ben Solo could remain alive. This specific objection ended the standalone movie. Driver acknowledged that the outcome was not within the creators' control.

The announcement sparked a wave of fan activity. Supporters organized billboards and flights over Disney properties to urge the studio to reconsider. Driver called this public response pretty incredible. He said the level of support surprised him, though he viewed the project's revival as unlikely.

Driver left a small door open for a return if the studio changed its mind. He said, "If they wanted to, fine. But it's not our call." He added that he believes the ship has sailed. His next commitment is the film Paper Tiger, which opens on Nov. 13. He will also begin work on Heat 2 in December and star as Mister Sinister in an upcoming X-Men reboot.