{
  "id": 18380545,
  "title": "Adam Driver has let the dream of The Hunt For Ben Solo die",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/adam-driver-has-let-the-dream-of-the-hunt-for-ben-solo-die",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T15:08:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/hunt-for-ben-solo-adam-driver-ship-sailed"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The dream of The Hunt For Ben Solo, a potential Star Wars story starring Adam Driver and directed by Steven Soderbergh, has sadly come to an end. Despite the enthusiasm surrounding the idea, Disney ultimately decided against pursuing the project, leaving fans disappointed. Adam Driver, who had been prepared to bring the story to life, expressed his disappointment during a recent appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. He explained that Disney \"didn't see how Ben Solo was alive,\" which ultimately led to the project's demise. Driver acknowledged that he and Soderbergh were committed to the film, stating that it was \"awesome\" and \"really cool.\" However, he also recognized that the decision had already been made. While Driver expressed his desire to continue working on a Star Wars project if the opportunity arose, he acknowledged that \"the ship has sailed.\" Despite the loss, Driver expressed gratitude for the fans' interest, sharing that he didn't anticipate the level of response. He noted that seeing billboards and people flying planes over Disney was a positive sign. Looking ahead, Star Wars fans can still look forward to Starfighter and the potential for a Taika Waititi-written film, though The Hunt For Ben Solo will forever remain a dream unfulfilled.",
  "summary": "\"I think that ship has sailed,\" says Adam Driver of his potential Star Wars project with Steven Soderberg.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "Adam Driver Says ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’ Is Dead Despite ‘Incredible’ Fan Support: ‘We Tried’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/adam-driver-says-the-hunt-for-ben-solo-is-dead-despite-incredible-fan",
        "published": "2026-11-05T03:34:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}