UPDATE: In a surprising move, the official Star Wars YouTube channel just posted a clip titled “Rey and Kylo Ren vs. Palpatine” from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, stirring up significant excitement and controversy among fans. This unexpected release comes just days after reports surfaced revealing that Disney rejected a potential film featuring Adam Driver reprising his role as Ben Solo.
Fans were taken aback by the timing of this clip, which showcases the climactic moment where Rey and Ben unite to confront Palpatine and his forces. Many are calling it the best part of an otherwise divisive film that came out in December 2019. The clip’s posting, nearly six years after the film’s release, raises eyebrows, especially given the recent news that Disney executives, including CEO Bob Iger and co-chairman Alan Bergman, deemed a new Ben Solo film as unfeasible.
In an explosive interview earlier this week, Driver revealed that he had teamed up with acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh to create a follow-up film, tentatively titled The Hunt for Ben Solo. The project even had a script penned by frequent Soderbergh collaborator, Scott Z. Burns, which garnered positive feedback from Lucasfilm. However, the project was ultimately shelved when executives expressed doubt about the character’s return.
The revelation has sparked an overwhelming response from the Star Wars fandom, with many expressing their disappointment over the film’s cancellation and their desire for a deeper exploration of Ben Solo’s character. Fans noted the irony, pointing out that characters in the Star Wars universe often return from death in various forms, making the rejection of this project seem illogical.
The timing of the clip’s release has led to a mix of excitement and frustration within the community. Social media is abuzz with speculation that this could serve as a marketing strategy reminiscent of the leaked Deadpool footage, which ultimately led to the film’s successful production. Many are left wondering if the overwhelming support for a Ben Solo film could reignite interest within Disney to reconsider its stance.
As fans rally around the possibility of a Ben Solo revival, questions loom about what the future holds. Will Disney and Lucasfilm ultimately recognize the demand for a project centered on this beloved character? The buzz surrounding this clip and the rejected film presents a unique moment in Star Wars history, drawing attention to what could have been and what might still be possible.
For those eager to witness this pivotal moment in the Star Wars saga, the clip is now available on the official Star Wars YouTube channel. Given the current fervor among fans, discussions about a Ben Solo movie are likely to intensify in the coming days. Keep an eye on this developing story as it unfolds—Star Wars fans are not ready to let this one go without a fight.
