Daisy Ridley Reacts to Cancelled Ben Solo Star Wars Film
Daisy Ridley shares her thoughts on the scrapped Ben Solo project, revealing her own surprise and disappointment at the decision. Find out what she had to say about the lost opportunity.
News of a potential Ben Solo film, once in the works with Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh, left many Star Wars enthusiasts both startled and let down when it was revealed the project would not be moving forward. Now, Daisy Ridley, who played a central role in the sequel trilogy, has offered her perspective on the matter, echoing the sense of loss felt by fans.
Ridley's Return and the Ben Solo Project
Ridley was the first major cast member from the recent trilogy to be officially announced as returning to the franchise. She is set to reprise her role as Rey in a new film centred on the emergence of a New Jedi Order. Her commitment to the universe has been clear, and her reaction to the Ben Solo project's cancellation has only heightened the sense of what might have been.
Disappointment and Unfulfilled Potential
When asked about the abandoned Ben Solo film, Ridley did not hide her feelings.
"I had heard rumblings about it, but I never thought it would actually happen,"
she admitted, expressing genuine surprise at the project's demise. Her enthusiasm for both the franchise and her co-star Adam Driver was evident, as she reflected on the missed opportunity for their characters to share the screen once more.
Fans Left Wanting More
The news has left many hoping for a future where Ridley and Driver might reunite in the galaxy far, far away. For now, audiences can only imagine what a Ben Solo film might have offered, as Ridley prepares to lead the next chapter in the saga.