Although the planned Star Wars movie featuring Adam Driver as Kylo Ren was canceled, his upcoming Adam Driver Netflix series offers a compelling alternative. Disney recently halted the production of The Hunt for Ben Solo, a film directed by Steven Soderbergh that would have revisited Driver’s complex character. Disney executive Bob Iger made the decision to cancel the project, disappointing many fans eager to see the story continue.
This cancellation has sparked a wave of fan reactions, including a campaign to revive the film. Supporters have taken their efforts beyond social media, organizing a Times Square billboard in New York City and a flyover above Disney Studios in California. Despite the uproar, Adam Driver now moves forward with a fresh opportunity, starring in a new Netflix crime series that promises an intense return to television.
New Netflix Series Casts Driver as a Morally Ambiguous Fugitive
Adam Driver will headline Rabbit, Rabbit, a crime thriller series created by Peter Craig, known for his work on The Batman and Top Gun: Maverick. This will mark Driver’s first television role since his time on HBO’s Girls, which aired from 2012 to 2017. In this series, Driver portrays an escaped convict who
“takes hostages in an effort to bargain for his freedom.”
– Unattributed
The storyline intensifies as Driver’s character becomes involved in a high-stakes poker game with a veteran negotiator, placing him in the middle of
“an unmanageable social experiment.”
– Unattributed This dynamic suggests the show will explore the hostage-taker’s perspective rather than focusing on law enforcement, casting Driver once again as an anti-hero confronting ethical and psychological dilemmas.
Why Rabbit, Rabbit Offers a Stronger Role for Driver Than the Canceled Film
While revisiting Kylo Ren would have pleased many fans, the cancellation allows Adam Driver to pursue a more nuanced lead role on the small screen. The Star Wars series showcased his talent for portraying complicated, often conflicted characters; however, that narrative has limited room for further development in this chapter.
In contrast, Rabbit, Rabbit gives Driver the chance to delve deeper into the ambiguity of his character’s choices, exploring the consequences of desperation and moral compromise. Under Peter Craig’s guidance, the series is expected to deliver a rich blend of psychological tension and action. This fresh story presents a creative direction far from the predictability of franchise sequels — highlighting a compelling evolution in Driver’s career.
