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The project's enthusiasm was evident when it was presented to key Lucasfilm executives—including Kathleen Kennedy, Carrie Beth, and the creative lead Dave Fona—and responded to positively. However, the tide shifted dramatically once the project reached Disney's upper management. According to Driver, CEO Bob Iger and studio chairman Alan Bergman reviewed the proposal and decided against moving forward, citing that the idea of Ben Solo surviving was implausible. This decision effectively ended the project’s development.