Star Wars fans are abuzz with excitement after Adam Driver’s recent announcement video for the upcoming X-Men reboot was revealed to have been shot at Pinewood Studios, the same location where several recent Star Wars movies were filmed. The video, which features Driver in his role as Mr. Sinister, has sparked renewed hopes that the scrapped Hunt for Ben Solo movie may be back in development.

However, it’s worth noting that Lucasfilm co-president Dave Filoni seemed to suggest on the D23 red carpet that the project was still on hold. But fans are not convinced, and are instead reading between the lines to find clues that might indicate the movie’s revival.

One fan, who took to Twitter to express their excitement, wrote: ‘I’m actually spiraling a little bit. Why the fuck is he at Pinewood? If I don’t get an actual explanation, I’m just gonna have to assume it’s for the exact reason I want him to be there.’

Another fan pointed out that Disney must have deliberately wanted people to notice that the video was shot at Pinewood Studios. ‘Disney WANTED people to clock that Adam’s video was shot at Pinewood Studios,’ they wrote. ‘He had no reason to be there for an MCU movie that doesn’t start shooting before next year. He’s there for something else. And we know what that something else is. That was a very well-planted Easter Egg.’

Meanwhile, some fans are pointing to Dave Filoni’s comment that ‘We’re not making that picture right now, that’s all we can say’ as a hint that the movie might be back in development. They’re also noting that Filoni’s Jedi mind trick gesture while making the comment is a possible nod to the movie’s potential revival.

But despite the hopes and speculation, there’s currently no concrete evidence to suggest that The Hunt for Ben Solo movie is back in development. The project was previously scrapped by former Disney boss Bob Iger, and director Steven Soderbergh has stated that he’s moved on from the project.

That being said, it’s possible that Disney might revive the project as part of a larger deal to bring Adam Driver back to the Star Wars franchise. After all, Driver has been a key part of the franchise for several years, and his casting in the X-Men reboot could be a sign that Disney is willing to work with him again.

So, could The Hunt for Ben Solo movie still happen? It’s possible, but it’s also worth noting that actors often take roles for a variety of reasons, and Driver has never expressed any reluctance to work with Disney again.

In the meantime, fans will continue to speculate and hope that the movie will be revived. But until there’s concrete evidence to support the rumors, it’s difficult to say for sure whether The Hunt for Ben Solo movie will ever see the light of day.

One thing is certain, however: the excitement and speculation surrounding The Hunt for Ben Solo movie are a testament to the enduring power of the Star Wars franchise and its dedicated fan base.