Adam driver played the eversocomplex villain kylo ren in the star wars sequel trilogy. The skywalker saga might be over, but will kylo ren return to fight another day. Adam douglas driver was born in san diego, california. Star wars adam driver reprises kylo ren role for snl sketch.
See an alternate look for adam drivers kylo ren mask for star. The heartwarming reason adam driver is thanking upset. Lucasfilm developing kylo ren prequel with adam driver. Adam driver returned last month as kylo ren in the last jedi. Along the way, audiences were introduced to quite a. Adam driver, the actor behind kylo ren, has done the same since being cast. Adam drivers kylo ren is meant to be a character of conflicthe is defined by the push and pull of morality. The possibility of a star wars return for adam driver. More than just kylo ren adam driver is perhaps best known for his performances in girls, the star wars franchise, and blackkklansman. But for fans of the character, the good news doesnt end there, as lucasfilm still has.
In early 2014, driver was cast as villain kylo ren in star wars. When adam driver hosted saturday night live in 2016 he went viral for a star warsundercover boss mashup sketch that saw his kylo ren put on a disguise in order to observe his. The rise of skywalker, adam driver reveals he performed all of his own stunts during kylo rens fight scenes. This is why people cant stop talking about adam driver as kylo ren. Behind the scenes with star wars actor adam driver time. Kylo ren and reys relationship status throughout the new star wars trilogy has definitely complicated. Star crossed kylo ren adam driver and rey battle it out with lightsabers in a stormy confrontation. Adam driver of star wars reflects on the man behind the. Star wars the rise of skywalker actor adam driver has reprised his role as baddie kylo ren for a followup to his iconic undercover saturday night live skit. This clip is from the bluray and digital bonus feature the skywalker legacy showcases the training of adam driver as kylo ren. Adam driver has known kylo rens star wars 9 fate since. In just four years, star wars fans were taken on a twisty, turning ride across the galaxy to wrap up the story that george lucas began in 1977. Adam drivers incredible transformation into kylo ren. Find out why adam driver does not want you to remember that he played kylo ren.
Adam drivers incredible transformation into kylo ren youtube. Theres a big reason adam driver is grateful to star wars fans. Before 2015, adam driver was best known to people who could afford hbo as the lovelust interest of lena dunhams character in girls. Adam drivers neighbors call him kylo ren to his face. Adam driver has revealed that he was stalked by a fan dressed as his villainous star wars character kylo ren. Adam driver gave ben afflecks son star wars birthday. When adam driver hosted saturday night live in 2016 he went viral for a star wars undercover boss mashup sketch that saw his kylo ren put on a disguise in order to observe his employees.
Adam driver is kylo ren in snl star wars undercover boss. Following the release of the rise of skywalker, many are wondering whether adam. Adam driver gave ben afflecks star warsloving son the best birthday surprise from kylo ren this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Adam driver of star wars reflects on the man behind the mask, kylo ren adam driver, who plays kylo ren, at the redcarpet premiere of star wars. Episode ix the rise of skywalker 2019 adam driver as kylo ren. Time photographer marco grob spent some time with adam driver, who joins the dark side in the highly anticipated star wars. Of the many compelling components of the star wars sequel trilogy, adam drivers performance as kylo ren is easily one of the standout elements, with a. If never thought i hear a star wars character say deez nutz and okay boomerbut man this is will probably be the last time adam driver will play kylo ren adam you were fantastic as kylo. Throughout the films, kylo ren wielded a crossguard lightsaber, which driver had to learn how to use to. Adam driver born november 19, 1983 is an academy award nominated american actor who starred in the sequel trilogy films star wars.
Adam driver was back as saturday night live host tonight, and so was undercover ren. Kylo ren adam driver goes undercover as matt, a radar technician, at starkiller base. Adam driver breaks down how he trained for kylo rens. Adam driver explains kylo rens new helmet in star wars.
The rise of skywalker, which will be in theaters dec. W ith his long back cloak and heavy, intimidating mask, new star wars baddie kylo ren may look a lot like darth vader but actor adam driver, who plays ren in. The rise of skywalker had to wear lifts due to adam drivers height. Star wars adam driver has a brilliant perspective on the. Adam driver hosted saturday night live for the third time and delighted fans with the return of an instant classic from his 2016 hosting debut. Their forceconnectionwhat driver calls their maybebondwill turn out to run even. One of the most memorable skits from drivers snl hosting debut in january 2016 was star wars undercover b.
One of thems the rise of kylo ren, which will dive into the hazy origins of adam drivers dark prince. The last time you saw kylo ren, the whiny leader of the first order was being defeated by rey and finn, and he was left with a scar on his face two years later, hes back in star wars. Adam driver discusses playing kylo ren in final star wars. Adam drivers performance as kylo ren is easily one of the best parts of the star wars sequels and ever since his debut in the force awakens, the character has stood firm as one of the.
But thats not the only reason people are talking about him. This is why people cant stop talking about adam driver as. The performance that will follow adam driver around forever is his portrayal of kylo ren. The actors who portrayed the knights of ren in star wars. After kylo ren played by adam driver returned to the jedi order and reclaimed his birth name of ben solo in the rise of skywalker, he met a tragic end. Episode ix the rise of skywalker as the villainous kylo ren. While fans are understandably excited about the next chapter in the star wars saga. The force awakens was released on december 18, 2015 to commercial and critical success. The rise of skywalker reveals an early illustration of adam drivers repaired kylo ren mask. Adam driver discusses playing kylo ren in final star wars release adam driver plays kylo ren in star wars.
One figure who continues to invite speculation is adam drivers kylo ren, seen wielding a controversial crossguard lightsaber in the trailers for the film. Adam driver training as kylo ren for the rise of skywalker. Adam drivers kylo ren returns for star wars undercover. With each new star wars installment, we see the ostensible villain struggle more. Star wars the last jedi kylo ren workout mens health. He reprised the role in the last jedi 2017 and the rise of skywalker 2019. Adam driver admits that he has known kylo rens fate in star wars 9 since he signed on for the role. Kylo ren is a fictional character and major antagonist in the star wars franchise.