Jan 02, 2020 so it makes some sense that adam driver, who plays ben solo in the new trilogy of films, would be asked by the international outlet lematin if hed ever consider returning to the role of kylo ren. Star wars adam driver considered for the role of lex. Whatever his role will be, driver can count on the support of his girls co star lena dunham. The possibility of a star wars return for adam driver.
The rise of skywalker, his role in marriage story and transitioning. How adam driver got his huge star wars role and then had. Star wars adam driver has a brilliant perspective on 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. In driver s defense, he preferred working in theater and smaller independent films, but not even the juilliardtrained actor could resist. When news first broke that her close friend would be in. Adam is the only new cast member who did not have to audition. Adam driver is ready to travel to a galaxy far, far, away. Girls star adam driver is in final negotiations to star as the villain in star wars. The marriage story star went so far as to say that he wants fans to forget he ever played the role of kylo ren. Driver, now best know for his roles as adam sackler in girls and kylo ren in star wars, is a famously private man who does not like to watch or. Star wars adam driver says hes excited to reprise role of.
Star wars super rumor site, making star wars, has the skinny on adam driver s role in star wars. Adam driver is an american actor known for his breakout role on the tv. Adam driver teases an important empathetic moment for kylo ren in star wars. The rise of skywalker the actor plays kylo ren in the final chapter of the epic saga, which will be released in theaters on dec. On the tuesday after labor day, driver is back in his home neighborhood of brooklyn heights after. After all, this star wars villain put the actor on the map. The 10 best adam driver roles that arent star wars according to.
Soon after girls star adam driver landed a role as the baddie in j. Adam driver is an american actor known for his breakout role on the tv series girls, as well as his bigscreen work in inside llewyn davis and the star wars franchise. Star wars adam driver to take over ben affleck role in new movie. May 25, 2017 being the bad guy of the new star wars saga requires a lot of focus on the dark sideeven when more cheerful costars try to hug you out of it. He rose to prominence in the supporting role of adam sackler in the hbo comedydrama series girls 20122017, for which he received three consecutive nominations for the primetime emmy award for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series.
Adam driver discusses his biggest roles, from star wars to marriage story. Throughout the films, kylo ren wielded a crossguard lightsaber, which driver had to. Adam driver moves from brooklyn heights apartment page six. Photo by victoria willinvisionap, file he might have callously killed his father, han solo, but like all wellwritten bad guys, kylo ren is the hero of his own star wars story. Villain role in star wars movie for the former mishawaka high school student has family and. Episode vii, the story came with the detail that hed play the villain. A star turn for mishawaka graduate adam driver in the. Adam driver discusses his biggest roles, from star wars to. A few sources who have been proven to be reliable in the past have revealed that adam driver is being considered for the role of lex luthor. If driver is to be believed, the answer is a resounding no, and bens role in the star wars universe has come to a genuine end driver discussed a potential ben. The marriage story star has developed over the past decade from a hollywood curiosity to one of the most fascinating and unignorable actors working today.
Jan 26, 2020 on saturday night live, adam driver played kylo ren in another star wars inspired undercover boss sketch. Gq december issue cover star adam driver talks star wars. With most of the casts roles still a mystery, this remains the biggest insight into whos who among the new faces. Mar 31, 2020 adam douglas driver is a famous american actor who rose to prominence for his role as adam sackler in the hbo drama series titled girls. Listen to adam on the howard stern show below and see him in star wars. Driver reprised the role of budding sith lord kylo ren for star wars. These star wars 7 photos could reveal adam drivers true role. Adam driver is playing the lead role in the upcoming star. Thats thanks in great part to his role as the darthvaderesque kylo ren in last years smash hit star wars. Find out why adam driver does not want you to remember that he played kylo ren. Kylo ren is the chosen name of ben solo, a the only child of original star wars trilogy characters han solo and princess leia organa. Adam driver says star wars character kylo ren isnt evil hes just confident hes right fox news fox news. Episode vii set, where harry potter scenes were also filmed.
Adam driver on massive weight loss, girls finale and his. Adam douglas driver was born in san diego, california. Adam driver played the eversocomplex villain kylo ren in the star wars sequel trilogy. They had a number of meetings to discuss the character and what was planned for it before adam accepted the part hes. Sources tell variety that while no deal is done yet, the girls actor is close to signing on to play the villain in j. Dec 02, 2019 for adam driver, the privilege of making it all the way from smalltown indiana to working alongside directors whose movies he used to rent comes with an obligation to throw all your energy at. Throughout the films, kylo ren wielded a crossguard lightsaber, which driver had to learn how to use to. Sep 11, 2017 despite starring in the hit hbo series girls, adam driver was a relatively unknown actor until landing the villainous role of kylo ren in star wars. The 10 best adam driver roles that arent star wars. Sep 20, 2019 before 2015, adam driver was best known to people who could afford hbo as the lovelust interest of lena dunhams character in girls. The actor has won numerous awards during his acting career and he is reprising his role in the upcoming star wars sequel. Daniel radcliffe describes how his what if co star adam driver will be on the star wars.
Driver is famous for his role as kylo ren, recently appearing in star. On saturday night live, adam driver played kylo ren in another star wars inspired undercover boss sketch. In the snl skit, adam driver s kylo ren makes multiple references to star wars. Adam driver reprised his star wars role while hosting the saturday, january 25, episode of saturday night live. Being the bad guy of the new star wars saga requires a lot of focus on the dark sideeven when more cheerful costars try to hug you out of it. Mar 26, 2020 adam driver played the eversocomplex villain kylo ren in the star wars sequel trilogy. It sounds like rey will not be returning to star wars anytime soon.
Daisy ridley was making minimum wage at a pub before star. Feb 01, 2016 adam is the only new cast member who did not have to audition. Jan 26, 2020 adam driver reprised his star wars role while hosting the saturday, january 25, episode of saturday night live. The performance that will follow adam driver around forever is his portrayal of kylo ren. Theres a double standard for men and women the star wars actor on leaving the marines, filming nude and getting to know his dark side. The last jedi, in which he killed snoke and fired on his mothers ship. Despite starring in the hit hbo series girls, adam driver was a relatively unknown actor until landing the villainous role of kylo ren in star wars. Star wars adam driver has a brilliant perspective on the force awakens title. A star turn for mishawaka graduate adam driver by jeff harrell south bend tribune.
According to the site, driver will be portraying kylo ren, a force sensitive, sith lord type villain. Jan 04, 2017 adam driver may be one of the most recognizable faces in hollywood. Kylo ren is a fictional character and major antagonist in the star wars franchise. The 32yearold actor is reprising his role as lightsaberwielding villain kylo ren in the scifi. Adam douglas driver born november 19, 1983 is an american actor. Star wars adam driver to take over ben afflecks lead role in new movie but affleck will still appear. Adam driver on channeling villain vibes in star wars.
Star wars adam driver considered for the role of lex luthor. Star wars trilogy explored with a kiss between mark hamills luke skywalker. The star wars sequel trilogys tragically torn antagonist, kylo ren, became many viewers introduction to the 36yearold, indiana native, adam. Dec 12, 2019 if youre a fan of scenes like these, star wars. Dec 26, 2019 adam driver is an american actor known for his breakout role on the tv series girls, as well as his big screen work in inside llewyn davis and the star wars franchise. Jan 10, 2020 the marriage story star went so far as to say that he wants fans to forget he ever played the role of kylo ren. Star wars adam driver says hes excited to reprise role. Adam douglas driver is a famous american actor who rose to prominence for his role as adam sackler in the hbo drama series titled girls. But force awakens vet adam driver cannot wait to get back onto the set of star wars episode viii. Dec 20, 2019 daisy ridley is the 27yearold star of disneys star wars trilogy and the new the rise of skywalker, which opens on dec. In early 2014, driver was cast as villain kylo ren in star wars. According to the site, driver will be portraying kylo ren, a force sensitive. How adam driver got his huge star wars role and then.
Adam driver wants you to forget he was ever kylo ren or ben solo. The rise of skywalker could be set to take over a role from ben affleck in new movie the last duel the former batman was apparently eyeing a lead role in the movie, which would see. His mother, nancy needham wright, is a paralegal from mishawaka, indiana, and his father, joe douglas driver, who has deep roots in the american south, is from little rock, arkansas. Daisy ridley is the 27yearold star of disneys star wars trilogy and the new the rise of skywalker, which opens on dec. Episode vii, the actor was seen moving out of his brooklyn heights apartment. Dec 30, 2019 if driver is to be believed, the answer is a resounding no, and bens role in the star wars universe has come to a genuine end driver discussed a potential ben solo revival with the french. In just four years, star wars fans were taken on a twisty, turning ride across the galaxy to wrap up the. Abrams offered him the role without having him read for it. Saturday night live stars who landed alist romances.
Heres how seriously adam driver takes playing kylo ren. The star wars actor dishes on playing the villain in the latest movie of the hit franchise. Theres a lot up to interpretation by the end of the movie. Hes back in oscar contention this years with his performance in marriage story. Adam driver reprises kylo ren undercover boss role on.
Star wars adam driver to take over ben affleck role in. Adam driver says star wars character kylo ren isnt evil. A character actor who caught audiences attention with the role of adam on the landmark hbo series girls, adam driver was an enlisted marine before he ever became a professional actor. Making star wars now claims to have conformation of driver as kylo ren. Adam driver discusses his biggest roles, from star wars. Back when variety reported that girls breakout adam driver was joining star wars. Dec 17, 2019 driver talks about what his character kylo ren has in store for star wars.
Adam driver on 50pound weight loss, girls finale and the next star wars driver appears on popcorn with peter travers to talk about his. The rise of skywalker is a mustsee because, according to adam driver himself, theres a very empathetic moment for kylo in the mix. Along with his words to xilla valentine, adam driver recently talked about how much he loves the ambiguity of star wars. Mar 30, 2016 but force awakens vet adam driver cannot wait to get back onto the set of star wars episode viii. From girls to star wars, adam driver has had quite the career. Adam driver really might be the actor of his generation. Driver talks about what his character kylo ren has in store for star wars. Kylo ren is the chosen name of ben solo, the only child of original star wars trilogy characters han solo and princess leia organa. Driver cofounded arts in the armed forces, a group dedicated to bringing the best modern american theater to members of the military, free of charge. The force awakens just a few weeks away, there was a lot to ask adam driver on tuesday. Before landing her breakout role in the multibilliondollar. How adam driver got his huge star wars role and then had to think about it the force awakens star also tells howard about his private screening with princess leia. Why are fans calling for adam driver to reprise his role as ben solo. The rise of skywalker, his role in marriage story and transitioning from serving as a marine to becoming an actor.
The force awakens was released on december 18, 2015 to. The possibility of a star wars return for adam driver looper. On saturday night live, adam driver played kylo ren in. The star of ophelia talks the holes in her stomach, getting slapped by naomi watts, and what carrie fisher said to her while filming their last star wars scene. The skywalker saga might be over, but will kylo ren return to fight another day. Star wars adam driver reprises kylo ren role for snl sketch. Dec 08, 2015 the star wars actor dishes on playing the villain in the latest movie of the hit franchise.