Episode viii the last jedi is a 2017 american epic spaceopera film written and directed by rian johnson. Episode viiis script is still shrouded in mystery so even the smallest kernel of information goes a long way. Gq december issue cover star adam driver talks star wars. Adam driver, who plays villain kylo ren in star wars.
Episode viii will explore kylo rens humanity and why he feels morally justified by his violent actions, according to star adam driver. Adam driver thinks star wars 8 should open without a trailer. How adam driver went the distance for daisy ridley. Spawn adam driver, in character as kylo ren, han solos son and. Obviously, the earlier films served as a guide, but the new ones had to reflect 21st century society and filmmaking techniques. Adam driver on white privilege, star wars, and why blackkklansman reflects his desire to chase his favorite directors. Adam driver will intrigue star wars fans with an interview on sunday today in which he discusses his sith character, kylo ren. But thats not the only reason people are talking about him. Adam driver was back as saturday night live host tonight, and so was undercover ren. That said, its my least favourite of all the star wars films, if you ignore the prequels.
Lucasfilm movies adam driver learned a lot about kylo ren in star wars. The rise of skywalker, which will be in theaters dec. Adam douglas driver born november 19, 1983 is an american actor. Yjr rise of skywalker at the tcl chinese theatre in hollywood on dec.
Adam driver brings a certain gravitas to the star wars saga. Daisy ridley actor, adam driver actor, rian johnson director format. He also searches for his missing mentor, father cristovao ferreira played by liam neeson. 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. Petition george lucas, harrison ford, adam driver, mark. Star wars the last jedi adam driver interview youtube. In early 2014, driver was cast as villain kylo ren in star wars.
Following the events of september 11 terrorist attacks, adam driver decided to join the military and became a. The last jedi, is suggesting some surprises might be in store for audiences when they finally sit down to watch the film. When you realize later that it was none other than adam driver, your life begins down a path that you would have never predicted. Mark hamill calls adam driver moody, revealing that the girls actor declined an invitation to hang out.
Posted on tuesday, december th, 2016 by peter sciretta. Adam driver i adam douglas driver was born in san diego, california. Adam drivers kylo ren returns for star wars undercover. Driver brings up an interesting point, in that one of abrams objectives on the force awakens was to establish a tone for the modern interpretation of the star wars saga and figure out how they were going to achieve that. Adam driver and joanne tucker arrive for the world premiere of disneys star wars. Episode viii, so much so, that theyre jumping on anything that anybody says in order to get an idea. All about adam drivers shirtless scene in star wars the.
Adam driver and jj abrams give detail on why ben solo became kylo ren. Daisy ridley, john boyega, adam driver and their last jedi comrades discuss the difficulties of new relationships, the joys of villainy and. With four months to go until episode viii premieres, fans are starting to learn more details about the highlyanticipated sequel. Mark hamill, adam driver, gwendoline christie, and benicio del toro, star wars. Adam driver discusses kylo ren, how his relationship working with j. Star wars villian adam driver is suddenly being raked over the coals on twitter because he walked out of an interview. Star wars 8 actor adam driver doesnt think there should be a trailer. Adam driver, who plays kylo ren in the new star wars films, has spoken about the script to star wars episode viii in an interview with collider, driver likens episode viiis script to empire. Can you break through the walls he has so carefully constructed around himself. Adam driver, best known for his performances in girls, the star wars franchise, and blackkklansman, is nominated for a golden globe for his role in noah baumbachs marriage story. John boyega, carrie fisher, adam driver, mark hamill, daisy ridley. Adam driver compares star wars episode 8 script to empire. Amazons choice recommends highly rated, wellpriced products available to ship immediately. Trailer kylo ren the last jedi star wars 8 adam driver.
The last jedi in a new video interview for star wars. Adam driver refused to hang out with mark hamill on star wars 8 set. Adam driver is sad to leave the star wars franchise. Adam driver has remarkably transformed himself from a feeble priest in martin scorseses silence to super fit villain, kylo ren, in star wars 8. Adam driver born november 19, 1983 is an academy awardnominated american actor who starred in the sequel trilogy films star wars.
You might want a star wars 8 trailer but adam driver doesnt. This is a star wars film that wants to tell you to expect new and different things. It seems han and leia were too busy smugglingcoordinating wars to. During a discussion about jim jarmuschs paterson, adam driver took time to discuss how impressed he is of rian johnsons star wars episode 8 script. Adam talks about playing an evil character, daisy discusses her characters family, rian settles the. The star wars actor on leaving the marines, filming nude scenes with lena dunham and getting in touch with his dark side. Compared with the military, acting isnt that difficult.
In silence, driver plays portuguese priest who attempts to spread his religion to an embattled 17th century japan. Episode ix the rise of skywalker as the villainous kylo ren. Adam douglas driver was born on november 19, 1983, in san diego, california, the son of nancy wright nee needham, a paralegal, and joe douglas driver. Hes an accomplished actor lena dunhams girls, jim jarmuschs paterson, martin scorseses silence, but, like alec guinness. Adam driver discusses playing kylo ren in final star wars. Adam driver interviews daisy ridley for the last jedi. Adam driver and daisy ridley display their tight nit relationship, which is a great sign for the upcoming the last jedi. The rise of skywalker adam driver interview youtube. The main theme of this film is summed up in a line from kylo ren.
Ben affleck is singing adam drivers praises after the stars wars actor went the extra mile to make sure afflecks 8yearold son samuel had the best birthday ever on tuesdays episode of. Kylo rens actor adam driver forgets the name of star wars. The 35yearold actor has portrayed kylo ren in the most recent films in the scifi saga but the series will end with the upcoming rise of skywalker and adam will miss his castmates very much. Hes portrayed by adam driver in star wars episode vii. Adam driver talks star wars 8s really great script and working with rian johnson. 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.
Adam driver refused to hang out with mark hamill on star. Ben affleck explains how adam driver saved his star wars. Earlier this month, a massive spread from ew contained all sorts of information, ranging. Adam douglas driver was born in san diego, california. People recently caught up with johnson to ask him how that scene came to be and whether or not driver was shy about that beefcake moment. Star wars 8 star adam driver thinks it would be a bold move to release no trailers whatsoever for this highlyanticipated sequel. Adam driver returned last month as kylo ren in the last jedi. The last jedi, a science fiction movie starring daisy ridley, adam driver and mark hamill. This is why people cant stop talking about adam driver as. This is why people cant stop talking about adam driver as kylo ren.
Adam driver born november 19, 1983 is an academy award nominated american actor who starred in the sequel trilogy films star wars. George lucas, harrison ford, adam driver, mark hamill, donald trump, bernie sanders, kathleen kennedy, u. Ben affleck explains how adam driver saved his star wars superfan sons birthday party. The blackkklansman and the man who killed don quixote star. The talented actor opens up about his latest role in the martin scorsese film silence, the grueling prep he endured, and why the films themes are similar to star wars. Adam driver gave ben afflecks son star wars birthday. Adam driver discusses playing kylo ren in final star wars release adam driver plays kylo ren in star wars. Rise of skywalker cast salary isnt what youd expect. Kylo ren darkness dark side adam driver undercover as matt, a radar technician, at starkiller base snoke daisy ridley trailer battlefront 2.
The marriage story star went so far as to say that he wants fans to forget he ever played the role of kylo ren. One of the most memorable skits from drivers snl hosting debut in january 2016 was star wars undercover boss. However, affleck also admitted that, recently, he almost let his star warsloving son down, when he showed up to his surprise birthday party emptyhanded. Heres how seriously adam driver takes playing kylo ren. It is the second installment of the star wars sequel trilogy, following the force awakens 2015, and it is the eighth episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. The last jedi, adam driver returns as kylo ren, a charismatic villain who has modeled himself on darth vader. Star wars the last jedi interview with adam driver. But as adam driver prepares for another turn as kylo ren in.
Star wars 8 actor adam driver doesnt think there should. Kylo ren is a fictional character and major antagonist in the star wars franchise. Adam driver talks star wars 8s really great script and. Star wars villian adam driver is suddenly being raked over. Adam driver learned a lot about kylo ren in star wars.