Star Wars: Adam Driver talks about the Star Wars scene that doomed him forever

Star Wars: Adam Driver talks about the Star Wars scene that doomed him forever – The actor remembers that even though the years go by, there is one scene that will never leave him alone.

By Megan Sauer

Adam Driver took on one of the most important Star Wars roles in the sequel trilogy, a character that forever marked the franchise but perhaps disappointed in its conclusion. Despite the above, Kylo Ren is one of the great figures of the distant galaxy and a role that forever marked his actor. Now, in an interview with Chris Wallace (via Variety ), Adam talks about the scene that forever marked his career and that everyone reminds him of over and over again.

Kylo Ren played a crucial role in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, consisting of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. His importance lies in being a complex and multidimensional character who breaks with the typical dichotomy between good and evil in the saga. Having been trained as a Jedi, Kylo Ren succumbs to the dark side and becomes a formidable leader of the First Order. His internal struggle, marked by the influence of his grandfather Darth Vader and his connection to Rey, adds emotional layers to the narrative.

The character had a significant impact on Star Wars fandom by defying fans’ expectations of what it means to be a villain in the franchise. His moral complexity and his desire to find his own path made him a fascinating and, in many ways, tragic character. Adam Driver received praise for his performance, contributing to Kylo Ren’s resonance among fans. Although the trilogy received mixed reviews, Kylo Ren stands out as a distinctive element that added depth and moral ambiguity to the Star Wars narrative, leaving a lasting impression on the saga’s mythology.

Now, Han Solo’s death scene in Star Wars: The Force Awakens is particularly shocking due to its emotional and symbolic weight. A beloved character since the original trilogy, Han embodies the archetype of the brave and charismatic hero. The surprise and betrayal of being murdered by his own son, Kylo Ren, adds an additional layer of tragedy. The father-son relationship, Kylo Ren’s internal struggle between light and darkness, and the connection to the franchise’s past make Han’s death an emotionally devastating moment for fans. The loss of this iconic character represents a fundamental transition in the Star Wars narrative, marking the end of an era and establishing the emotional complexities that would define the sequel trilogy.

It is precisely Han Solo’s death scene that forever marked Adam Driver and that has become a kind of cross that he continues to carry throughout his career:

“Someone reminds me every day. Not every day, but yes. It used to be more, but now probably once a month someone reminds me that I killed Han Solo.”

The conclusion of Kylo Ren and the Reylo dynamic in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, especially in The Rise of Skywalker , disappointed some fans due to the perception that it was resolved in a hasty and unsatisfactory manner. Throughout the films, a unique and complicated connection was built between Kylo Ren and Rey, suggesting a possible redemption for the former and a deeper emotional bond between them. However, the speed with which Kylo Ren switches sides and redeems himself, followed by him sacrificing himself to save Rey, left some fans feeling that his arc was not fully developed or convincingly explored.

Furthermore, Reylo’s conclusion also generated controversy. While some fans were hoping for a romantic ending between Kylo and Rey, others were disappointed by the lack of clarity and the choice to make the connection between them more platonic. The ambiguity in the nature of their relationship, combined with Kylo’s death, left some fans longing for a more satisfying and definitive closure for these characters. Variability in audience expectations and story execution contributed to disappointment among some fans regarding the conclusion of Kylo Ren and the Reylo element.

But a new Star Wars movie with Daisy Ridley is on the way and we might have more news about Ben Solo, at least by word of mouth. At the moment there is no release date.