Adam Driver's Response to Potential Star Wars Cameos Following Draining Encounter

Adam Driver, known for his role in the recent Star Wars trilogy, has spoken about the possibility of appearing in future films of the franchise. Since its debut in 1977, the Star Wars universe has undergone several transformations, including the release of three different trilogy films.

The new trilogy of films, which began with The Force Awakens in 2015, introduced fans to beloved new characters such as Oscar Isaac's Poe Dameron and Daisy Ridley's Rey. Many have been eager to know if these new Star Wars heroes will be appearing in future films. However, it appears that Adam Driver's Kylo Ren, one of the central characters, will not be making a return as the actor has denied rumors of his involvement in the franchise.

Driver is too “exhausted” by Star Wars to make any cameos

During his appearance on the “SmartLess” podcast, Driver was questioned by co-host Sean Haynes about whether his character of Kylo Ren was finished in the Star Wars universe. Driver responded with, “Yes…They’re doing stuff, but not with me. I’m not doing any more.”

The driver remarked that "Star Wars" was particularly draining for him, as he had not yet grasped the rhythm of such a large set. He explained that while he prefers not to control the pace of a production, he has adapted his approach when working with directors who prefer to shoot quickly, such as Spike Lee and Steven Soderbergh.

The driver was questioned about his potential return to the franchise as Ridley prepares to reprise her role as Rey in an upcoming film that will explore her character's aftermath from The Rise of Skywalker. It seems reasonable that Driver may not be eager to return as Kylo Ren, considering the character's sacrifice for Rey at the end of the film, serving as penance for his previous murderous actions in the trilogy.

Other Star Wars characters have returned as Force ghosts, but Driver seems to believe that his storyline is finished and does not need to be revisited in any future films.

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Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z fan, I am disappointed to hear that Adam Driver may not be returning to the Star Wars franchise. I grew up watching the new trilogy, and his portrayal of Kylo Ren was one of my favorite parts. I thought he brought a lot of depth and complexity to the character, and I was hoping to see more of him in future films.

I can understand why Driver might be feeling exhausted from the franchise. Star Wars is a huge undertaking, and it can be very demanding on the actors. I also think it's important to respect Driver's decision to move on from the role. He's a talented actor, and I'm excited to see what he does next.