“He is someone who doesn’t think of himself as evil, but thinks of himself as right,” says Adam Driver in an interview with AP. Driver reprises his role as the conflicted Kylo Ren in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
“It’s definitely more exciting to play because I don’t think I know what pure evil is, nor does that seem to be something that sustains itself or is interesting to watch,” Driver says. “Watching people who feel kind of morally justified to behave the way they do is in a way more unpredictable and dangerous because there’s nothing that they won’t do to accomplish their mission because they feel empowered in being right.”
According to the interview, the kids who are especially taken with Kylo give him slight pause, though. “I worry about them,” Driver laughs. “Especially if they’re with their father.”
What do you think? Has Kylo Ren overtaken Rey as the broodier hero of choice? Like everyone on the Dark Side, from US politicians on the Left and Right, to control freaks over in the Middle East, maybe all Kylo needs is a GF - and a hug?
Kylo. May the Force Be With You.
