Adam Driver Reveals Original Darker Arc for Kylo Ren in Star Wars Trilogy

The actor's revelation about the initial plan for his character sparks debate among fans and raises questions about the trilogy's creative decisions.

Adam Driver, who played Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, revealed in a recent interview that the character's arc was originally intended to be the opposite of Darth Vader's, starting confused and vulnerable and ending committed to the dark side.
The revelation has divided Star Wars fans, with some arguing that a purely evil Kylo Ren would have undermined the series' themes of hope and redemption, while others believe it would have made more sense and added depth to the character.
Driver's comments suggest that the change in Kylo Ren's arc occurred during the production of the films, with the character's trajectory shifting significantly in 'The Last Jedi' and 'The Rise of Skywalker'.
The Star Wars sequel trilogy, particularly 'The Rise of Skywalker', received mixed reviews from critics and fans, with some suggesting that the changes to Kylo Ren's character may have contributed to the films' perceived shortcomings.
Despite the controversy, 'The Rise of Skywalker' still performed well at the box office, earning over $1 billion worldwide, albeit with lower opening numbers than its predecessors.