Adam Driver Career Retrospective | SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations
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- Adam shares stories from his performances in Star Wars, Lincoln, Hungry Hearts, Silence, BlacKkKlansman, Girls, and Saturday Night Live in this interview on his acting career. He remembers his early days in theater, working with Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg, discusses his non-profit organization Arts in the Armed Forces, and gives advice for struggling actors in this Q&A moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, exploring the process and profession of acting.
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0:00 - Intro
1:05 - SAG Card
2:17 - Upbringing
16:28 - Juilliard and Theater
30:44 - Arts in the Armed Forces
37:30 - HBO’s Girls
39:57 - Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln
41:08 - Hungry Hearts
42:00 - Star Wars: Playing Kylo Ren
50:21 - Silence / Working with Martin Scorsese
1:00:41 - BlacKkKlansman
1:19:00 - Working on SNL
1:26:29 - Advice to struggling actors - บันเทิง
He's one of those people that the longer they talk the more attractive they get.
YESSSS. It's his voice and intelligence and overall demeanor that is sexy. Not that the gorgeous hair, body, eyes and lips hurt or anything. hehe
He has a really good sense of humor. And he's very humble and gracious.
Literally tho
Trueee
@@bdbdebdhsshheueuhs1505 yes, I have the same view of Sandra Oh, her presence and acting really lift her
Adam is talking about how he was worried about ruining Star Wars. In reality, my dude probably has major back problems from CARRYING that trilogy with an incredible performance of one of the best Star Wars characters (at least in my opinion).
Brenna 345 i cant imagine kylo being played my anyone else, he was the perfect person for that role.
You are totally right
Never thought that the one positive takeaway from the trainwreck that was Disney's Star Wars trilogy would be how much we love Adam and to some extent, Kylo Ren/Ben Solo but here we are. To be clear, I'm not complaining. Though I will never forgive Disney/JJ Abrams for wasting his talent.
100% Adam is amazing. I'm so glad I was able to discover his amazingness.
jbvader721 EXACTLY
Okay I love Adam Driver but can we talk about the moderator?? She’s amazing! Great questions and ability to have a good discussion omg I love her
She is great!
Shes amazing!
Absolutely. She is amazing. Love these interviews.
When she said “fuck yeah” I smiled.
I was literally thinking the same!!! She wasn’t asking the mediocre questions, trying to get something more obscure and new!
I can tell Adam struggles a little with anxiety and social interaction but yet I think he talks very well and seems to be an extremely humble & intelligent person. Much respect.
Supreme Leader that’s why I like him
He's probably a bit nervous but he has a pretty good level of eye contact with the interviewer. If he had social anxiety he probably wouldn't.
I think most people don't enjoy public speaking, especially talking about themselves, especially knowing that things are being recorded FOREVER, and will be quoted back them in the future.
@@rainakochanvideo always compliment his new helmet.
He is very shy, maybe he has some kinda socialphobia
This moderator is AMAZING. He is so difficult to interview. She kept at it and worked to get him to a place of comfort. His body language just opened up as time went on. Fun to watch. Actually quite fascinating.
I noticed that too. To watch him gradually fall into complete ease, thanks to her. He changed completely. Really was fascinating to watch, for sure. She's superb. Not just by pulling him out from behind that shield of reservation and intensity, she managed to bring out his best most endearing qualities
He’s such a nervous guy, bless him
You think so? I always think his answers are very open, sincere and not pretentious. I never thought that he seemed difficult to interview.
Adam Driver is THE SEXIEST ugly guy . Proves that sex appeal has little to do with looks
Mary Combs I don’t think he’s ugly lol he’s just not the thing people would find attractive until you get into his personality
Well I’m just glad to live in a lifetime with Adam Driver in it
Alpha june SAME
Alpha june relatable
You are so right
Absolutely 😊
Yes!!!! 😍
i love how she was so prepared for the interview, she saw the movies, she knew the plays, she know what she was talking about and it made the conversation so interesting
Man, I can only imagine her routine must be. It's one hell of a job
This beautiful lady is one of the best interviewee I’ve seen in ages.
Jenelle is the best!
Hello
Brilliant interviewer. She deserves all of the credit
"Kylo needs his coffee." I love this man!!
Peg202 XO time stamp please
Ellie’s World 48:55
@@elliejohnston3679 48:45
Anyone else come here to be impressed by him, and leaves impressed by HER?
Yeah she was such an excellent interviewer, and handled everything great.
So impressed. What a great interviewer
Is like being a fly in the wall, and being able to listen to a great conversation. She is amazing, and so is he.
Adam is a diamond in the rough. He is incredibly beautiful and well spoken. He is talented and his range is beyond anything I've ever seen. He is so damn funny and he is so beautiful without trying and without even knowing how sexy he is. Adam is someone who you can just hang out with and shoot the shit or have a deep conversation with and be awed by both. Just incredibly beautiful. thank you.
He is hilarious!
Well said!!!
He's just an actor. Actors are just like anybody else but instead of digging ditches they pretend to be someone they're not. Great actors are great liars. Just putting things into perspective a bit because that diatribe was insane (unless you are his mother who would know him that well). I like him alright too, but this celebrity culture is nuts. Also, he seems pretty serious not at all damn funny.
vaskylark um... I think you’re deaf cause he had me smiling the whole time. He’s so honest and sweet, how can you not see his sincerity?
Kirah32 you described him perfectly thats why I love this man sm
I love that he casually swears when he’s allowed to😂
he can drop an f bomb like a breath...so smooth
And, it doesn't come off as crass or rude. It's perfect timing and no other word would do. Even his cussing is classy and smart. 🙂🙂🙂
So I thought I got over this crush but yeah ... I’m back. Back in the black hole that is the crushing affection that I feel towards this man that I don’t know.
Mons sameeee especially now after Star Wars IX I’m watching every single interview of him
Welcome to the club.
Yyyup. The best part is knowing how much everyone's feels about him would freak him out. I'm glad for him he stays off of social media 😏
Toooo 😩 o cried for 6 days when i Saw the Last starwars Movie
@@bdbdebdhsshheueuhs1505 I cried for 2 weeks over Ben Solo and now here I am watching this interview.
One of the best and most versatile actors of his generation
Yup
Husband material right there! I love tall men so, It would be lovely to find a man like him.
Yes!
TOTALLY agree, he's super talented and very real, down to earth. Love his dry sence of humor.
The watch.
Love his dry humour!!!
Like Harrison ❤
@Sterman99 Quick! Pitch this!
me too
@Sterman99 - Okay, I'd go see that movie. :)
Those kids in his building are living the dream....
😂😂😂
44:49 I love the fact when Jenelle was talking about Ben Solo character Adam was nodding all the time. And when she stopped he was like „ No it’s not crazy, please continue.” Like he was so pleased because of understanding this character.
I'm with you on that too. :D
@Pipacs Levendula You're so right!
No, I'm not going to slash you with a light saber... However, I will say it's not so much that he's angry and sad because of what he's been through; although it does help with his demeanor. It's more that he's found purpose in it. The first purpose is that demeanor, because he can act out how he feels once he is found by Ren. He knows he will be forgiven, because the purpose is greater than himself, even if he dies trying.
You see...
*Ren is The Mystery Box"*
What if Ren is the genius of the Force Sensitives? He figured out that Sidious was overtaken by Plagueis when he killed him as his host. When Sidious died, he searched out a (not a Sith) dark side wielder and took Snoke on as a host.
Ren had been studying Vader's writings and is
searching for the key to lock away the cancer that's been threatening the galaxy for the last several generations. Plagueis did find a way to become immortal, but not in his own body. He is not part of the Living Force, he is the cancer. This ties everything back to before the PT, and explains Sidious' dual personalities in a sense. ~Not that it was needed.
Scenario:
He's as wise as Palpatine, but not even half as powerful. He's studied the Sith, the dark side, the Jedi.. no way he can
beat Snoke, except by outwitting him, and even that's a challenge he knows is too risky, knowing that he's has (knowledge of) the key to lock away the dark side for another thousand generations, or hopefully forever.
He and the Knights of Ren trained at Luke's academy, and also trained Ben with Luke's resolve to stand before the Emperor before he told Ben to join the dark side, "Learn the dark side powers. Earn the trust of Snoke. You will have to kill someone close to you -- show him the light is gone." Someone that means a lot to you; possibly even Luke, as he is also considered an enemy of Snoke, or will be soon - this is what Luke saw, as well as possibilities of his father and mother and other students he'd been spending a lot of time with. When someone reads Ben's thoughts, he can see what is in their mind also, which is why he woke up. Luke was rifling through the scenarios faster than Ben had even thought of them.
The Master of the Knights of Ren will handle the worst parts, but he must not give any information away, since there may be another threat behind Snoke. If the wrong people find out, the whole plan could be shot, so he's not giving too much information to anyone else, just enough to carry out their part.
Now that Snoke is dead and Kylo is perceived by the First Order as the new Supreme Leader, Hux sees he's not ruling the
galaxy with an iron fist, only the First Order; and mainly him - much like his grandfather. He's getting angrier by the day and started a plan to find and kidnap all the force sensitive kids, drug them and train them to do suicide runs and terrorize the galaxy his way. He also wants to narrow the chances of Kylo finding an apprentice, so this also works for that purpose; and is constantly looking, waiting for a chance to overtake him. Kylo, of course, can sense this, and proceeds with caution.
Snoke is in fact dead, but he's waiting in limbo for a Force Sensitive in tune enough with the dark side to take on as a
new host. Anakin, Qui Gon, Obi Wan and Yoda all know where he came from, and now that Luke has joined them and become one with the Force as well, he will know too. Obi Wan tells Luke what this thing is - basically an Anti-Force enemy - a cancer that consumes power, and then everything else until there's nothing left. It drains you of your soul and leaves just enough light to keep you alive, but once it's been in you, it is a part of you.
Yoda explains "It matters not, what it is and where it comes from. Interfere, we cannot, for the wisdom must come from the Living Force to lock him back into the prison, to be passed on as a legend in case it's released again. There is a looming presence that Ren does know about, but it's feasible that it's not in the force at this time - not a live threat anyway. He does sense we're running out of time though.
WIDE BOI I really need your profile picture 😭
the lil cinnamon roll faded away and become i believe a force ghost 🥺 i wanted lil skywalker babies but ok....
“This is an audience of SAG actors.”
“OK.”
🤣
2ndRatePetronius I thought he just said “hey.” 😂🤷🏻♀️
another reason to love this guy, exactly, WHO CARES ?
Said it before will say it again. Jenelle Riley is the best. I can watch any interview she does. Though it helps it's Adam Driver who seems to be most down to earth dude out there who happens to be a fantastic actor.
Kuki3l Yes, she’s wonderful. She really does her homework and her happiness puts her guests at ease.
Kuki3l She is a great interviewer.
Did she say: Fuck yeah!?
Yup, love her. Probably married... Shit.
This kid from "Off Camera" Sam Jones is such a great host too.
Love his down to earth sharing as well. I laughed through out this.
No one talks about when he said “you get the group of guys together and the IQ goes down” I laughed out loud
This woman may be the best interviewer I've ever seen. I love her! What a great rapport she established with this amazing actor. She really did her homework and is so knowledgeable about movies and congenial and respectful.
She's a great interviewer I see moments where he seems comfortable and in the moment talking with her
the best interview of him certainly. His answers were so thoughtful and deep. I never heard him speaking so profusely and being that at ease during an interview. The moderator is an artist ! Thank you !
lol adam driver singing happy birthday for his Juilliard audition is just iconic I swear 🤣
My heart COMPLETELY melted when he was talking about the kids in his building calling him Kylo and that he just goes with it. Ughhghughughughughuhg. He's just so perfect, jeez. ♥♥♥♥♥♥
I love Adam's dry sense of humor. Also, the interviewer did a fantastic job, this was a joy to watch.
He’s so down-to-earth. I love him
This comes across as an awesome autobiography of Adam as told by him, so nice questioning, since he seemed to just keep coming with the stories.
I love how he’s like a total introvert in some situations but when he seems comfortable he’s a different person bc I’m like that with everything
Scorpios aren't usually so open. She's so warm and positive and brilliant at making him comfortable.
So glad Adam decided to do Star Wars. He was really the perfect choice.
Same likewise 👍👍👍 The perfect Kylo Ren 👍👍👍
He would be such a perfect Snape if there was ever a Marauders prequel
Though he would have to lose some muscle. If Snape was swole, he would have made James Potter his little bitch when they were teens.
They can get him into ‘fantastic beasts’ if he has a good British accent.
He's the age Snape was supposed to be in the books/movie Kinda funny.
Totally 😃. Watch "The Wizarding World" for a Harry Potter fan Prequel.
I love that he turned his original awkwardness into funny
Power move
“Little kids come up I have no idea where they’re from, like *get the fuck out of here* “
Love this dude lol
Adam is a incredible actor, I love him so much, he has the same sense of humor of Harrison Ford
Like father.. like son XD
Harrison Ford was my idol in my childhood in the '80s. His humor is drier than Adam's.
He does!
I find him very attractive. Plus, he has this great deep voice. Shallow, I know.
Not at all.
"Good morning Kylo Ren" LOLOLOL!!!!!
Best life ever!!! Lol
Michelle Farris @48:50
Janelle Riley is just the best interviewer out there! This is comfortable, informative, and just fascinating. Adam Driver recognizes right away she is prepared and respectful. Then, he responds directly and is authentically interesting and funny,
LOVE Adam Driver; authentic and sincere. Has anyone seen his TED talk about his transition from the Marines to acting? Magical.
TED show
I love how genuine he is. Like, he thinks about every question and even though he stumbles over his words here and then, he answers everything Janelle asks in such an eloquent and intelligent manner. Someone already said this in the comments below, but he really is a diamond in the rough.
Imagining the little kids in his apartment building just saying “good morning Kylo Ren!” as he leaves to go to the store is hilarious to picture
Adorable, too.
I like his casual attitude - no pretense.
What a genuine and complex person.
Spoiler: he is wearing last scene TROS outfit! :D
The watch gave it away
GOOD BOY SWEATER
Minus the hole
Taylor Brown i was going to comment that!! 😂
the fact that this is the same man who plays kylo freaking ren is mindblowing. adam is so talented
Ms. Riley is awesome! She is so natural at putting people at ease and that purple velvet dress is stunning. Mr. Driver’s story is really inspiring.
He's one of a kind. Wonderful interview!
I came here after watching Marriage Story a second time and realized this interview is a year old. And even a year back he had a prolific career. But 2019 is like the year of Adam Driver! What a brilliant actor. At this rate, he’s going to be the De Niro/Pacino of his generation (if he isn’t already).
Star Wars really launched his career. Acting for Disney is a mirage for the simple actor.
And even though he did not win the Oscar. What a shame!
@@rusty2998 I think that it made him popular. Because before Star Wars, he was working with great directors.
Great actor and a great human being.
When I saw it was Jenelle Riley I was so happy. She's the only interviewer I watch on this channel. Thank you for this upload!
She's really great; I like her a lot too.
Adam makes the dark side so cool!
He seemed comfortable once he warmed up. Great job to Jenelle Riley!
I can see now how he's such a humble actor, he never thinks that Star Wars or any other movies is great because of his role, but it's great because of the teamwork. Great principle
Hearing him talk about life through his lens is so refreshing
Adam driver says: " okeh" and raises cup.
*Audience laughs ass off*
😂😂😂
he's just so unintentionally funny
the fact that he made the audience laugh just by saying "ok" at the beginning and end of the interview is amazing
Jenelle! Thank you! Finally someone interviewed Adam and called him Ben ! Really enjoyed watching this. Wish you would also ask how was to work with Daisy Ridley. Their on screen chemistry is amazing. Let's hope Ben Solo comes back in IX!
She definitely seems like she's team #REYLO to me. Especially since she asked to call him Ben. 😍❤ She's so positive. Great interview. I love Adam as an actor. He's fantastic always.
When does she call him Ben?
I squeed when she called him Ben. :D
Rooting for Bendemption and Reylo!
He really has a voice for narration. A very soothing voice.
How ironic, I joined the military a month after 9/11/01. Of course I stayed in until I retired and had a successful military career. Then started acting, definitely not as successful as Adam though. He’s perfectly articulated the correlation between serving and film production. Definitely an incredible actor.
Thank you for your service, much appreciated.
Thank you for your service.
I grew up in the same town as Adam. He’s right...Hollywood Video was the spot! And also, yes-we all had fight clubs.
Cool! Hope you reach for the big guns.
Honestly, who would dislike this??
Snoke
Hux
The stroomtroopers that missed the like button.
My God, his humour is the best, his comments never get boring, I could listen to this man all day.
Literally said “yes” out loud when I saw it was jenelle moderating this as well. Such a lovely host and Adam is just the best.
The interviewer was SO GOOD, like Adam is so hard to interview he’s always so awkward and don’t know how to talk, but you can see him warming up and getting more comfortable and confident and starts to talk more, she’s amazing!
I can tell that he’s more comfortable in interviews where there isn’t a whole lot of people due to his anxiety
Terrific interview. Saw him a couple days ago in “Burn This” on Broadway, so my wife and I are in the throes of all things Adam. It is inspiring to see someone so completely dedicated to his art and his craft; he couldn’t care less about the trappings of fame. So thoughtful and intelligent. And (along with the interviewer) such a great listener...so careful to communicate clearly. His take on the similarities of military life and acting was absolutely fascinating. My wife and I almost shat in our pants when he mentioned a play by a friend of ours, Scott Organ. Very cool. As an actor dedicated to his craft, he’ll continue to improve. His best is yet to come!
Omg i just died from happiness after finishing this interview and I think I fell a little more in love with Adam Driver!!! Such a fan since Girls!!!! And the moderator needs a raise😍😍😍😍
Every interview I watch of his, I appreciate him just a bit more. He's awkward, but he makes it work somehow and still comes off as charming and funny and articulate. Gah, super happy for Joanne Tucker, but in another life, man, I think I'd want to be married to Adam.
I get excited when I find out actors/actresses I like are intelligent AND funny!
44:55 Adam’s little ‘sure’ was the actual cutest thing I’ve ever heard 🥺💙
Top actor, best interview with him I've seen.
Adam Driver with the Kylo Ren hair ahhhhh I'm so excited for EP IX!! This was such a great interview. Thank you for doing this!
Anne Cadavos the hair 🔥🔥
He has that dark intensity that's attractive but also slightly terrifying!
What a deep, grounded and grateful person. You can tell there have been many inner conflicts. I absolutely see how anxiety always plagues him. Love him so much more
He is such an amazing person and actor.
He is so talented. Love his humbleness and sense of humor
I love how he says
"Yeah, yeah" and "You know?" all the time. Does he know he says it?
Paola Gancheva it’s pretty damn adorable.
Handsome man 😍
Help! I’m falling in love with a married man 😍❤️ Seriously though, he’s a gem and I’m so glad I finally realized it. So smart, funny, and humble.
Same here!!!
Too 😖😩
He is the best actor of our generation!
I am a Man
But i can say he deserves the tittle as "THE MILLENIAL SEX SYMBOL"
Really nice guy and really nice actor.........very complete person
You can be a man and find him sexy!!
HE WAS CINDERELLAS PRINCE NO WAY
Why am I now suddenly imagining Kylo ripping open his tunic while belting out "Agony"?
I need to re-watch that movie the only Prince I remember is Chris Pine 😓
steelsheen he wasn’t talking about the movie. The play is very old.
and i once was cinderella!!😩🥺
You don't have to be attracted to this man to love him. He's put together, extremely talented and a really kind person. He also is vulnerable in some areas and a big inspiration to me. He is just awesome and I want to be like him one day-- a loyal, caring and self-aware person.
I think (other than the fact that he is extremely handsome) the attraction people have for him is how realistic he is, you can tell he's being genuine and if he thinks it'll be funny he says it even if he's embarrassed by it but he's not afraid to say what he feels. He articulates words in a very welcoming and inclusive way. So many people especially in fame are putting on a persona which is neither good or bad but you can tell he isn't.
I am fascinated about Kylo Ren character because he represents the internal conflict between the id, ego, and super ego. The conflict of the self and its emotions; fear vs confidence, pain vs peace, anger vs love. Waiting for this conflict to be solved in the last movie. Amazing the way Adam develop this character in each movie. Congratulations! "See you around kid" in future productions to come. Wishing you the best of success and thank you Adam for sharing who are you to inspire others. Thank you Janelle for such an excellent interview! May the force be with you all!
You just put into words what converted me into a Ren fan. I'm interested to see what happens next even if the Internet is inevitably going to to be flooded with hot takes in the wake of the release of "Rise of Skywalker".
This moderator is awesome no matter who the star is. Adam Driver is just beautiful and so cool! And, he has beautiful hands.
Love his hands!
I really admire Adam, if I would have a chance to say something it would be - thank you for being yourself. He is really down to earth and the moderator is fantastic too. Thank you!
This was funnier than any comedy. Best Adam interview so far. He is so awkward and funny I cant even 😂 How I love this guy.
metafizyka Poland?
He’s the perfect soft boy villain half bad half good heart character he fit the part so perfectly
fissylizzie
You want a guy that’s sweet
A guy that’s tough
A feminist who likes to pay for stuff
The kind of guy that gets along with your friends without being attracted to any of them
A good boy
A bad boy
A good bad boy
A half good half bad half boy
The best actor of his generation ❤
*This generation (maybe?)
I'm Serious yes
Perfect interview! I think Adam is the kind of guy you could have great conversations with and just have fun being his friend. He seems like a genuinely nice person and an amazing actor.
are you fecked a whole hour of adam talking im blessed
Finally have an answer to the “if you could invite anyone living or dead to dinner who would it be” question.
I like Janelle interviews. They’ the best.
Adam "you know" Driver. I find it so endearing
Recently watched: A Marriage Story. I rarely cry but that last scene was one of those heartbreaking moments where I shed a single tear. Adam and his co-stars on Starwars are some of the best actors of this generation even if Disney mishandled the brand, the actors deserve recognition for their efforts.
This was a wonderful insight into Adam and wish I could count him among one of my friends.
"I was a fine guy" 😂
Such a brilliant actor! Every single one of his roles is completely different and unique. I see a long and successful career for Adam!
I enjoy how honest he is about everything. It makes him relatable. Sometimes, I get the feeling a lot of actors are just fucking faking it or have their faces up their own asses.
She: *allows Adam to cuss*
Adam: *cussing at almost every answer*
48:19 Mood
loved that...💙❤💙 classy she said
He's so precious. A real new hope of American cinema (regards from Europe :] ! ). And that 'sit down' gesture at the beginning XD :D
He’s so wonderful. This is one of the best interviews he’s been in. Jenelle is great. Adam is himself.