Actor Adam Driver has seemingly confirmed that he won't be reprising his role as Kylo Ren in the Star Wars franchise, debunking earlier speculations about his return in Rey's Jedi Order movie, Screenrant reports. Following rumors linking him to a potential comeback in the Star Wars universe, Driver clarified his stance during an appearance on the Smartless podcast.

The discussions about Driver's potential return gained momentum after Daisy Ridley's announcement of her involvement in an upcoming Star Wars film set after “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” Termed unofficially as Rey's new Jedi Order Star Wars movie, fans speculated on the possible return of several sequel trilogy characters, including Kylo Ren.

However, Driver quashed these speculations during his podcast appearance, stating definitively, “They're doing stuff, but not with me. I'm not doing any more.” When asked if this decision was because the character's storyline was concluded, Driver affirmed it, seemingly indicating the closure of Kylo Ren's journey in the saga.

While it appears that Driver has decisively closed the door on a return to the franchise, it's worth noting that franchises like Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe have seen instances of actors returning despite initial claims of departure. Yet, Driver's assertion carries weight given the finality of Kylo Ren's fate in “The Rise of Skywalker.”

Speculations persist among fans, pondering if Driver's comments might be a strategic misdirection typical in franchise filmmaking. However, disregarding his explicit statement about not returning could potentially dismiss his earnest intentions. Thus, as of now, Adam Driver's remarks seem to solidify the end of Kylo Ren's journey in the Star Wars universe, unless unforeseen developments alter this course in the future.