Adam Driver made a memorable return to “Saturday Night Live” on December 9th, using his monologue to address persistent “Star Wars” fan complaints hilariously. The actor, known for his role as Kylo Ren in the franchise, quipped about the infamous scene where his character kills Han Solo, blaming it on ‘wokeness.’
During the monologue, Driver, who hosted the show for the fourth time, showcased his musical talents by playing the piano and delivering a Christmas list to Santa. He humorously expressed his desire for people to stop approaching him on the street, accusing him of killing Han Solo, asserting, “I didn’t kill him. Wokeness killed Han Solo.”
The joke refers to the controversial storyline in “The Force Awakens,” where Kylo Ren, played by Driver, kills the beloved character Han Solo. The moment has been a point of contention among “Star Wars” fans.
Driver continued his Christmas list, adding a touch of humor, “Hey, Santa. It’s me, Adam Driver, from the nice list. And also ‘Girls.’ I turned 40 this year, Santa, so I would like five pairs of chinos. I also want one of those giant metal Tesla trucks. It would pair perfectly with my teeny tiny micropenis.
The actor also took a light-hearted jab at TikTok pranksters, asking Santa, “Can you kill those people?” before wrapping up with a humorous reflection on gingerbread houses.
This marks Driver’s fourth time hosting “Saturday Night Live,” he shared the stage with musical guest Olivia Rodrigo. The actor is set to portray motor racing driver Enzo Ferrari in the upcoming biographical film “Ferrari,” directed by Michael Mann.
The monologue followed Driver’s recent appearance on “Max’s Who’s Talking To Chris Wallace?” where he discussed the persistent fan comments about Han Solo’s death. He shared, “Somebody reminds me about that every day,” emphasizing the lasting impact of the iconic scene.
Adam Driver’s witty monologue entertained the audience and addressed fan sentiments surrounding the “Star Wars” saga, showcasing his ability to infuse humor into even the most debated topics.
Season 49 of “Saturday Night Live” has also been hosted by Jason Momoa, Pete Davidson, Nate Bargatze, and Timothée Chalamet, featuring musical guests such as Tate McRae, Ice Spice, Foo Fighters, and Boygenius.
