Daisy Ridley’s Adam Driver Comments Resurface Amid Lena Dunham's Claims
The Blast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Lena Dunham’s memoir “Famesick” accuses Adam Driver of aggressive behavior on the set of “Girls,” including screaming, throwing a chair, and punching a wall, prompting renewed interest in comments from Daisy Ridley about working with him.
- Daisy Ridley described her friendship with Adam Driver as positive and growing over time, calling their relationship “the best thing” about filming the “Star Wars” sequel trilogy and praising his acting dedication.
- Director Rian Johnson highlighted Driver’s support for Ridley during filming, noting that Driver traveled to Ireland to be off-camera during her scenes to maintain the intimacy of their characters’ interactions.
- Ridley praised Driver’s professionalism and commitment during complex scenes, emphasizing his patience and immersion in character, which made acting alongside him easier.
- The co-stars maintained mutual concern for safety during choreographed fight scenes, with Ridley recalling moments of accidental injury but affirming their care for one another throughout filming.
