Of all things to hint at, EW alludes to his lineage. What is Kylo’s rank in the Knights of Ren’s hierarchy? What is their goal? What is Kylo’s goal? Every decent villain needs his ulterior motive. The Abrams mystery box means whatever answers we get just brings up more questions. The “Ren” comes from his alignment with the Knights of Ren, who are in cahoots with the First Order, the new regime from the ashes of the fallen Empire. It’s a title, like “Darth” was for Vader before him. Though much is said, little is yet known. Abrams and screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan are betting on Kylo Ren, the new red lightsaber-wielding bad guy portrayed by Girls star Adam Driver.Įntertainment Weekly has devoted this week’s cover to the galaxy’s newest BAMF. As a new era dawns for Star Wars, who will carry on Darth Vader’s villainous legacy in the upcoming The Force Awakens? Director J.J.
