In a moment that blurred the lines between Hollywood glamour and rock 'n' roll rebellion, actor Adam Driver brought an Oregon theatre performance to an unexpected halt with an extraordinary demand: turn up the AC/DC.
The Oscar-nominated star, currently performing in the Broadway play Burn This alongside Scarlett Johansson, stunned the audience at the sold-out performance in Ashland, Oregon when he paused the show's intense climax.
The Unforgettable Interruption
During a critical scene set to the iconic opening chords of AC/DC's 'Highway to Hell', Driver suddenly broke character, stopping the performance mid-flow. In a move that left both cast and audience momentarily bewildered, the actor addressed the sound technician directly from the stage.
'Can we get that a little louder, please?' Driver requested, his voice cutting through the theatrical tension. The unexpected demand was met with initially stunned silence before erupting into spontaneous applause from the delighted audience.
Backstage Reactions and Aftermath
Eye witnesses reported that Driver's co-star Scarlett Johansson maintained her professional composure throughout the unexpected pause, though sources close to the production noted the backstage atmosphere was one of both amusement and disbelief.
The play's crew immediately complied with Driver's request, amplifying Angus Young's legendary guitar riff to near-concert levels before the actors seamlessly resumed their performance as if nothing had happened.
Social Media Eruption
Within hours of the incident, social media platforms were ablaze with reactions from audience members who witnessed the extraordinary event firsthand.
'Only Adam Driver could stop a Broadway-calibre performance to demand more AC/DC and make it work,' one theatre-goer tweeted, capturing the general sentiment of those present.
Another attendee posted: 'Scarlett Johansson's face when Adam Driver asked for louder AC/DC is my new favourite meme. Absolute legend.'
A Growing Pattern of Rock Appreciation
This isn't the first time Driver's musical preferences have made headlines. The actor, known for his intense method acting approach, has previously spoken about using music to get into character for his diverse roles.
Industry insiders suggest that Driver's unexpected rock moment reflects a growing trend of A-list actors bringing their personal tastes into traditionally formal theatre settings, potentially signalling a shift in how Broadway performances engage with contemporary culture.
The incident has already been dubbed 'The Oregon Air Guitar Intervention' by theatre critics and fans alike, cementing Driver's reputation as one of Hollywood's most unpredictably brilliant performers.
