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X‑Men MCU reboot debuts Navarrette as Rogue and Driver as Mister Sinister at D23
entertainment10 days ago

X‑Men MCU reboot debuts Navarrette as Rogue and Driver as Mister Sinister at D23

Marvel revealed the new X‑Men lineup for the MCU at D23, with Inde Navarrette cast as Rogue and Adam Driver as Nathaniel Millbury (Mister Sinister); Sadie Sink returns as Jean Grey, and the ensemble includes Maya Boyd as Storm, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, and Samara Weaving as Emma Frost. Driver appeared via video from Pinewood Studios since he couldn’t attend in person. The film is slated for May 5, 2028, and Feige noted the lineup is not yet final.

Feige: Adam Driver’s MCU refusals have become a Marvel tradition
arts-entertainment1 month ago

Feige: Adam Driver’s MCU refusals have become a Marvel tradition

Marvel boss Kevin Feige says Adam Driver repeatedly turns down MCU offers, joking that Zoom chats with him have become a tradition. Driver has long been linked to potential roles (including Magneto) but has consistently declined, and no casting has been decided. He isn’t in Avengers: Doomsday, whose trailer has dropped and features a massive cross‑universe lineup; the film stars many MCU heavyweights and will culminate in a two‑part finale release.

Marvel's Long-Running Pursuit: Adam Driver on Feige's Radar
entertainment1 month ago

Marvel's Long-Running Pursuit: Adam Driver on Feige's Radar

Kevin Feige confirmed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that Marvel has repeatedly tried to recruit Adam Driver for the MCU, often structuring Zoom talks before he passes on roles, including the much-rumored Reed Richards; Driver has turned down multiple Marvel opportunities, while fan chatter about other X-Men or villain roles remains unconfirmed by Marvel.

Adam Driver’s Marvel no’s have become a tradition, Feige says
entertainment1 month ago

Adam Driver’s Marvel no’s have become a tradition, Feige says

Kevin Feige says Adam Driver has passed on Marvel roles so many times that it’s become a running tradition, with Driver often declining after Zoom pitches; no specific MCU roles are confirmed, though rumors link him to an X-Men reboot. Driver, known for Star Wars as Kylo Ren, balances blockbuster projects with indie films, and while he’s not currently pursuing MCU work, he remains interested in large franchises—Disney even once canceled a Kylo Ren standalone project.

Adam Driver Keeps Marvel at Arm’s Length: A Zoom-and-Pass Tradition
entertainment1 month ago

Adam Driver Keeps Marvel at Arm’s Length: A Zoom-and-Pass Tradition

Kevin Feige revealed on a podcast that Adam Driver has repeatedly turned down Marvel Cinematic Universe offers, describing it as a running 'Zoom with him and then he passes' tradition. Driver, known for Star Wars, remains highly selective about MCU roles amid Magneto/X-Men rumors, with no casting decisions announced and past talks about a Ben Solo sequel having been rejected by Disney.

Paper Tiger to Open NYFF, Headlined by Driver and Johansson
film1 month ago

Paper Tiger to Open NYFF, Headlined by Driver and Johansson

James Gray’s crime drama Paper Tiger, starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller, will open the 64th New York Film Festival on Sept. 25. Set in 1986 New York, it follows two brothers entwined with the Russian mob as one plots a get-rich-quick scheme; the Cannes premiere drew a seven-minute standing ovation, and Gray and the cast will attend NYFF’s opening night, with tickets going on sale Sept. 15.

Adam Driver Sneaks Out of Cannes Premiere, Revealing a Self-Watching Ritual
film3 months ago

Adam Driver Sneaks Out of Cannes Premiere, Revealing a Self-Watching Ritual

At Cannes, Adam Driver walked the red carpet with Miles Teller and James Gray for Paper Tiger, but after the Lumière Theatre went dark he slipped out of his seat to avoid watching himself, explaining he has a ritual that lets him sneak back in later from a room overlooking boats. Gray praises Driver and discusses writing parts for him, the autobiographical threads in Paper Tiger, and the balance between artistry and Hollywood’s market pressures, including his belief that the industry can humiliate artists. Early reviews for Paper Tiger are glowing, with praise for Driver’s performance and Gray’s blend of crime thriller and family drama.