Adam Driver Reveals Why He Finally Joined Marvel’s X-men Reboot

WHO:

Variety - Adam Driver discussed his decision to join Marvel’s “X-Men” reboot.

Deadline - Driver is a two-time Oscar nominee and is joining the MCU in Jake Schreier’s “X-Men” film.

Coming Soon - Driver had repeatedly rejected Marvel roles pitched by Kevin Feige.

WHAT:

Variety - Driver said he had turned down many Marvel movies before agreeing to play Mister Sinister in the “X-Men” reboot.

Deadline - The role is Nathaniel Millbury/Mister Sinister; the article says Feige made several attempts to recruit Driver for Marvel.

Coming Soon - The article says Driver finally accepted a role in Marvel Studios’ new “X-Men” movie after rejecting many previous offers.

WHY:

Variety - Driver said, “I was a big fan [of ‘X-Men]. I mean, I was a fan of the other things too, but this one felt like the right time.”

Deadline - Driver said the role came along at what “felt like a right time,” and that it “all kind of came together.”

Coming Soon - The “X-Men” franchise, which the article describes as having been part of Driver’s childhood, changed his response to Marvel’s offers.

HOW:

Variety - Driver explained his decision during an interview.

Deadline - Driver’s decision followed several attempts by Kevin Feige to persuade him to join Marvel.

(UPDATED November 7, 2026 00:00 UTC)

Adam Driver will play Mister Sinister in Marvel’s upcoming “X-Men” reboot, directed by Jake Schreier. The two-time Oscar nominee previously turned down many Marvel roles, despite repeated attempts by Kevin Feige to recruit him. Driver said he was a childhood fan, and this role finally felt right.