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Kevin Feige Says Star Wars Actor Adam Driver Turning Down Marvel Roles Has Become a ‘Tradition,’ as X-Men Rumors Swirl
Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige has revealed that actor Adam Driver has repeatedly turned down roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe over the years, joking that it has become a "long-lived tradition." Speaking on Josh Horowitz's podcast, Feige said he has had "many conversations" with Driver about potential characters, but the Star Wars actor consistently passes despite cordial discussions. The comments matter because they arrive amid swirling casting rumours for Marvel's upcoming X-Men reboot, adding intrigue to speculation about Driver's future involvement.
The remarks follow reports from tipsters MyTimetoShineHello and ApcHorseman suggesting Driver could play a major X-Men villain, initially claimed to be Magneto before being corrected to Mister Sinister. Marvel's "youth-oriented" X-Men reboot, led by director Jake Schreier, is expected after next year's Avengers: Secret Wars, with other casting speculation swirling around actors including Inde Navarette. The MCU has already begun introducing mutant characters via Namor and Kamala Khan, and will feature X-Men characters in December's Avengers: Doomsday, as Marvel continues building toward a fuller X-Men integration.
In short
- Feige says Adam Driver has repeatedly declined MCU roles over the years
- X-Men rumours suggest Driver could play Mister Sinister or Magneto
- Marvel's X-Men reboot, led by Jake Schreier, follows Avengers: Secret Wars
Explained simply
Adam Driver is a well-known actor famous for his roles in recent Star Wars films. He is known for carefully choosing which projects to take on.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU, is a series of interconnected blockbuster films and television programmes based on comic book superheroes. These productions are among the most popular and commercially successful in the world, and casting major roles is closely watched by audiences and fans.
Marvel Studios is developing a new X-Men film featuring the X-Men, a team of comic book superheroes with special mutant powers. Casting decisions for major roles in such high-profile projects attract attention because they influence what stories the studios can tell.
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