Adam Driver finally said yes to Marvel for X-Men because he was a “big fan” and the script is “really cool”

Adam Driver says he agreed to play Mr Sinister in the upcoming X-Men film because he grew up a fan of the comics and television series, and was drawn to director Jake Schreier’s idea. He also praised the script as “really cool” and said he did not want to disappoint audiences or mishandle a series he cares about.

The film is part of Marvel’s planned new X-Men line-up, which includes Kit Connor as Cyclops, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, Inde Navarette as Rogue, Maya Boyd as Storm and Samara Weaving as Emma Frost. Before it arrives, several Fox-era X-Men actors are due to appear in Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for 18 December; the new X-Men film is slated for 5 May 2028.