# Feige reveals repeated failed attempts to cast Adam Driver in Marvel role

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/kevin-feige-on-trying-to-cast-adam-driver-in-marvel-role-amid-x-men-reboot-rumors-its-a-tradition-to-zoom-with-him-then-he-passes/
- Published: 2026-07-21T14:32:23+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-21T20:47:44+00:00
- Original publisher: Deadline
- Original article: https://deadline.com/2026/07/kevin-feige-casting-adam-driver-marvel-x-men-reboot-1236998986/
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Feige says casting Adam Driver remains an unfulfilled Marvel "tradition"
- Driver repeatedly declines roles despite friendly talks with Feige
- X-Men reboot, directed by Jake Schreier, still lacks confirmed cast

## Summary

Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige has confirmed the studio's long-running failure to sign Adam Driver for a role, describing it as "a tradition to Zoom with him, and then he passes." Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Feige's remarks come amid persistent speculation that Driver could join the upcoming X-Men reboot, though no casting has been confirmed and the pattern of talks without a deal remains unresolved.

Feige said Driver "couldn't be more cordial" during these conversations and is "usually upfront about how he is feeling" when declining roles. Rumours have linked Driver to parts including Magneto, William Stryker or Mister Sinister in the reboot, which is being directed by Jake Schreier from a script by Lee Sung Jin (Beef) and Joanna Calo (The Bear). The film will introduce a new generation of mutant characters after Avengers: Doomsday closes out the Fox-era X-Men cast, with all characters now under Disney's control following its 2019 acquisition of 21st Century Fox.

## Coverage

- [Deadline: Feige reveals repeated failed attempts to cast Adam Driver in Marvel role](https://deadline.com/2026/07/kevin-feige-casting-adam-driver-marvel-x-men-reboot-1236998986/)
- [The Hollywood Reporter: Adam Driver Has Passed on So Many Marvel Roles That It’s Become a “Tradition,” Kevin Feige Says](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/adam-driver-passing-marvel-roles-tradition-kevin-feige-1236652800/)

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