Adam Driver has had so many Marvel roles that he’s become a ‘tradition’, says Kevin Feige

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It seems like Kevin Feige has gotten used to Adam Driver telling him no.

During a recent interview with Happy, sad, confused Podcast host Josh Horowitz, head of Marvel Studios, revealed that Driver refused to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe so many times that it became a “tradition.”

“It’s no secret that we want to [work with Driver]”But it’s tradition that you Zoom with him and then he passes,” said Figi. This is a long-standing tradition. Couldn’t be more friendly. He is usually honest about how he feels.

The Marvel boss didn’t reveal what roles he offered Driver; However, rumors have been circulating on social media about the actor potentially starring in the big screen reboot of the X-Men that is currently in development. Marvel has yet to confirm any casting for the film, however Hollywood Reporter It was reported last year that Jake Schreier was in talks to direct.

Although Driver has never shared why he keeps turning down opportunities to join the MCU, it’s likely not because they’re blockbuster films, as he’s had his fair share in those films. It is worth noting that he played the role of Kylo Ren in star wars The sequel trilogy, incl The force awakens (2015), The last jedi (2017) and The Rise of Skywalker (2019).

In addition to other high-level images such as House of Gucci (2021), Ferrari (2023) and Major cities (2024), Driver likes to have a good balance when it comes to his cinematography, as he stars in a lot of independent films as well, including Inside Llewyn Davis (2013), Patterson (2016), Marriage story (2019) and forthcoming paper tiger.

Although Driver has no plans yet to join the MCU, no matter how hard Feige tries, the actor is interested in returning to another successful franchise: star wars. He was working on a standalone Kylo Ren film with director Steven Soderbergh, but Disney canceled the film, despite having Lucasfilm’s support.

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