Feige Says Adam Driver Continues to Decline MCU Roles

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has publicly acknowledged a recurring pattern in the studio's attempts to cast actor Adam Driver, revealing that despite multiple conversations, Driver has consistently declined offers to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Feige made the comments during an interview on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, which was released on July 20, 2026.

Feige described the process as a long-lived tradition, stating that it is no secret Marvel would like to work with Driver. He explained that the studio holds video calls with the actor, but Driver ultimately passes on the opportunities. Feige noted that Driver is cordial and upfront about his decisions during these discussions. The comments come amid persistent online speculation linking Driver to Marvel's upcoming "X-Men" reboot, with rumors suggesting he was being considered for roles such as Magneto, Mister Sinister, or William Stryker.

The "X-Men" film is in early development, with Jake Schreier set to direct from a script by Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo. The project aims to introduce a new generation of mutants to the MCU following the integration of the characters after Disney's acquisition of 21st...