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Adam Driver Joins X-Men as Mister Sinister
Adam Driver says X-Men was the 'right time' for him to join Marvel's MCU.
In brief
Adam Driver says X-Men was the 'right time' for him to join Marvel's MCU. Adam Driver accepted the role of Mister Sinister in X-Men after years of Marvel Studios' attempts to cast him, citing childhood X-Men fandom and a compelling script. Originally reported by AV Club.
Adam Driver's Marvel Journey
Adam Driver has been trying to join Marvel's MCU for years after repeated refusals to other projects.
X-Men Role Announcement
Driver will play Mister Sinister in X-Men, a role announced in August 2026.
Kimmel Live! Interview
Driver discussed Marvel Studios' attempts to cast him on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in November 2026.
Childhood X-Men Fandom
Driver grew up as an X-Men fan, imagining himself as Wolverine with his cousin as Sabretooth.
Script and Feige Appeal
Driver cited a compelling script and the chance to appease Kevin Feige as reasons for accepting the role.
The bottom line
Adam Driver accepted the role of Mister Sinister in X-Men after years of Marvel Studios' attempts to cast him, citing childhood X-Men fandom and a compelling script.
