# Adam Driver Joins X-Men After MCU Rejection

> Adam Driver explains why he took X-Men role after years of Marvel rejections.
- Title: Adam Driver Joins X-Men After MCU Rejection · Deadline
- Summary: Adam Driver explains why he took X-Men role after years of Marvel rejections. Adam Driver joined Marvel Studios' X-Men after years of rejected offers, citing…
- Keywords: adam driver, x men, marvel studios, mcu, nathaniel millbury, mister sinister, kevin feige, jake schreier, Deadline
- Source: Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/11/adam-driver-explains-x-men-right-time-after-rejecting-marvel-1237215963
- Author: Glenn Garner
- Published: 2026-11-06T21:59:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: adam driver, x men, marvel studios, mcu, nathaniel millbury, mister sinister, kevin feige, jake schreier, entertainment, culture
## Adam Driver
After years of rejected offers, Adam Driver joins Marvel Studios with Jake Schreier's X-Men take.

> I was a big X-Men fan when I was a kid
## X-Men Role
Driver says the role of Nathaniel Millbury/Mister Sinister came at a 'right time' after Kevin Feige's attempts.

> It’s a big deal
## Childhood Fandom
Driver recalled playing as Wolverine with cousin Tony, who was Sabretooth, during childhood X-Men fan moments.

> Me and my cousin, Tony, he would be Sabretooth and I would be Wolverine
## Key takeaway

Adam Driver joined Marvel Studios' X-Men after years of rejected offers, citing childhood X-Men fandom.