Adam Driver repeatedly handed on MCU roles: Kevin Feige

Los Angeles: ‘Marvel Studios’ president Kevin Feige stated actor Adam Driver has repeatedly turned down alternatives to hitch the ‘Marvel Cinematic Universe’, however the studio stays fascinated by working with the Oscar-nominated star.

Talking on the ‘Glad Unhappy Confused’ podcast just lately, Feige stated the studio has held a number of conversations with Driver over time, however the actor has declined every time. “It’s no secret we’d prefer to (work with Adam). However it’s a convention to ‘Zoom’ with him after which he passes. That’s a long-lived custom. He couldn’t be extra cordial. He’s normally upfront about how he’s feeling,” Feige stated.

Feige didn’t disclose which ‘Marvel’ roles Driver had been provided. Addressing hypothesis that the actor is being thought of to play Magneto in Marvel Studios’ upcoming ‘X-Males’ reboot, he stated no casting choices have been made for the undertaking.

Driver is finest recognized for taking part in Kylo Ren, also referred to as Ben Solo, within the newest ‘Star Wars’ trilogy. Final 12 months, the actor stated he had explored returning to the ‘Star Wars’ franchise via a proposed movie centred on Ben Solo with filmmaker Steven Soderbergh, however the undertaking didn’t transfer ahead. Driver stated ‘Lucasfilm’ responded positively to the concept, however ‘Disney’ executives Bob Iger and Alan Bergman finally determined in opposition to pursuing the movie.