Adam Driver Explains Why He Said Yes to Mr. Sinister in X-Men
Adam Driver told Jimmy Kimmel Live! that his childhood love of the X-Men animated series helped convince him to join Marvel Studios' film.
Adam Driver said on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he agreed to play Nathaniel Milbury, known as Mr. Sinister, in Marvel Studios' X-Men film, according to comingsoon.net. Driver had first announced his casting at Disney's D23 event.
Driver credited his childhood love of the X-Men animated series as one reason he took the role. He also named director Jake Schreier, Marvel Studios executive Kevin Feige and the script as factors in his decision.
The X-Men film is scheduled for release on May 5, 2028. Driver joins a cast that includes Christopher Abbott, Sadie Sink, Inde Navarrette, Maya Boyd, Samara Weaving and Kit Connor.
Feige had offered Driver Marvel roles repeatedly over the years, and Driver declined them before accepting the part of Mr. Sinister.
Quick answers
When does the new X-Men film come out?
Marvel Studios' X-Men film is set for release on May 5, 2028.
Who is Adam Driver playing in X-Men?
He plays Nathaniel Milbury, known as Mr. Sinister.
Who else is in the X-Men cast?
The cast includes Christopher Abbott, Sadie Sink, Inde Navarrette, Maya Boyd, Samara Weaving and Kit Connor.