Adam Driver confirms he will play Mr. Sinister in new X-Men film
The actor told Jimmy Kimmel Live he joined because of the character, director Jake Schreier and Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige.
Adam Driver confirmed that he will play Mr. Sinister in the upcoming X-Men movie, telling Jimmy Kimmel Live that the role is his. The film is slated for release on May 5, 2028, according to gamesradar.com.
Driver said he was a big X-Men fan as a child, citing both the comics and the TV show, and that the timing felt right. He pointed to the character, director Jake Schreier's idea for the film and Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige as reasons for signing on, and called the script really cool.
Driver had repeatedly turned down Marvel before, according to the article.
The new X-Men cast, including Kit Connor as Cyclops and Christopher Abbott as Professor X, was revealed at this year's D23.
Avengers: Doomsday, which brings back Fox-era X-Men cast members including Ian McKellen as Magneto, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, James Marsden as Cyclops, Patrick Stewart as Professor X and Channing Tatum as Gambit, arrives on December 18.
Quick answers
Who is playing Mr. Sinister in the new X-Men movie?
Adam Driver confirmed on Jimmy Kimmel Live that he will play Mr. Sinister.
When does the new X-Men movie come out?
The film is slated for release on May 5, 2028.
Who is directing the new X-Men film?
Jake Schreier is directing the film.