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Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said actor Adam Driver has turned down joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe so many times that the pattern has become something of a running tradition between them.
Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with host Josh Horowitz, Feige described a recurring routine in which Driver takes a video call to discuss a potential role, only to pass on the opportunity soon after.
Feige said the exchanges are always cordial, noting that Driver is usually upfront about his reasons for declining.
Feige did not disclose which specific roles have been pitched to Driver. However, speculation has circulated online that the actor could be considered for Marvel's planned reboot of the X-Men franchise, which is currently in development.
Marvel has not confirmed any casting for the project. Filmmaker Jake Schreier had previously been reported to be in talks to direct.
Driver's reluctance to join the MCU does not appear to stem from an aversion to blockbuster productions.
The actor is widely known for playing Kylo Ren across the Star Wars sequel trilogy, appearing in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in 2015, "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" in 2017, and "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" in 2019.
Beyond that franchise, Driver has built a filmography that balances large-scale productions with smaller, independent projects.
His higher-profile credits include House of Gucci in 2021, Ferrari in 2023, and Megalopolis in 2024, while his independent work spans Inside Llewyn Davis in 2013, Paterson in 2016, and Marriage Story in 2019.
He is also set to appear in the upcoming film Paper Tiger.
While Driver has shown no indication of joining Marvel's roster, he has expressed continued interest in returning to the Star Wars universe.
He had been developing a standalone film centered on his Kylo Ren character, alongside director Steven Soderbergh.
The project reportedly had the backing of Lucasfilm, but Disney ultimately decided not to move forward with it.
Feige's comments add another layer to the long-running conversation around Driver's selective approach to major franchise work, underscoring that despite the studio's repeated interest, the actor has so far kept Marvel at arm's length.
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