Adam Driver Talks About His Upcoming Turn as Mister Sinister in the X-Men Reboot

Adam Driver, renowned for his portrayal of Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, is set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with a role in the upcoming X-Men reboot. Contrary to recent speculations, he has been cast as Mister Sinister, rather than Magneto. During a segment on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Driver shared his passion for the X-Men franchise, recalling how he and his cousin would play Wolverine and Sabretooth, respectively, during their childhood.

Mister Sinister, a character from the comics, is Dr. Nathaniel Essex, a scientist obsessed with creating a superior species of humans. Driver expressed his excitement about the role, noting that it felt like the right time to join the MCU. He had previously turned down several offers from Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige but felt this opportunity was unique. Driver praised the director, Jake Schreier, and Marvel's Thunderbolts for bringing the project to life, praising the script as well.

Kimmel then inquired about Driver's cautious approach to accepting roles. He explained that a significant audience would watch the film, and he didn't want to disappoint them. Moreover, he admitted to being a huge fan of the X-Men. The cast of the MCU X-Men reboot has now been expanded to include Indira Navarrette as Rogue, Maya Boyd as Storm, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, and more.