Adam Driver to play Mister Sinister in Marvel's X-Men reboot

Adam Driver will play Dr. Nathaniel Essex, aka Mister Sinister, the main villain in Marvel's X-Men reboot, Variety reported on 6 November 2026. Driver told Jimmy Kimmel Live! he had been selective about the MCU because many people watch it and he did not want to mess it up. Yahoo Entertainment reports Kevin Feige offered him the part.