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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jacob Stolworthy

The Hollywood actor who keeps turning down Marvel offers

Marvel Hollywood Adam Driver Kevin Feige
  • Marvel studio boss Kevin Feige revealed that actor Adam Driver has turned down offers to star in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), making it a "tradition" for him to pass on roles.
  • Driver, known for his roles in Girls and Star Wars , has been a long-standing target for Feige.
  • Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Feige said: “It's no secret that we'd like to [work with Adam], but it's a tradition to Zoom with him and then he passes.”
  • The upcoming Marvel film, Avengers: Doomsday , will feature a vast ensemble cast including Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, and Robert Downey Jr. as the new villain Doctor Doom.
  • Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release on 18 December.

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Marvel boss says one Hollywood star keeps turning down MCU offers: ‘It’s become tradition’

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