Kevin Feige, head of Marvel Studios, is currently traveling and giving interviews to promote Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the newest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. During these appearances, he’s been discussing how Spider-Man has changed over time, as well as the overall development of the MCU.
As a big Marvel fan, I’ve definitely noticed things shifting over the last few years! Since Avengers: Endgame, Kevin Feige seems really committed to building stories around the multiverse, and it’s become central to everything they’re doing. That’s why getting the Fantastic Four just right felt so important – and took a while! It sounds like The Fantastic Four: First Steps was a real passion project for him, because he wanted to make sure it fit perfectly into this bigger picture.
Finding the right actors was a major focus during the film’s lengthy preparation. Several well-known performers were considered for the leading parts, and there was talk that Kevin Feige had contacted Margot Robbie about potentially joining the cast as part of Marvel’s first family. Adam Driver, famous for playing Kylo Ren in the recent Star Wars films, was also someone Feige discussed a significant role with for First Steps.
Adam Driver was considered for the part of Reed Richards, but he ultimately decided not to take it. Marvel executive Kevin Feige recently shared that they had actually discussed several roles with Driver, but he often declines these offers. While a role in Marvel could be a good move for Driver’s career, Disney might have better luck bringing him back to the Star Wars universe first.
The MCU Has Wanted Adam Driver To Join For Years
During an appearance on Joshua Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast, Kevin Feige discussed the progress of Marvel’s upcoming Fantastic Four movie. The discussion led to Adam Driver, and Feige shared details about talks he’s had with the actor.
We’re definitely interested in collaborating with Adam, but there’s a pattern: we typically have a video call with him, and then he declines the opportunity. This has happened consistently over time. He’s always very friendly and honest about his decision.
Kevin Feige, the head of Marvel, often mentions Star Wars as a source of inspiration for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He’s even previously looked to Star Wars when casting Marvel films – Harrison Ford, who starred in Star Wars, recently joined the MCU as President Ross in Captain America: Brave New World. Now, it seems Feige is interested in Adam Driver joining both franchises, though Driver hasn’t accepted a role yet.
Disney Is Better Off Focusing On Bringing Driver Back To Star Wars First
It’s noteworthy that when Kevin Feige approached Adam Driver to play Reed Richards, Driver was already working on The Hunt for Ben Solo, a movie intended to reveal how the character survived the events in The Rise of Skywalker. Driver was very enthusiastic about this project, and fans have been eager to see it ever since details emerged.
Look, The Hunt for Ben Solo didn’t quite pan out, but Adam Driver has definitely left the door open for a return to Star Wars – and honestly, Disney should take him up on it. I think they’re better off focusing their energy on bringing him back to that galaxy far, far away instead of chasing him for a Marvel cameo. There are still compelling stories to be told with Kylo Ren/Ben Solo, and Driver seems willing to explore them if given the chance. That’s where the real potential lies.
While Driver could definitely play a role in a future Marvel project – there are many comic book characters he’d be great at portraying – a return to Star Wars as Ben Solo feels like a more likely and fitting path. Disney should focus on making that happen.
2026-07-23 23:38