Adam Driver Almost Passed on the Breakout Role of His Career

In the last decade, Adam Driver has become one of the most prolific actors of our generation.

The Golden Globe-nominated actor has amassed a large portfolio; some of his most career-defining roles as that of villain Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequels and Charlie Barber in Marriage Story alongside Scarlett Johansson.

In more recent years, we have seen Driver as patriarch Maurizio Gucci in House of Gucci and even as the lead in 2023’s disappointing 65 directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods.

He has made a name for himself as the tall, unassuming dark horse of Hollywood, taking on these interesting and complex roles.

However, before all of this, Adam Driver was in a television series that essentially launched his career — and he nearly passed on the role.

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