Jashandeep Singh
Adam Driver’s career has been nothing short of remarkable, marked by a diverse array of roles that showcase his incredible talent. The actor made his film debut in Clint Eastwood’s ‘J. Edgar,’ and went on to star in the HBO series ‘Girls,’ earning three Primetime Emmy nominations for his portrayal of an emotionally unstable boyfriend. In 2015, he took on the role of the complex villain Kylo Ren in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ and reprised the character in the subsequent sequels ‘The Last Jedi’ and ‘The Rise of Skywalker.’
Driver’s filmography continued to grow with his roles in ‘Midnight Special,’ ‘Silence,’ and ‘Paterson.’ He also delivered a standout performance in Spike Lee’s ‘BlacKkKlansman,’ earning Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations. Then, in 2019, he starred in ‘Marriage Story’ and garnered another Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of a man going through a divorce. The actor boasts of a stellar track record and is going to continue to captivate the audience with his future projects as well. Here is a list of all the upcoming films of Adam Driver.
1. Father, Mother, Sister, Brother (TBA)
Driver will star in writer-director Jim Jarmusch’s dramedy ‘Father, Mother, Sister, Brother.’ The plot is set as a triptych and will tell three separate stories, each taking place in the present but in a different country. ‘Father’ is set in the Northeast U.S., ‘Mother’ in Dublin, Ireland, and ‘Sister Brother’ in Paris, France. Each story centers on estranged siblings reuniting after years and being forced to confront unresolved tensions with their emotionally distant parents. Alongside Driver, the cast includes Cate Blanchett, Tom Waits, Sarah Greene, Charlotte Rampling, , Mayim Bialik, Indya Moore, and Vicky Krieps. The film has reached its post-production stage and awaits a release date.
2. The Carnival at the End of Days (TBA)
Driver is a part of the star-studded cast in Terry Gilliam’s biblical comedy movie ‘The Carnival at the End of Days,’ which Gilliam plans to begin filming in January 2025. Driver will star alongside Johnny Depp, Jeff Bridges, Jason Momoa, and Asa. The story, written by Christopher Brett Bailey and Gilliam, will show God being disappointed with all that has gone down on Earth and wanting to wipe out humanity. However, Satan wants to save humanity and convinces God that he has found two young people who are the new Adam and Eve. Depp is set to play Satan, while God will be played by Jeff Bridges. Asa Butterfield will play Adam. Driver and Momoa’s roles are yet to be disclosed. We are yet to find out who plays Eve as well. The film will have animated sequences, some of which will be stop motion, and some will be digital. More details regarding production and release are awaited.
3. Paper Tiger (TBA)
Driver will star alongside Jeremy Strong and Anne Hathaway in James Gray‘s blue-chip crime thriller film ‘Paper Tiger.’ Based on Gray’s original screenplay, the story will follow two brothers chasing the American Dream- only to become entangled in a too-good-to-be-true scheme. As the duo tries to navigate its way through a dangerous world of corruption and violence, the two guys find themselves and their family brutally terrorized by the Russian “Mafiya.” Their bond begins to rust, and betrayal seems imminent. ‘Paper Tiger’ is in its pre-production phase, and filming is lined up for the first quarter of 2025. A release date is awaited.
4. Heat 2 (2026)
A follow-up film to the 1995 hit ‘Heat’ is in development, with Adam Driver expected to essay the role of a young Neil McCauley; Robert De Niro portrays the character in the original film. The movie is based on the 2022 book ‘Heat 2: A Novel’ authored by Michael Mann and Meg Gardiner. ‘Heat 2’ serves as both a prequel and sequel to ‘Heat’ as it explores what happens with the characters before and after the events of the first film. Mann, who directed the original film, returns to helm the project. Austin Butler is rumored to play Chris Shiherlis (originally played by Val Kilmer). The rest of the cast has not been announced as of now. Mann and Gardiner will adapt the story for the screen. ‘Heat 2’ is currently under pre-production and its release date has yet to be announced.
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