“He has marvellous screen presence”: Martin Scorsese Heaps Rare Praise on One Actor He Has Worked With Who Reportedly Turned Down Marvel

Praise from legendary director Martin Scorsese is certainly a huge achievement one can get as an actor and Adam Driver is talented enough to earn it. Driver appeared as Francisco Garupe in Scorsese’s 2016 movie, Silence. The movie narrates the story of two 17th-century Jesuit priests who travel from Portugal to Edo period Japan via Macau to locate their missing mentor and spread Catholic Christianity.

Despite a star-studded cast that included, Andrew Garfield, Tadanobu Asano, Ciarán Hinds, and Liam Neeson, the film was a box office bomb. Despite the loss, the film was praised by fans and critics all over the world. As for Driver, Scorsese’s praise isn’t less than any prestigious award.

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Martin Scorsese praised Adam Driver

At the Telluride Film Festival back in 2019, director Martin Scorsese publicly praised actor Adam Driver after working with him in 2016’s Silence, which only made $22 million against its $50 million budget. The director said (via Farout Magazine),

“I can’t tell you the perseverance and the beauty of the performance and the experience I had with him,” adding, “He has marvellous screen presence. One of the best, if not the best, actors of his generation.”

Driver has delivered many outstanding performances in various blockbuster hits. His strong on-screen presence, distinctive features, and dedication have made him an iconic figure in the entertainment industry.

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Adam Driver is also not a huge fan of Marvel movies

Just like Scorsese, Adam Driver is also not a huge fan of superhero movies. The director famously blasted Marvel movies in 2019, claiming that “they’re not real cinema” and they’re more like a “theme park.” Earlier this year, there were rumors that Driver was approached for the role of Reed Richards in Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Fantastic Four, however, Driver reportedly turned it down due to some issues with the role.

Apart from Silence, Driver has worked in various movies throughout his career. His ability to smoothly transition between different genres makes his performances a treat to watch as a fan. Despite the financial failure of Silence, the movie still stands as one of the best movies in Driver’s filmography and proof of Driver’s dedication as an actor.

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