Adam Driver Wanted to Make Marriage Story As Soon As He Read the Script

Adam Driver talks about the journey to making Marriage Story, his only line in a production of Oklahoma and researching his role for Amazon’s political drama, The Report.


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[trentalee]

my man getting that amazon, netflix, and disney

[Christopher-mske]

Not hating on Phoenix but there’s something about Driver in Marriage Story that’s so real it’s not even acting

[uncleflansy]

None of this dude's answers are just quick throw away answers. He really is open about the things he speaks about, and it's so refreshing.

[ChristophProbst]

I've been a domestic law paralegal for 14 years. Marriage Story was like watching an actual case through the eyes of the clients.

[MagnitudeReviews]

December is the Month of Adam Driver:
- The Report
- Marriage Story
- Star Wars: Rise of the Skywalker

[brendaswann]

There is something about Adam that is so real. In his roles I am familiar with, he brings such a relatable character. Adam will have a long career because of his approach. I love and follow him. Much success

[tabiren]

His awkwardness makes him unintentionally funny 😂

[popcultureinc.]

Adam's winning the Oscar for Marriage Story. Simple.

[yokgor]

He dressed just like Ben Solo near the end of Rise of Skywalker

[TheTasneemali]

Adam Driver is the definition of charisma and cool.

[Thatpersonanon]

Adam is the character actor that generations will try to emulate.

[ee]

Following his career right now kinda feels like watching young DeNiro or Pacino

[MariaLonfeldt]

03:16
Seth: What was your role in "Oklahoma"? The lead, I'm assuming?
Adam: No, no. I was a chorus member. I had a line that -- How did you find that?

His awkward laugh is everything 😂

[TeoBladasVevo]

He gives one of the best performances ever in marriage story, it was like I was watching a real person!!

[robinwhitemore]

I loved Marriage Story, I tried to get my familiy on board, they simply said it was ' Depressing'... I think the biggest hurdle for getting people on board is to see passed the first 3 or 4 scenes. It is such a beautiful movie, some people just cant see through to the message, and that's okay. The cinematography is awesome. Love how the Director never made us sit through a still scene, whether it's a water bottle, or Scar going to the washroom to blow her nose, its all intentional . I see you.

[mashtash]

He literally makes me feel so comfortable

[NinaC]

I love this man! Goodness look at his casual look and rocking it! He’s now becoming more and more comfortable in interviews. 😍

[BeauJaxon]

Is he the best? I think he's the best. Guys? What do you think? Yeah. Yep. Uh huh.. yes. That's right. He is the best.

[scratchfg]

Marriage Story is my favorite movie of the year, by far. If they make a wide release of this movie in the cinema, I'd be there!

[emiliabolsas]

What a Michael Jordan-level lesson for high schoolers who are disappointed when they only get a bit player part in a school play. So did Adam Driver! AND he eventually went to Juilliard ... and then created this extraordinary career that no one could have predicted.