Adam Driver to Lead New Sci‑Fi Thriller “65” Produced by Sam Raimi

Adam Driver, known for his acclaimed work in Marriage Story and his role as Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, has been announced to star in an upcoming science‑fiction thriller titled 65. The project will be written and directed by the filmmaking duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, with production led by Sam Raimi and Zainab Azizi under the Raimi Productions banner for Sony.

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This assignment marks a return to the science‑fiction genre for Driver. Audiences who remember his turn as the conflicted villain in the Star Wars films will see him take on a very different type of role in 65. While the production schedule for this new film has not been announced, Driver is currently completing other high‑profile projects. He is attached to Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel, which resumed production after pandemic delays, and he is also set to appear in Ridley Scott’s Gucci opposite Lady Gaga. Those commitments mean that shooting for 65 will begin once Driver’s calendar allows.

Very little about 65 has been revealed beyond the title and the creative team. The screenplay is an original concept from Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the writers and directors best known for A Quiet Place. That earlier screenplay earned critical recognition and industry awards, including a Saturn Award for Best Film Screenplay, and it showcased Beck and Woods’ ability to combine tense atmosphere with emotional stakes. Given that pedigree, 65 is widely expected to blend suspenseful storytelling with science‑fiction elements, and it may incorporate aspects of horror or survival drama, though plot specifics remain deliberately under wraps.

Raimi Productions will produce the film for Sony, with Sam Raimi serving as a producer alongside Zainab Azizi. Raimi’s involvement brings a distinct genre pedigree: he is celebrated for his early horror work on the Evil Dead franchise and for his work on the Spider‑Man trilogy. More recently, Raimi returned to big‑budget genre filmmaking to direct the Marvel Studios entry Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Raimi’s collaboration with Beck and Woods continues a creative relationship that previously included a segment of the anthology series 50 States of Fright, where the pair wrote and directed an episode under Raimi’s oversight.

Because the creative team has kept story details private, public discussion about 65 has focused on the people behind the production and what their combined experience suggests about the film’s tone. With Beck and Woods’ knack for quiet, suspenseful horror and Driver’s range—capable of vulnerability and intense physicality—expectations are that 65 will aim for a tense, character‑driven sci‑fi thriller rather than a spectacle‑first blockbuster. Raimi’s role as producer also signals the possibility of genre elements executed with experienced hands, particularly in blending scares, intense sequences, and tight pacing.

For fans of Adam Driver and followers of contemporary genre cinema, 65 represents a high‑profile collaboration between an in‑demand lead actor, successful writer‑directors, and an experienced producer. While a filming start date and release window have not been disclosed, the project is clearly being assembled with a creative team that has complementary strengths: writing that emphasizes suspense and emotion, production leadership experienced with both horror and blockbuster franchises, and a lead actor whose recent work has demonstrated range and box‑office appeal.

Until further announcements provide casting details, production dates, or plot information, audiences can look forward to official updates from the studio and the filmmakers. In the meantime, Driver’s continued presence in multiple major projects means viewers will have ample opportunities to see his work while anticipating what promises to be a deliberately crafted sci‑fi thriller in 65.