If you love Adam Driver, then this update is for you! The actor is all set to appear in Netflix's upcoming thriller Rabbit, Rabbit. Though details of his role and the exact plot are limited, Driver's addition to the series explains how huge the project is.Apart from the Driver having secured the key role, the figure behind the scenes is as influential as him. Philip Barantini, who is behind Adolescence and other hits on Netflix, has helmed the director's chair. Peter Craig will serve as the showrunner, writer, and creator of Rabbit, Rabbit.Per Tudum by Netflix, Adam Driver will appear as an escaped prisoner who ends up in a dangerous hostage situation after being trapped by the police. The more this fiur tries to run away from danger, the more he gets trapped in the same.The actor is best known for his contributions to several acclaimed films. But when it comes to thrillers, he hasn’t really starred in many. So this upcoming series will be a major thriller in Driver's career, as he's already popular for playing complex characters.Find more about this new series below.Adam Driver takes on the main role in Netflix thriller Rabbit, RabbitHollywood's one of the most respected and talented actors, Adam Driver, is confirmed to appear in Netflix's upcoming thriller series titled Rabbit, Rabbit. As explained earlier, the story is about a man who escapes from prison but is soon questioned by law enforcement at a truck stop.In desperation, he takes several people hostage to try and negotiate his release. However, the situation doesn’t go as planned, and nothing remains in control. The situation becomes a "social experiment" for testing human behavior under pressure.As tension continues to grow, the convict faces off with an experienced FBI Crisis Negotiator who uses a technique called "tactical empathy." This is a strategy used to understand the other person's emotions to defuse high-stress situations.This means that Rabbit, Rabbit isn't going to be your typical crime standoff series. While it does explore action, the story also focuses on the emotional struggles and mind games between the characters.Also Read: Seeing Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, I firmly believe not casting him as Snape in HBO's Harry Potter is a gaping missed opportunity Is there a release date for Rabbit, Rabbit?As of October 2025, the release date for Rabbit, Rabbit hasn't been shared by Netflix. The news has just come out, and we only know Driver is playing the lead, while other cast members' names remain undisclosed.Adam Driver's recent projects exploredIn recent times, Adam Driver has been a part of Megalopolis (2024) and Ferrari (2023), both films helmed by acclaimed directors. The actor was also reported to be developing a Star Wars-related project titled The Hunt for Ben Solo with Steven Soderbergh and Scott Z. Burns.Although Lucasfilm liked the idea, Disney’s CEO Bob Iger ultimately declined it, so the project is no longer moving forward. Not only this, Driver was also trending among Harry Potter fans when HBO announced bringing a whole new TV series.Many wanted Driver to play Snape as he has played Kylo in Star Wars. The actor also resembles the character in the movies, due to which many demanded that he should be cast as Snape. But the role has been secured by another popular actor, Paapa Essiedu.Also Read: Will The Asset Season 2 happen on Netflix? Possibilities exploredContinue exploring SoapCentral for regular updates on your favorite TV shows.