Adam Driver lands huge role in Netflix hostage series from Adolescence star

Academy Award-nominated star Adam Driver has signed up for a new series for Netflix, playing an escaped convict who finds himself in a volatile hostage situation.

With nowhere to go but deeper into trouble, his character will have to make some life-changing decisions.

The series is titled Rabbit, Rabbit, and it will be directed by Emmy Award winner Philip Barantini, known for his work on Adolescence.

The synopsis reads: "When an escaped convict is cornered by law enforcement at a truck stop, he takes hostages in an effort to bargain for his freedom.

"But the standoff soon escalates into an unmanageable social experiment with his captives - and an emotional poker match with a veteran FBI Crisis Negotiator trained in tactical empathy."

Driver is the first actor to be cast in the series, with further details on production yet to be announced.

The 41-year-old American actor's breakout role was in the HBO television series Girls, which earned him three consecutive Primetime Emmy nominations.

He gained wider recognition for his role as Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy.

Outside of acting, he is a US Marine Corps veteran and founder of Arts in the Armed Forces.

Rabbit, Rabbit is not the star's only upcoming project, as he is currently working on the film Paper Tiger.

He is also filming for an untitled Chris Rock film, with a release date yet to be announced.

In terms of TV, Rabbit, Rabbit marks his first small-screen role since Girls, in which he played Adam Sackler.

The series ended in 2017, with Driver only taking on voice acting roles since.

Rabbit, Rabbit will air on Netflix