Daredevil actor, Charlie Cox, confirms thatDaredevil: Born Againwill be different from the original show in one big way. The originalDaredevil, produced by Netflix, ran from 2015 to 2018 and was part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’sDefenderssaga.Daredevil: Born Againcontinues the character’s storyand features the return of Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk, Jon Bernthal as the Punisher, Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson and Wilson Bethel as Bullseye.
In honor of the show’s panel atNew York Comic Con, Charlie Cox spoke withRotten Tomatoesto share some insight onDaredevil: Born Again. Following up on co-star D’Onofrio’s comments discussing how the Disney+ show would connect to the Netflix title, the star also confirmedit will be different in how it explores Fisk’s “behind-the-scenes” world, thus giving a new angle for the character. Check out what Cox said in the quote and video below:
Something that’s a bit different that, I feel like, we get a much deeper look behind the scenes of Fisk’s world than we have necessarily, in the past. And that is, I think, a different kind of way, which direction the show is taking, which is really exciting.
What Charlie Cox’s Comment Means For Daredevil: Born Again
Fisk’s Story Arc Will Be A Focus
Since Marvel Studios and Disney’s announcement about Cox’s return as Matt Murdock inDaredevil: Born Again’s cast, there have been a lot of questions about the connection between the upcoming title and Netflix’s title. Both Daredevil and Fisk have appeared in several MCU projects, including a brief appearance inSpider-Man: No Way Homeand supporting spot inShe-Hulk: Attorney at Law, while Fisk was a villain in bothHawkeyeandEcho.Cox’s comment suggests thatDaredevil: Born Againwill take a bigger interest in Fisk than the original show,which aligns with the villain’s cameo appearances in the MCU.
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His comment also seems to tease Fisk’s story arc inDaredevil: Born Again.It seems that part ofthe upcoming show will focus on Fisk’s organization and his world, bringing something that fans hadn’t experienced in the original show to light. In the video, Fisk’s actor D’Onofrio further confirms thatDaredevil: Born Againwill be a combination of old and new,addressing rumors by teasing, “all of those things and more are true.”
Our Take on Daredevil: Born Again
There’s More to Know About Fisk
Wilson Fisk is a very complicated villain, especially with his association with Vanessa Fisk, who he married in the originalDaredevil.As Kingpin, Fisk has immense power and money, but at the same time, he has a vulnerable side that he keeps to himself. The original Netflix show didn’t often delve too deep into the character, with his main focus on Murdock’s pain and struggle, save for a few flashbacks to his childhood living with his abusive parents.
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Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock has now made several appearances as Daredevil in the MCU, and his previous exploits on Netflix may also be MCU canon.
It hardly feels like there’s more to explore about Murdock after three seasons, soshifting the focus to Fisk and his operationcertainly gives fans something new to look forward to.WithSpider-Man: No Way HomeandShe-Hulkboth captured a more lighthearted side of Murdock, one of the concerns forDaredevil: Born Againis whether the show will follow the original’s gritty and hard vibe. The focus on the “behind-the-scenes” of Kingpin’s world puts the emphasis back on the street level, which is reassuring.
Daredevil: Born Again
Cast
Daredevil: Born Again follows blind lawyer Matt Murdock, who uses his heightened abilities to pursue justice in New York. As he manages a bustling law firm, former mob boss Wilson Fisk navigates political ambitions, leading both men toward a confrontation as their pasts resurface.
