Charlie Cox shares his opinions about Daredevil facing Fisk again in MCU'S Born Again

Daredevil: Born Again- Charlie Cox shares his opinions about his comeback to the MCU (Image Source - x/daredevil updates)
Daredevil: Born Again- Charlie Cox shares his opinions about his comeback to the MCU (Image via X/@DDevilUpdates)

It’s been a decade since Charlie Cox first donned the mask of Matt Murdock, Marvel’s blind lawyer-by-day and crime-fighting superhero by night. After Netflix’s Daredevil was canceled in 2018, many fans thought it was the end of their favorite character. But now, Cox is back in Daredevil: Born Again, leading the charge in this ambitious new Disney+ series.

The new series isn’t just a continuation; it’s a reinvention. The Disney+ series aims to delve deeper into Matt Murdock’s life, blending his courtroom drama with his nighttime escapades.

Alongside Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio returns as Wilson Fisk, the imposing Kingpin. Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson also reprise their roles as Karen Page and Foggy Nelson. Excitingly, Jon Bernthal’s Punisher joins the fray, along with new cast members like Michael Gandolfini.

About the confrontation with Fisk again in the new series, Cox said,

“I believe you have to be really careful when and how you bring these two people into the same room because we have to feel like when they meet, it is an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object. It has to feel like it could and will explode. The more you bring us together with no consequence, the less that illusion can maintain itself.”

What’s different this time?

The show is an 18-episode saga, a first for Disney+, allowing more room for storytelling. While the tone will remain darker than most Marvel offerings, Cox teased a slightly less gory approach compared to the Netflix series.

Rebooting a beloved series is no small feat. With reshoots and a creative overhaul, the team aimed to respect the original while charting new territories.

Fisk is no ordinary villain. He’s a chess master with political aspirations. This makes his rivalry with Matt even more compelling.

Cox shared how he helped tweak the script to keep their dynamic electrifying:

“There's actually an episode later on in the season where in an original draft we had a conversation, and I brought this up. I said, ‘I worry that if you tell the story that we can have a conversation and walk away from it at this stage, we lose a lot of stakes.’ So they found a really cool way to not have us do that.”

Bernthal’s return as Frank Castle adds depth and grit to the series. His dynamic with Matt promises high-stakes drama. Fresh faces like Michael Gandolfini add layers to the evolving narrative, signaling that this isn’t just about Daredevil. It’s about the wider Marvel universe.

With 18 episodes, the show promises more complex arcs and character development.

Fans can look forward to seeing Matt tackle courtroom battles alongside his superhero duties. Cox believes the character can evolve to appeal to a broader audience without losing his edge.

The team is carrying forward the elements that worked while exploring fresh avenues.

Daredevil’s return to the MCU is a triumph for fans and Marvel alike. With an extended format, a stellar cast, and a renewed focus on storytelling, Daredevil: Born Again is shaping up to be a game-changer.


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