This successful return was something that no one expected, with Charlie Cox even saying in an interview that he "did not expect to be asked to reprise the role.” Thankfully, for both Charlie Cox and us as fans, we have a new series titled Daredevil: Born Again, but this Daredevil isn't quite the same as the one we last ...
'Daredevil: Born Again' Had No Connections To Netflix Series Before Creative Reboot. Daredevil connects to his roots! Did the reboot save Daredevil: Born Again? Stars Vincent D'Onofrio and Charlie Cox reveal the series originally had no connection to the Netflix show.
Who is playing Daredevil in Daredevil: Born Again?
Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio are of course reprising their Marvel's Daredevil roles of Matt Murdock/Daredevil and Wilson Fisk/Kingpin — or at least some versions thereof.
The only stars officially confirmed—by Marvel Studios itself—for Daredevil: Born Again are Charlie Cox (as Daredevil) and Vincent D'Onofrio (as Kingpin), because both were brought out during the MCU's presentation at San Diego Comic Con back in 2022.
DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN – First Trailer (2024) Charlie Cox, Jon Bernthal
Is Daredevil: Born Again a reboot or a continuation?
So, Is 'Daredevil: Born Again' a Reboot or a Continuation? The show is most certainly a reboot, and all the previous canons should not be assumed to be happening in this universe.
The series will now be directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, who previously worked on Moon Knight and Loki season 2. Cox has said that Born Again will be "dark" but not "gory." In a recent interview with EW, D'Onofrio said that Born Again was taking tonal lessons from Echo.
Elden Henson and Deborah Ann Wool are returning as Foggy Nelson and Karen Page in Daredevil: Born Again. Set photos and videos give fans a first look at their return.
Now, we've got a look at one of the toughest, most ruthless characters in Marvel's canon, and we're not even talking about Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin/Wilson Fisk, the main villain in Echo and the bruiser who will be returning in a big way in Daredevil: Born Again.
"Born Again" is a 1986 comic book story arc that appeared in the Marvel Comics series Daredevil. Written by Frank Miller, and drawn by David Mazzucchelli, the storyline first appeared in Daredevil #227–231.
Work has resumed on Daredevil: Born Again in New York and we now have a new look at White Tiger. The character was previously spotted from behind, but this gloomy shot shows the hero's costume from the front and confirms a key detail about the vigilante.
The downfall of a good man must be like a glass of wine, you have to savor it, but slowly. Born Again is a must-read for any Daredevil's fan, but also a wonderful option for any fan of comic books in general, and even a great choice for any reader looking for a really good story. This was good. Really good, even.
Marvel Studios' Daredevil: Born Again rating will be adults only, or at least Kingpin actor Vincent D'Onofrio wants it to be. Grounded and bloody. It appears the reworked Daredevil: Born Again series will be as grounded and bloody as its predecessor and the upcoming Echo show.
Elektra actor Élodie Yung was recently asked about a possible return in the MCU's Daredevil: Born Again, and she seems very interested in the idea. Yung last played Elektra in The Defenders, where her character's fate was left in question.
Is Daredevil: Born Again a continuation of Daredevil?
D'Onofrio said the main creatives of the series got together soon after Scardapane joined the project and decided that Born Again should harken back to the tone of the Netflix series and continue storylines from it rather than be a complete reset.
Will Karen Page and Foggy Nelson be in Daredevil: Born Again?
The two characters in question are Karen Page and Foggy Nelson, played by Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson, respectively. They will return when lawyer-turned-vigilante Matt Murdock will headline in the upcoming MCU Disney+ series, Daredevil: Born Again. It will be Nelson and Page's first appearance in the MCU.
Netflix's Daredevil TV series starring Cox put a different spin on the character of Karen Page, who was played by Deborah Ann Woll. Although Matt and Karen did enter a romantic relationship in the show, they broke up in Season 2 after Matt's old flame Elektra, another iconic Marvel character, came back into his life.
But, according to Marvel scooper Daniel Richtman, there are no plans for Luke Cage, Iron Fist, or Jessica Jones to appear in the Disney+ series. I'm fine not seeing any of those characters in the show, but it's been confirmed that Jon Bernthal is returning to play The Punisher.
Instead, the Netflix series introduces the character as FBI Agent Benjamin "Dex" Poindexter, a mentally troubled sniper who catches the eye of Vincent D'Onofrio's Wilson Fisk. Fisk manipulates Dex into donning Matt Murdock's discarded Daredevil armor and killing his enemies, enabling Fisk's return to power.
Speaking to Screen Rant, Marvel Cinematic Universe executive producer Brad Winderbaum said he considers the show to be MCU canon just as the likes of Charlie Cox's Daredevil and Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin becomes prominent once again.
Jon Bernthal Returns As The Punisher Alongside Charlie Cox In New 'Daredevil: Born Again' Set Photos. We're getting a first look at Jon Bernthal's return as (a bloody) Frank Castle (aka Punisher) in new set photos of Daredevil: Born Again, the upcoming Marvel/Disney+ series, which is currently filming in New York City.
and Elden Henson as Karen Page and Foggy Nelson, respectively. According to The Insneider (subscription required but encouraged), both actors from the previous Daredevil Netflix show will return as their fan-favorite characters.
Marvel Studios faced a major setback with a production pause for Daredevil: Born Again in June during the writers' strike. Although only 18 episodes were shot, Marvel's executives, including Kevin Feige were unhappy with how the footage turned out, deducing that the show was not working.
