“Charlie and I are just amazed”: Vincent D’Onofrio Makes a Big Promise Over Charlie Coxx’s Daredevil: Born Again
Marvel fans around the world are buzzing with excitement over the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again series on Disney+. The show will see Charlie Cox reprise his role as the beloved superhero Daredevil, while Vincent D’Onofrio returns as the fearsome villain Kingpin. In a recent interview, D’Onofrio made a big promise that Born Again will have the same mature tone and feel as the upcoming Echo series.
Will Charlie Coxx’s Daredevil: Born Again Have a Gritty, Mature Tone Like Echo?
Vincent D’Onofrio says that Daredevil: Born Again will have a lot of gritty and mature themes.
Vincent D’Onofrio says #DaredevilBornAgain has the ‘same tone and feel’ as #Echo
“The attention that the big bosses are giving to it is extraordinary. Charlie and I are just amazed by how much they care about this series”
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His comment is a direct indication that Marvel is taking Daredevil very seriously – perhaps allowing the show to capture the same dark, gritty aesthetic that made the Netflix Daredevil series so popular.
The Echo series is rated TV-MA and explores more mature themes. If Born Again follows suit, it could delve deeper into the psychological complexity of characters like Daredevil and Kingpin. Marvel may be embracing edgier storytelling while still connecting their Disney+ shows to the wider MCU.
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What Other Promises Has the Cast Made About Daredevil: Born Again?
Vincent D’Onofrio isn’t the only one hyping up Born Again. Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead said a while ago on TV Insider;
“Daredevil is an insanely cool character. We are beyond excited about it.”
However, they noted that the show is still in early development.
“We’re diving into the comics and we’re just currently eating up all the material before we can even say where we’re actually going to take any of it,” Moorhead explained.
This means Marvel has recruited true fans of the source material, which bodes well for capturing the essence of Daredevil.
Charlie Cox has also spoken enthusiastically about returning to the role of Matt Murdock, saying Born Again will be “darker” and “cooler.” The cast and crew all seem passionate about bringing a fresh but faithful take on Daredevil to Disney+.
What Might This Mean for Other Marvel-Netflix Characters Like The Punisher?
The positive buzz around Born Again also raises hopes of seeing more Marvel-Netflix characters revived. Jon Bernthal’s fierce performance as The Punisher earned widespread acclaim – could Frank Castle also return to wreak havoc in New York?
In the comics, The Punisher has memorably clashed with Daredevil due to their contrasting crimefighting methods. If Bernthal reprised his role in Born Again, their morally complex dynamic could drive the plot to dramatic new heights.
The door also seems open for characters like Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist to step back into the MCU spotlight. If Daredevil: Born Again captures the creative spirit that defined their original shows, then the future looks bright for these fan-favorite heroes on Disney+.
