Charlie Cox Was Desperate to Become Daredevil after Reading the First 2 Scripts: “Two of the best television scripts I’ve read”
Marvel star Charlie Cox’s biggest role has been that of Daredevil. This role propelled him to superstardom and made him a household name. Fans can’t imagine anyone other than Cox as the character; such is the influence of the charismatic actor. His performance in the Daredevil projects has been critically acclaimed and deeply lived in the hearts of fans worldwide.
The backstory of how the actor got the role of the Marvel character is quite interesting. Cox revealed that he was blown away by the phenomenal scripts of Daredevil, and this made him borderline obsessed with bagging that role. And to his credit, he got the role, and the next, as they say, is history!
What lured Chalie Cox to the role of Daredevil?
Charlie Cox is one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood who embarks on his professional journey in showbiz with his role in the 2003 psychological thriller Dot the i. He is a supremely talented star performer, and his acting genius has earned him several critically acclaimed awards. One of the biggest names in the industry, he has successfully helmed several iconic projects in his burgeoning career.
The Stardust actor is widely known for portraying Matt Murdock in several projects of the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise, including the beloved television series Daredevil. In his candid interview, the actor admitted that he was inspired to play Daredevil after reading the script for the series. He told his agent: “These are two of the best television scripts I’ve read.”
The titular television series planned to be darker than other MCU projects, concentrating on a crime fiction genre influenced by 1970s movies. The actor got the golden opportunity to act in the series in 2014 and Cox’s performance helped boost the rating of the show. The actor portrayed the role of Matt Murdock, a man blinded as a young boy who battles crime as a masked superhero by night.
Charlie Cox Reveals How He is Physically Preparing Himself for Daredevil: Born Again
Charlie Cox is the most magnificent actor who first gained attention in Hollywood for playing Claire Danes in the 2007 fantasy film Stardust which became a commercial hit at the box office. But his extraordinary work in the American television series Daredevil has anointed him as of the most promising talents in the industry.
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In a 2022 interview with Hollywood Reporter, Charlie Cox revealed how he physically prepared himself for his role in the upcoming tv series Daredevil: Born Again. The actor said,
“I was pretty sore and achy. I had just finished filming something, and I had to fly in to do it all. So I had a few days to work with the stunt team and do all that kind of stuff. Getting used to the suit again was also a challenge, but there was enough there for them to use a significant amount of what I actually shot. So I’ve started to do some training with him to get ready for next year. So it’s been really fun to do that again and take it to a new level.”
Charlie Cox also stated that he doubted the return of Daredevil to the MCU. Cox said,
“[D’Onofrio] would always say, ‘They’re going to call us.’ And I’d get off the phone and be like, ‘No, they’re not, buddy. It’s over. Let it go. Too much time has passed. So he was right all along. I really thought he was delusional about that.”
Daredevil: Born Again will premiere on Disney+ in early 2024.
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Source: Hollywood Reporter
