Recent behind-the-scenes photos from Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again reveal actress Sandrine Holt reprising her role as Vanessa Fisk. But fans also spotted a clue suggesting the return of Royce Johnson’s Detective Brett Mahoney. While more familiar faces raise anticipation, rumors predict the series will kill off Karen Page.

The Disney+ show marks a continuation of Netflix’s Daredevil universe, with Charlie Cox’s blind vigilante hero at the forefront. Given Born Again adapts the iconic “Born Again” comic arc, the question looms – will the MCU stay faithful to Page’s devastating fate in the original story?

What Other Characters Reappear for Daredevil: Born Again?

Brett Mahoney - Daredevil
Brett Mahoney – Daredevil

So far, Vincent D’Onofrio’s Wilson Fisk/Kingpin, Deborah Ann Woll‘s Page, and Elden Henson’s Foggy Nelson are all confirmed to return alongside leading man Charlie Cox. More recently, news broke that Wilson Bethel will reprise his role as lethal assassin Bullseye.

The set photos revealing Vanessa Fisk and likely Brett Mahoney signal even minor supporting stars will populate Hell’s Kitchen again. Marvel Television fans feel validated seeing actors from the former Netflix show reclaim these rich roles. Yet the looming risk of heartbreak lingers.

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Could Bullseye Repeat Karen Page’s Comic Book Death in Live Action?

Deborah Ann Woll
Deborah Ann Woll in Daredevil

In Marvel’s original “Born Again” arc, the mentally unhinged Bullseye murders Karen Page by impaling her with Daredevil’s billy club. The event leaves Matt Murdock devastated and catalyzes his downward spiral.

Now speculation mounts that Daredevil: Born Again might recreate this traumatic personal loss for Charlie Cox’s hero – destroying Murdock emotionally while also removing Deborah Ann Woll from the series.

While undeniably shocking for Disney+ audiences, such a bold twist would cement the show’s serious, mature tone. However, it may frustrate fans deeply attached to Page as part of Daredevil’s core dynamic.

For now, fans must wait for official plot details or leaked fate spoilers to learn if Born Again dares replicate Karen’s ill-fated comic book demise. Her potential death echoes through every casting notice as devotees debate how far the series will push its central characters.

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Could Disney+ Spare Karen Page to Sustain Daredevil’s Core Dynamic?

Foggy - Daredevil
Foggy – Daredevil

Meanwhile, other clues bolster theories that Karen Page lives on in the Disney+ series. Recent set photos depict Deborah Ann Woll sharing scenes alongside Charlie Cox and Elden Henson as Page, Murdock, and Nelson. Reuniting Daredevil’s central trio suggests their complete partnership plays a key Born Again role.

While Karen Page meets tragedy in the original comic storyline, its themes focus more on exploring Murdock’s struggle with Catholic guilt and crisis of faith. The MCU could convey similar hardships for Cox through battle fatigue or questioning his vigilantism’s value without fridging Page for cheap motivation.

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Besides, with recent casting embracing continuity, uprooting a major player like Page would seem tone-deaf. Marvel Studios understands fans cherish moments between Cox and Woll as much as Daredevil’s grittier action. Removing half of that chemistry risks passionate fan backlash. Disney+ already subverts expectations – perhaps Karen gets injured but defiantly survives Bullseye’s blows in a progressive twist?

Either way, the mystery around Page’s fate in Born Again will likely fuel online debates and theories right up to release.

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