“Daredevil: Born Again”: Cast, Release Date, Plot, Latest News, and More
- Marvel's Daredevil ran for three seasons on Netflix, cancelled before the fourth season could premiere.
- Disney+ and Marvel are reviving the show with central characters expected to return.
- The release date for Daredevil: Born Again has not been decided yet.
Matt Murdock aka Daredevil, the dashing spectacled lawyer, appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Home, firmly establishing his place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After the Daredevil series did incredibly well, fans have been wondering what they can expect from the upcoming rebooted Daredevil: Born Again series.
The show is said to further the character’s trajectory in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With Kevin Feige expanding the scope of the universe with the X-Men and more characters that have not yet been indicted into the burgeoning world, the franchise is expected to amass newer audiences. In the meantime, here’s all you need to know about the upcoming Daredevil show.
Star cast of Daredevil: Born Again
Being one of the most awaited shows by Marvel, Daredevil: Born Again is set to sweep fans off their feet. Thankfully, Charlie Cox is returning as the titular character with the central villain Kingpin also making a comeback with actor Vincent D’Onofrio on board. Kingpin was also seen in Echo, thus furthering his agenda in the MCU.
More actors from the original series will be reprising their roles, thus bringing the same magic to the rebooted show. Jon Bernthal as the Punisher is adding more excitement to the show as fans are intrigued to see the two characters together. Moreover, the news of Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson returning has allowed fans to sigh a breath of relief.
When is Daredevil: Born Again releasing?
While filming for Daredevil: Born Again wrapped up a few months ago, there has been no release date set for the same. The cast has been beyond excited to shoot scenes with each other again. Nevertheless, fans will have to wait for an official confirmation by Marvel to know exactly when the show will drop on Disney+.
Intricate plotlines of Daredevil
The iconic vigilante has no dearth of stories that can be adapted from comic books. Daredevil is known to have intertwined plotlines with various characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe with sparse appearances with the mighty Avengers too.
A few snippets of the show hint at a face-off between Daredevil and Punisher, making for a smashing plot point for the show. Fans are anyway delighted by massive fight sequences that Marvel is currently acing across the board.
Another important aspect that is believed to be covered in Daredevil: Born Again is the vigilante’s entanglement with law enforcement as well as his need to get justice for the right things.
Why was Marvel’s Daredevil canceled?
The original Daredevil series premiered on Netflix for 3 great seasons since 2015. The show garnered high viewership and ratings, making it one of the most loved shows on the platform. However, in November 2018, a blow by Netflix cut short Daredevil’s stint and the show was canceled. Sharing his feelings on the same, Matt Murdock the man behind Daredevil’s mask told Entertainment Weekly,
A lot of us really expected to keep going and I certainly did. The truth is, I felt like we had a lot of stories to tell, and although I understand [the cancellation] I’m very saddened by that. It’s just how business works. But also, these characters mean a lot to people. It’s weird to think there’s a chance I won’t be playing Matt Murdock ever again. That’s a bizarre feeling because that character has been such a huge part of my life for the last four and a half years.
The cancellation of the show was a surprise to all cast members just as it was to the fans. Everyone expressed their joy for being a part of the show, Daredevil deserved to go on. The showrunner Erik Olson apparently had a fourth season outline ready which was already pitched to the platform. One possible reason could be Disney’s upcoming streaming service, making Netflix give up the show.
Another possible reason for Daredevil’s cancellation was decreasing viewership. Netflix does not disclose its numbers and figures, but some people speculated that the show was decreasing in popularity, especially in the third season. Thus, Netflix was not very eager to renew the show for another season. Moreover, the heavy expense that burned a hole in Netflix’s pocket in making Daredevil, which was close to $200 million, did not help the cause.
