'This Has to be a Reincarnation' - Charlie Cox on Marvel's Daredevil: born again

As we look back on the hype that enveloped the upcoming Marvel series 'Daredevil: Born Again' in late 2022, we remember Charlie Cox's insightful words about his return as the titular character, Matt Murdock/Daredevil. These details, as reported by Deadline, revealed his anticipation for the Disney+ revival and his perspective on the direction of the series.

Charlie Cox, who embodied Matt Murdock/Daredevil in the acclaimed Netflix series and later in cameo roles in 'Marvel’s Spider-Man: No Way Home' and 'She-Hulk: Attorney At Law', was set to take on his character once again. His view on the project was clear, "This has to be a reincarnation, it has to be different, otherwise why are we doing it?" He looked forward to exploring a new version of his character.

The Netflix Daredevil series was notably dark in tone, replete with graphic violence. Cox believed that a shift in direction could broaden the series' appeal, particularly to a younger audience. His hope was to retain the essence of what worked but adapt to a slightly more inclusive narrative.

Intriguingly, 'Daredevil: Born Again' received an order for a total of 18 episodes for its first season, an announcement that was met with great fanfare at Comic-Con in July. On this topic, Cox speculated, "I’m imagining there’s going to be an element to it that is like the old-school procedural show." He emphasized the potential interest in delving deeper into Matt Murdock the lawyer's life, earning the moments when the hero suited up.

With scarce details released about the revival series, fans were left to anticipate what 'Daredevil: Born Again' would entail. Joining Cox and reprising his role as the mob boss Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin was Vincent D’Onofrio, along with a talented ensemble cast.

As we now bask in the glow of the series, we reflect on how Cox's vision for 'Daredevil: Born Again' resonated with fans' expectations and excitement. The show's debut was one of the most anticipated events of 2024, marking another successful chapter in Marvel's Disney+ chapter.

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