Los Angeles (California) [US]: Marvel fans have reason to celebrate as Daredevil is officially making its much-anticipated return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Disney+ released the trailer for the upcoming series Daredevil: Born Again on Wednesday evening. The series, premiering on March 4, will reintroduce Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil, along with several iconic characters from the original Netflix series.
This marks Daredevil’s first leading role in the MCU since the Netflix series ended after three critically acclaimed seasons. Fans have seen glimpses of the character recently in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022), where he shared the screen with Tatiana Maslany’s Jennifer Walters, as well as brief appearances in Spider-Man: No Way Home and Echo.
Plot Overview:
The series follows Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer with extraordinary heightened abilities, as he navigates his dual life—seeking justice in the courtroom and fighting crime as Daredevil on the streets of Hell’s Kitchen.
As per the official logline:
“Matt Murdock (Cox), a blind lawyer with heightened abilities, is fighting for justice through his bustling law firm, while former mob boss Wilson Fisk (D’Onofrio) pursues his political endeavours in New York. When their past identities begin to emerge, both men find themselves on an inevitable collision course.”
Star-Studded Cast:
Daredevil: Born Again brings back familiar faces from the Netflix series, including:
- Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin
- Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/Punisher
- Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page
- Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson
- Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Marianna
Behind the Scenes:
The series is helmed by showrunner Dario Scardapane, with Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, and others serving as executive producers. Episodes are directed by Michael Cuesta, Jeffrey Nachmanoff, David Boyd, and the duo Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead.
Marvel’s Legacy Continues:
With Daredevil: Born Again, Marvel continues to expand its MCU roster on Disney+, merging old favorites with new storylines. Fans are eagerly awaiting how Daredevil’s character will develop in his first full-fledged series in the MCU.
Check out the trailer to catch a glimpse of Matt Murdock’s return to action!