Daredevil: Born Again” is an upcoming Marvel series set to premiere on Disney+ on March 4, 2025. This series marks the return of Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin, reprising their roles from the original “Daredevil” series that aired on Netflix from 2015 to 2018.
Synopsis: Set five years after the events of the original series, “Daredevil: Born Again” follows Matt Murdock as he continues his dual life as a blind lawyer by day and the vigilante Daredevil by night. Alongside his allies, Foggy Nelson and Karen Page, Matt works to rebuild their law firm and protect Hell’s Kitchen. Meanwhile, Wilson Fisk, also known as Kingpin, pursues political ambitions in New York City, leading to inevitable clashes with Daredevil. The series introduces new adversaries, including the serial killer Muse, who uses his victims’ blood to create murals, adding a darker and more intense narrative to the storyline.
Main Cast
- Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock / Daredevil
- Blind lawyer with superhuman senses.
- Leads a double life as a masked vigilante in Hell’s Kitchen, New York.
- Trained in mixed martial arts (MMA) to show a diverse fighting style.
- Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk / Kingpin
- Crime lord and businessman running for mayor of New York City.
- Uses a realistic fat suit instead of gaining weight for the role.
- Margarita Levieva as Heather Glenn
- Murdock’s love interest.
- Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page
- Former reporter and close friend of Murdock.
- Partner at Nelson, Murdock & Page law firm.
- Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson
- Murdock’s best friend and law partner.
- Zabryna Guevara as Sheila Rivera
- A new character connected to the story’s main plot.
- Nikki M. James as Kirsten McDuffie
- Another new addition to Daredevil’s circle.
- Genneya Walton as BB Urich
- A young journalist eager to uncover the truth.
- Arty Froushan as Buck Cashman
- Key player in the series’ storyline.
- Clark Johnson as Cherry
- A mysterious and pivotal character.
- Michael Gandolfini as Daniel Blade
- A character with ties to Murdock’s story.
- Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Marianna-Fisk
- Wilson Fisk’s devoted wife, returning to support his ambitions.
- Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle / The Punisher
- A vigilante who uses lethal methods to fight crime.
- Trained at a gun range and collaborated with past Punisher actor Thomas Jane.
- Wilson Bethel as Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter
- Psychopathic former FBI agent who can weaponize any object.
- Jeremy Earl as Cole North
- NYPD officer and member of the Anti-Vigilante Task Force.
Additional Cast
- Mohan Kapur as Yusuf Khan
- Kamar de los Reyes as Hector Ayala / White Tiger
- Lou Taylor Pucci (role undisclosed)
- Muse (a dangerous and gruesome villain).
Key Details
- Releasing Platform: Disney+
- Premiere Year: 2025
- Themes: Crime, redemption, corruption, and personal struggles.
- Production Notes:
- A continuation of Matt Murdock’s journey with darker, gritty storytelling.
- Brings back fan-favorite characters and introduces exciting new faces.
This series promises to dive deeper into Daredevil’s world while delivering action-packed drama and intense character arcs.
Production Details: The series is directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, with Dario Scardapane serving as the showrunner. “Daredevil: Born Again” is part of Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and will consist of nine episodes, released weekly on Disney+.
Additional Information: The series draws inspiration from the “Mayor Fisk” comic saga, exploring themes of power, corruption, and redemption. Fans can anticipate a blend of intense action sequences, complex character development, and political intrigue as Daredevil faces new challenges in a city teetering on the edge of chaos.
