DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN And PENGUIN Have Fully Paused Production Until The WGA Strike Ends

DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN And PENGUIN Have Fully Paused Production Until The WGA Strike Ends

After already being hit with some production delays, both Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again and DC's Penguin series have completely ceased filming until the WGA strike is over (whenever that may be).

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By MarkCassidy - Jun 14, 2023 02:06 PM EST
Filed Under: Daredevil

It was always looking likely after both shows were hit with a series of delays due to picketing, and THR has now confirmed that Marvel Studios' Daredevil: Born Again and DC/Max's The Batman spin-off, Penguin, have fully paused production for the duration of the ongoing WGA strike.

Unfortunately, we have no idea when the strike is expected to end.

Will this result in the shows' premiere dates being pushed back? No exact dates have been announced yet, but both are tentatively scheduled to debut next year. This report doesn't mention any potential delays, but depending on how long the strike lasts, one would assume it has to be a possibility.

Born Again will see Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock), Vincent D'Onofrio (Wilson Fisk) and Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle) reprise their respective roles from the Netflix Daredevil series, along with new cast members Michael Gandolfini, Nikki M. James and Sandrine Holt. We recently learned that Holt will play The Kingpin's wife, Vanessa Fisk, while James is rumored to be playing assistant DA Kristen McDuffie.

The show will be loosely based on the '80s Marvel Comics series of the same name by Frank Miller and David Mazzuchelli, but is not expected to be an overly faithful adaptation. Despite some significant changes to the story, "Daredevil versus Wilson Fisk, aka the Kingpin, remains the focal point."

Penguin will feature the return of Colin Farrell's take on the classic DC Comics villain as he attempts to fill the power vacuum left in Gotham City's underworld after the events of The Batman. The 8-episode series will also star Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown and Michael Zegen.

We haven't seen anything from Born Again (set photos aside) yet, but you can check out an "in production" teaser for Penguin below.

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ShellHead
ShellHead - 6/14/2023, 2:39 PM
Good. Can't afford to half ass it. Studios need to pay fairly
dracula
dracula - 6/14/2023, 2:56 PM
@ShellHead - yeah but doesnt fair pay depend on the talent

An andy sandberg isnt going to be paid the same as a lepnardo dicaprio

An ed wood type isnt going to be paid the same as a christopher nolan

Cant really name any writers thats didnt also direct that would be worth comparing
Origame
Origame - 6/14/2023, 3:10 PM
@ShellHead - they already agreed to pay fairly and it was up to about $5,000 a week. Fair pay isn't what this strike is about.
Dingus
Dingus - 6/14/2023, 2:41 PM
I support writers. But lets see if an AI can write better

Title: "Shadows of Betrayal"

INT. ABANDONED FACTORY - NIGHT

Daredevil (MATT MURDOCK) prowls through the dilapidated factory, his senses on high alert. The flickering lights cast eerie shadows across the room.

Daredevil's keen hearing picks up a faint whisper, a secret conversation happening in a secluded corner.

DAREDEVIL
(whispering to himself)
What are they hiding?

Daredevil stealthily approaches the hidden conversation, concealing himself behind a stack of crates. He overhears snippets of a plan that send chills down his spine.

THUG 1
Once we retrieve it, we can finally get rid of Daredevil for good.

THUG 2
And Kingpin will be pleased with the reward.

Daredevil's heart pounds in his chest. He needs to know more, but he can't risk being discovered just yet.

EXT. ROOFTOP - NIGHT

Daredevil perches on the edge of a rooftop, overlooking Hell's Kitchen. The city pulses with life, oblivious to the impending danger lurking in its shadows.

DAREDEVIL
(narrating)
It seems a storm is brewing beneath the surface. I can't trust anyone but myself.

INT. DARK ALLEYWAY - NIGHT

Daredevil confronts Turk Barrett, a small-time crook who often serves as a source of information.

DAREDEVIL
Where can I find Kingpin?

TURK BARRETT
(chuckles nervously)
Why should I tell you, Daredevil?

Daredevil's eyes narrow beneath the mask.

DAREDEVIL
Because if you don't, the next time we meet, it won't end well for you.

Turk's face pales, and he quickly spills the information.

TURK BARRETT
Alright, alright! Kingpin's holed up in an old abandoned church on the outskirts of town. But I'm warning you, Daredevil, you're walking into a trap.

INT. ABANDONED CHURCH - NIGHT

Daredevil cautiously steps into the dimly lit church, his senses heightened. The air is heavy with a sense of impending doom.

KINGPIN
(voiced from the shadows)
Impressive, Daredevil. You've made it this far.

Kingpin emerges from the darkness, his imposing figure casting a long shadow.

DAREDEVIL
What's your game, Fisk?

KINGPIN
(chuckles darkly)
Oh, my dear Daredevil, you have no idea what you've stumbled upon. The city will crumble, and you won't be able to save it this time.

Suddenly, Elektra appears, stepping out from behind Kingpin. Daredevil's heart sinks.

DAREDEVIL
Elektra? What have you done?

ELEKTRA
(slyly)
I've found my true allegiance, Murdock. Kingpin has promised me power and vengeance.

Daredevil is torn between anger and heartbreak.

DAREDEVIL
You were never like this, Elektra. There's still good in you.

ELEKTRA
(mocking)
Save your speeches, Daredevil. They won't save you now.

A fierce battle ensues between Daredevil, Kingpin, and Elektra. It's a fight for survival, both physically and morally.

INT. SECRET CHAMBER - NIGHT

Daredevil, bloodied and battered, stands in a hidden chamber beneath the church. He uncovers a shocking revelation—a device capable of unleashing chaos and destruction upon Hell's Kitchen.

DAREDEVIL
(narrating)
This is what they were after. But why? What's King
McMurdo
McMurdo - 6/14/2023, 2:42 PM
I'll be honest. The Penguin footage looked kinda cheap? It didn't have the cinematic look and feel that the Batman has. Hope it's good love Colin in the role.


I have zero faith in Daredevil. Shoulda brought back drew Goddard. They never topped season1.
tmp3
tmp3 - 6/14/2023, 2:57 PM
@McMurdo - Goddard left the show early in pre-production, he wasn’t that involved in the writing beyond early development and the pilot
McMurdo
McMurdo - 6/14/2023, 3:04 PM
@tmp3 - he wrote two of the best episodes and he's just obsessed with DD and gets the character. They shoulda brought back Steven DeKnight as well.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/14/2023, 3:06 PM
@tmp3 - yea DeKnight is to thank for most of season 1. Goddard was a consultant but left to focus on Sinister Six…which turned out to be for nothing lol
regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 6/14/2023, 3:17 PM
@GhostDog

Goddard has gotten boned more than anyone in this genre. Feel like we haven't seen anything from him since Bad Times at El Royale.
JFerguson
JFerguson - 6/14/2023, 3:18 PM
@McMurdo - if I recall, it was Drew Goddard who wrote for the episode 2 hallway scene to be one-shot in his original script. Deknight saw that and adapted it as best as he saw fit.

Mans got talent
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/14/2023, 3:23 PM
@regularmovieguy - it’s wild. I’m dying to see this guy get his hands on something. I really liked El Royale too.

Gunn has him in the DCU creators/architects room but I wanna see him direct a project. Have his hands all over it
tmp3
tmp3 - 6/14/2023, 3:30 PM
@GhostDog - I was thinking he was gonna write & direct Authority, but the big reddit leak that got a surprising amount so far right said that those duties were going to... matthew vaughn and jeremy slater lol. And Batman's going to Hodson & Muschietti instead of him too. So I guess that means he'd be working on... Booster Gold? Paradise Lost?
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/14/2023, 3:39 PM
@tmp3 - Goddard should be doing Batman. That’s a huge mistake but Gunn must’ve loved the Batman stuff on Flash which I hear is decent for the most part.

I don’t have Vaughn for authority. Slater is hit or miss writing though.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/14/2023, 2:46 PM
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/14/2023, 2:48 PM
I’ve got a feeling Penguin is gonna be mid. I don’t like the showrunner’s resumè.
tmp3
tmp3 - 6/14/2023, 3:02 PM
@GhostDog - Craig Zobel and Farrell are giving me hope, but yeah they could have gone for a more seasoned writer. Especially since Terrence Winter was the first show-runner they ever got for one of these Battinson spin-off shows (which he wound up leaving before the show got cancelled lol)
regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 6/14/2023, 3:11 PM
@GhostDog @tmp3

I honestly forgot who the showrunners were on either show, lol. Don't think I've seen one project from either team outside of a little bit of AOS S1. The Daredevil writers wrote Deck the Halls (LOLWUT) and what looks like a few crime or spy dramas that I haven't heard of before.

Terrence Winter was a PIPE DREAM. That could've been incredible tv.
regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 6/14/2023, 3:19 PM
Regardless these are probably the only CBTV shows I'm excited about in the near future. Secret Invasion could be up my alley but I'm debating whether to watch it weekly or just wait until it's all available.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/14/2023, 3:22 PM
@regularmovieguy - The DD showrunners did Covert Affairs which was a solid cable network show for 5 season. It was that early 2010s era where USA Network had the highest rated and watched shows on basic cable. I watched it along with Burn Notice and it was decent and well reviewed. I also think it helps that the co-lead in that show was blind and pretty well written. The other shit they did I’m with you there, never heard of it.

Deck The Halls I won’t shit on them for too much lol. It looks like their first writing credit and everyone has to break in somehow. The Chernobyl and TLOU showrunner Craig Mazin wrote 2 Scary Movie films and Superhero movie.

Yea Penguin showrunner did some AOS S1 I saw which was not where that show found its footing. I’m always game to be proven wrong though
tmp3
tmp3 - 6/14/2023, 3:39 PM
@regularmovieguy - Secret Invasion sounds like a show with a great premise (a paranoid espionage show with Fury sounds like it could be heat) but mid execution. Honestly in terms of upcoming cbtv shows I think a lot of people are sleeping on Wonder Man. DDC is easily one of the stronger Marvel directors of late IMO and Yahya is a dynamite actor.
tmp3
tmp3 - 6/14/2023, 2:58 PM
Excited for Penguin, cautious about daredevil, but the writer’s deserve fair wages first
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 6/14/2023, 3:05 PM
Penguin looks like it's gonna be Sorpranos meets Batman, and that has me hyped.
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