DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Star Charlie Cox Says Series Won't Adapt Frank Miller Story Arc Of The Same Name

DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Star Charlie Cox Says Series Won't Adapt Frank Miller Story Arc Of The Same Name

Charlie Cox has weighed in on whether Daredevil: Born Again will adapt the comic of the same name, while also shedding some light on how his interpretation of Matt Murdock has changed in the MCU...or not.

By JoshWilding - Dec 30, 2022 06:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Daredevil
Source: inews (via Murphy's Multiverse)

Heading into Phase 5, Daredevil: Born Again is easily one of the most anticipated TV shows heading our way from Marvel Studios. Charlie Cox will continue his MCU journey as the Man Without Fear, while Vincent D'Onofrio is back as the Kingpin of Crime after taking aim at Hawkeye last Christmas. 

Beyond that, we don't really know what to expect, though many have wondered if the title might offer some clues. 

Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli's 1986 story followed Matt Murdock as he was driven to insanity and destitution by Wilson Fisk, but the arc was adapted - along with "Guardian Devil" - in Netflix's Daredevil during season 3. With that in mind, we're not surprised this Disney+ effort isn't going to actually adapt the comic its name is borrowed from. 

"I don’t think anyone should read into the name as to the kind of stories that we’re going to tell," Cox said during a recent interview with inews (via Murphy's Multiverse).

The actor would go on to say, "I don’t think it’s a different character. I just think it’s maybe a different period of his life. I don’t think my interpretation will change - they hired the same actor."

So, we're getting a Daredevil who is the same but different, and that makes sense based on what we saw from Cox in Spider-Man: No Way Home and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. "Born Again" almost certainly refers to the fact 'ol Hornhead is getting a fresh start in the MCU, as the series is expected to be more akin to a reboot than season 4 based on past comments. 

Cameras are set to begin rolling in New York City early next year, and with rumours swirling that Daredevil will have multiple costumes, a first look at the show may not be too far away.

Daredevil: Born Again is set to premiere on Disney+ in 2024.

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WarMonkey
WarMonkey - 12/30/2022, 7:44 AM
"I don’t think anyone should read into the name as to the kind of stories that we’re going to tell,". Then why use it?! Same BS Snyder did teasing Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns Superman/Batman fight for BvS.

I'm keeping my expectations low for this show. That way I'll be pleased if I'm wrong and it's good or I'll feel smart that I'm right and it'll suck. It's a win/win situation for me now lol
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 12/30/2022, 8:12 AM
@WarMonkey - It is kind of silly lol.

If you're going to name something the same thing it was called in the comics then you should probably follow the same basic story premise. It doesn't need to he 100% accurate. But the premise should be the same and the most important pieces should be there.
WarMonkey
WarMonkey - 12/30/2022, 9:57 AM
@CorndogBurglar - Ya, the animated shows and movies seem to understand this basic premise. They don't always copy the story exactly but the basic beats are all there.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 12/30/2022, 7:54 AM
Lmao then just call it Daredevil! Why tf use it in the first place if it's just a title. Idiots
CAPTAINPINKEYE
CAPTAINPINKEYE - 12/30/2022, 8:08 AM
@bobevanz - because they fish in the comic book geeks…….
Me

civil War wasn’t the Civil War from the comics.
Even though I’m looking forward to Sercret Invasion I know it’s not going to be anywhere near like the comics.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 12/30/2022, 8:18 AM
@CAPTAINPINKEYE - No, but the same basic premise of Civil War and Secret Invasion will be intact.

Civil War had the government enact a superhero registration act that split the heroes down the middle on whether they would join or become fugitives. It split up Iron Man and Cap and made them come to blows. It still had the main essence of Civil War there.

And while I can't say yet about Secret Invasion, we at least know it will be about Skrulls invading Earth and likely replacing important people of prominence with Skrull imposters to weaken the planet's infrastructure.

These are acceptable. (Even though I think they could have made an entire phase or saga about Secret Invasion and done really cool things with it.)

But calling something by a comic storyline and then doing nothing to adapt it makes no sense lol.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 12/30/2022, 8:20 AM
@CAPTAINPINKEYE - But at least they are adaptations of Civil War and Secret Invasion.

This is like doing a show called Sherlock Holmes and having it feature James Bond instead.
PapaSpank54
PapaSpank54 - 12/30/2022, 8:18 AM
It's called "milking trademarks"
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 12/30/2022, 8:21 AM
They should make "X-Men: Days of Future Past" and just have it be about an old and retired Xavier on his death bed reminiscing about his life's work.
Origame
Origame - 12/30/2022, 1:09 PM
@CorndogBurglar - no you fool. Call it days of future past and have it be about fighting Mr sinister with no mentions of time travel or exploring different period.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 12/30/2022, 2:59 PM
@Origame - Haha. Yeah. That would work also!
DudeGuy
DudeGuy - 12/30/2022, 8:27 AM
"I don’t think anyone should read into the name as to the kind of stories that we’re going to tell”
Yeah. Silly us for expecting that when you’re using the title of a classic storyline. Come up with your own title if you don’t want people reading into it. The common sense isn’t lacking with the audience in this situation. It’s lacking with the creatives.
Tigreblanco21
Tigreblanco21 - 12/30/2022, 2:52 PM
@DudeGuy - right! "Don't read into it..." Then don't name it that.
BGarlz92
BGarlz92 - 12/30/2022, 8:47 AM
I'd have preferred they called the show "Daredevil: The Man Without Fear" to be honest.
marvel72
marvel72 - 12/30/2022, 8:56 AM
The best Daredevil story ever and they're not going to adapt it.

malschla
malschla - 12/30/2022, 8:59 AM
I just don’t understand how Marvel can create a near perfect 23 film saga (yes, there were low points…) and then follow it up with all the stupid, self-inflicted mistakes since Endgame. It is mind boggling.
FilmGuy7878
FilmGuy7878 - 12/30/2022, 9:37 AM
Biggest hopes for this series...

1. Bring in other Daredevil villains besides Fisk and Bullseye. He's got a super interesting Rogue's Gallery just waiting to be adapted (The Owl, Jester, Mr. Fear, STILT-MAN!)

2. More of that Matt Murdock charisma. He showed a lot of it in She-Hulk and it would help differentiate him from his alter ego.

3. MORE HALLWAY FIGHTS!
TheHumanSpider2
TheHumanSpider2 - 12/30/2022, 9:58 AM
It's meta title, to basically say this is a reboot.

Also, not even Netflix had the balls to adapt Born Again, you think Disney will?
BillyBatson1000
BillyBatson1000 - 12/30/2022, 10:39 AM
Disney: No fanboys, you're NOT going to see junkie Karen Page selling DD's secret identity for a fix! Super-heroic scenes should be your ONLY narcotic! You have been warned.

CaptainDC
CaptainDC - 12/30/2022, 11:36 AM
Unfortunately, this show is destined to be a disappointment. We’re going to get a watered down Daredevil in similar vein to Captain Marvel and She-Hulk. Really hate being negative but this is just seems like the reality of this show.
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