Showrunner Steven S. DeKnight Teases The "Gritty, 1970's New York Feel" Of DAREDEVIL

Showrunner Steven S. DeKnight Teases The "Gritty, 1970's New York Feel" Of DAREDEVIL

Daredevil showruner Steven S. DeKnight made an appearance on the Guardians of the Galaxy red carpet this evening, and though he couldn't reveal too much about the upcoming Netflix series, he does share some details about the tone of the series...

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By JoshWilding - Jul 21, 2014 07:07 PM EST
Filed Under: Daredevil

We know most of Daredevil's cast, but the story and tone are very much being kept a secret. Though he couldn't reveal too much about the series, Steven S. DeKnight was able to drop a few interesting tidbits of information at tonight's Guardians of the Galaxy premiere. The full interview can be watched in the video below, but perhaps the most revealing detail was what DeKnight had to say about Daredevil's tone. "We're going for a very gritty, 1970's New York feel. We love the idea of beauty in the decay of the city, and Hell's Kitchen being a place that is both horrible and beautiful at the same time. That's why Matt Murdock loves it so much and wants to protect it." That sounds a lot more Frank Miller than Mark Waid, and not too dissimilar to what Joe Carnahan had in store for the Man Without Fear when the character was still at Fox. What do you guys think? We should find out more at Comic-Con, so be sure to stay tuned to CBM!

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staypuffed
staypuffed - 7/21/2014, 7:33 PM
As long as they don't use the yellow and brown suit, then awesome.
ruadh
ruadh - 7/21/2014, 7:34 PM
So, probably close to that vintage Scorsese tone all the canarhan lovers ache for still. Cool beans.
MightyZeus
MightyZeus - 7/21/2014, 7:35 PM
What if the show's setting is in the 70's?
YeezusWept
YeezusWept - 7/21/2014, 7:38 PM
@MightyZeus

That would definitely free it up from the MCU connections until they were sure it's a hit.
P862010
P862010 - 7/21/2014, 7:44 PM
sounds exactly like carnahan's daredevil treatment
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 7/21/2014, 7:47 PM
Cool.

I haven't been around since Thursday, was there an article made about Lucy Lawless joint Agents of SHIELD?
revjordan
revjordan - 7/21/2014, 7:48 PM
Except for the fact that the Agent Carter One Shot was more entertaining than the three Punisher movies combined...
batz11
batz11 - 7/21/2014, 7:48 PM
Loved Spartacus, trust in DeKnight...
Pasto
Pasto - 7/21/2014, 7:48 PM
^Lol wut?
dmm5
dmm5 - 7/21/2014, 7:49 PM
Not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing if DD is set in the 70s... I mean, they don't have to reference anything at all, maybe Cap but it can be it's own thing! Then again, I would love an open door to a cross over with an Avenger! I have a feeling these Netflix/Marvel shows will be like the backstreets of the MCU, especially DD & Cage/Fist
GeekyCheekyChic
GeekyCheekyChic - 7/21/2014, 7:50 PM
makes sense. present day Hells Kitchen is just awesome with a ton of bars and restaurants and the residents are primarily actors/writers etc...
YeezusWept
YeezusWept - 7/21/2014, 7:52 PM
Well the official synopsis still says "modern day Hell's Kitchen" so I guess they'll make the neighborhood feel like how it did in the 70s, as though gentrification in the area never happened.
DEATHSTR0KE
DEATHSTR0KE - 7/21/2014, 7:55 PM
@typical lmao
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 7/21/2014, 7:56 PM
No its not set in the 70s
It clearly says it will have a 70s FEEL
JAC
JAC - 7/21/2014, 7:57 PM
@GliderMan Did you not read the f*cking article? It's NOT set in the 70s, chill
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 7/21/2014, 7:58 PM
What in the hell are some of you talking about? He says they're going for a "very gritty, 1970's New York feel", not that it's set in 1970s New York.

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tongtong
tongtong - 7/21/2014, 7:59 PM
Everyone from Buffy should move to Marvel.
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 7/21/2014, 8:03 PM
I think Luke cage will have that 70s feel too
Mrcool210
Mrcool210 - 7/21/2014, 8:04 PM
Hmm, so are they taking inspiration from the fox reboot that almost happened? id be down for that, that sizzle reel was awesome.
KINGPEN266FBA
KINGPEN266FBA - 7/21/2014, 8:11 PM
NO MARVEL NO SMH
arkhamknight
arkhamknight - 7/21/2014, 8:18 PM
I'm pretty stoked for this.
LeonNova
LeonNova - 7/21/2014, 8:23 PM
A '70s feel is cool, but I'm pretty sure the show is set in the present day. I really hope it is at least, because I do want to see Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and Jessica Jones to join The Avengers one day.
batmorMark2
batmorMark2 - 7/21/2014, 8:24 PM
@merc I don't think that article was made....
MrBlackJack
MrBlackJack - 7/21/2014, 8:28 PM
YES! Now just give him his original yellow suit to start out with and I'll be set!
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 7/21/2014, 8:29 PM
I believe DeKnight. The smartest thing Marvel did was choose to shoot this series onsite in NYC. That will give the story a feel of authenticity you can't manufacture on a Hollywood set.
RobertLiefeld
RobertLiefeld - 7/21/2014, 8:30 PM
Gritty 1970's feel maybe Geriatric Hank Pym can put on his old costume and try romping around with the youngins.
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