The upcoming Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again has been generating significant buzz in recent months, thanks in part to the impressive cast that has been assembled. Per Deadline, one of the newest additions to the cast is Arty Froushan, who is known for his role on Carnival Row. The specifics of Froushan's character in Daredevil: Born Again have yet to be revealed, but it is widely speculated that he will take on the role of Harry, a key character opposite Charlie Cox's Daredevil and Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin. This speculation is supported by recent on-set photos showing Froushan alongside D'Onofrio.
The Born Again storyline, which serves as the inspiration for the new series, finds Daredevil's secret identity exposed, and his life destroyed by his arch-nemesis, Kingpin. The storyline is known for its dark and gritty tone, which made the Netflix series a hit. Fans of the Netflix series may be disappointed to learn that Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson will not be reprising their roles as Karen Page and Franklin "Foggy" Nelson in the upcoming Disney+ series.
However, Jon Bernthal will be reprising his role as Frank Castle/The Punisher. Bernthal's portrayal of the character in the previous series was widely acclaimed for its depth and intensity. The Punisher is a complex character who operates outside the law, and his interactions with Daredevil promise to be explosive. The two characters have a complicated history, and their dynamic was one of the highlights of the previous series.
Vincent D'Onofrio Teases a Different Take on Daredevil: Born Again from Netflix Series
Vincent D'Onofrio's recently hinted that a second season of Daredevil: Born Again may already be in the works. Furthermore, in a recent interview with Newsweek, D'Onofrio also provided some insight into what fans can expect from the upcoming Disney+ series. The actor revealed that production had only just started, with the team being only a few weeks in. He expressed his excitement for the new show, stating that it will be "very, very different" from the previous Netflix series.
"We've only just started shooting. I think we're a couple weeks in, and the show is going to be very, very different than the Netflix show, and it's so exciting because what we're doing is quite something. I think it's something that people are not going to expect. But, always with these Marvel old comic stories that are being revisited and reinvented by us actors, and the writers, the main thing is to answer the fans. To give them what they want but try to be original in some way at the same time, and so that's what we're doing on the show. It's definitely an original way to look at this, and it's really deep, really emotional."
One of the key challenges facing the creators of the new season of Daredevil is balancing fan expectations with the need to create something fresh and original. This is a difficult balancing act, as fans may have very specific ideas about what they want to see from a Daredevil adaptation. However, if the creators are able to strike the right balance, it could result in a show that pleases both die-hard fans and casual viewers. With production still underway, it remains to be seen what Daredevil: Born Again will ultimately look like.
Daredevil: Born Again is expected to premiere on Disney+ in early 2024.