Charlie Cox Addresses “Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2 Finale Reveal
The second season of “Daredevil: Born Again” closed on a shocking moment that stands among one of the most shocking moments in the MCU, with Matt Murdock revealing himself as Daredevil in a courtroom confrontation with Wilson Fisk/Kingpin. That finale not only upends the characters’ lives but also broadens the story’s implications across the Marvel universe, setting the stage for the upcoming Season 3.
What Cox Said About “Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2 Finale Reveal
Matt Murdock’s story in the Marvel Cinematic Universe will never be the same again. Charlie Cox, who plays Matt Murdock/Daredevil, spoke with ScreenRant‘s Liam Crowley about Matt’s huge reveal to the world that he is, in fact, Daredevil. The star actor expressed his shock when he found out about the shocking twist. He said, “When they told me on the phone, I was shocked because you can’t put that genie back in the box, unless you plan on using the Purple Man’s children from the comics.”
He added, “Anything big and bold, I like it. I’m up for it. Let’s do it. And I like the fact that Marvel often handles situations in the way they do. ‘Let’s do it and then we’ll figure out how to fix it if we need to,’ kind of thing. So it’s a great storyline.” Cox was asked how Matt, now being in prison, could create some complications for potential team-ups with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in the future. He gave a very vague answer without giving anything away.
It has been rumored that Cox will reprise his role in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” though Cox has denied the rumors. Fans took those rumors to new heights after the finale of “Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. Also, Marvel Studios nor the official cast of “Brand New Day” has officially confirmed or denied the alleged rumors.
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Marvel Television Showrunner Confirms Time Jump For “Daredevil: Born Again” Season 3
To raise the stakes for “Daredevil: Born Again” Season 3, Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum confirmed that fans will be getting a time jump for the upcoming season. Although Matt succeeded in taking down the Kingpin and his regime, he still has to pay the price for his vigilantism. Season 3 will adapt the “The Devil in Cell Block D” storyline.
The storyline, which is primarily found in “Daredevil vol. 2, #82-87, finds Matt imprisoned in Rykers Island after his Daredevil identity is exposed. Matt struggles to survive as he faces criminals he helped incarcerate for their crimes. He also goes through intense and agonizing grief over Foggy’s death. Plus, another Daredevil appears, who laster revealed to be the Iron Fist. In a statement made by Winderbaum, he said in a statement obtained in an interview with ScreenRant, confirming a time jmup.
He said, speaking with ScreenRant, “There will be a small time jump, but it’s not too significant. It’s not like we’re jumping ahead five years or anything. We’re probably jumping ahead a year or so, kind of like the real-life distance between seasons.” It looks as if The Defenders will carry the load of protecting the streets of New York City, as leaked set photos confirmed that Krysten Ritter will again return as Jessica Jones. Also, Mike Colter’s Luke Cage and Finn Jones’ Danny Rand will reprise their roles and return in Season 3 of “Daredevil: Born Again.”
