The upcoming 'Daredevil: Born Again' is a production that aims to make a solid point, which will show the character and setting as far more than just a singular narrative based mostly in action: what often defines a show, especially one within the superhero/comic adaptations, are also its ability to create side characters with an unique perspective in the main overarching narrative and a focus over supporting cast values to elevate stories. The character known as ‘Cherry' , an upcoming and recurring character (and based on the little information provided also to be a director for a few episodes) within this Disney+ format, is worth discussing especially when using old show archetypes. This new 'Cherry' seems like a calculated choice given Marvel’s new focus of bringing back fan favorite actors while creating room for new possibilities so we plan to dissect that specific component with all other core series members within those projects to gain context.
Decoding Cherry: A New Face in Hell's Kitchen
Very little specific details exist (from the main available resources) regarding ‘Cherry’ as a character, so based on mostly on behind the scenes information that becomes immediately accessible for all members: the director who also is set to perform as a recurring support role will bring their own experiences into how ‘Cherry’ interacts, giving this character a unique position when approaching familiar dynamics such as Foggy Nelson, Karen Page and Matt Murdock due to that creative control over directing and writing some scenes; all of that combined might give extra emphasis towards this character in a way a simple new recurring character never quite could have done without those outside details that add new context.
Based on all past patterns: Cherry’s inclusion could mean many interesting aspects for story exploration; as all major characters in Marvel formats often act within strict rules in order to maintain their internal moral frameworks while many support roles may sometimes be a gateway for deeper explorations as both an interior and exterior viewpoint regarding their lead casts actions. That seems to be the likely focus of a supporting character who doesn't exactly align completely with a single ideology nor seems set with a singular core drive. Also It may help also showcase the legal process by not solely using ‘superhero approaches' but showcasing how characters such as Nelson can operate or approach difficult moralistic choices by adding even more complex situations beyond the often typical 'vigilante justice’ seen with Daredevil. With both ‘director’/’recurring supporting cast’ also set to perform double duty; 'Cherry' may have an increased value for a fan seeking greater contextual details due to real-life values affecting the fictional roles being acted out with an intentional goal.
Daredevil: Born Again's Character Web
Now beyond what is still mostly shrouded in secrecy from character “Cherry”, we can also explore known details of main core characters as several core leads from earlier “Daredevil’ are indeed confirmed to be appearing: This includes: Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock / Daredevil; D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin; Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, and Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson which should please many long term Marvel- Netflix format series followers . But this new Disney+ series isn’t simply ‘ more’ of that, as we now also will add to all previous character foundations more recent casting, where old core values that had set their prior identities, now might begin changing due to a larger shared universe and more exterior influences that might clash with existing concepts for characters like Murdock as well as new additions to an already existing group that does have deep ties into Marvel stories. Such as the recent announcement of both Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/The Punisher or also Ayelet Zurer who, after some studio initial decisions will be once more back into her main series role of Vanessa Marianna-Fisk.
And alongside with this new Marvel structure the old cast are being joined with also brand new members of cast with less details such as ( and a selection of the names) : Margarita Levieva, Michael Gandolfini, and Nikki M. James , with those names being set as main characters, with many yet unknown ( but important) subplots. It has also been revealed Wilson Bethel will be reprising their role as Bullseye while Jeremy Earl ( also quite recently confirmed ) that will take a role as Cole North, showing how interconnected these storylines will try to be both with its original material while also bringing in fresh material to keep things interesting for the new fans. And of course as it comes as default option whenever talking Marvel media formats ( within shared fictional continuities): the return of Mohan Kapur who reprises his Yusuf Khan in all properties.
Thematic Interplay: Justice, Morality, and the Shifting Tides of Hell's Kitchen
By including recurring original lead characters, a few minor ones, all alongside more exterior Marvel connections what we see here is clear emphasis being put in using all established themes from its core Netflix original run and that always came down to the main theme over ‘morality’ ( with many of them choosing less 'clear cut’ approaches to problems due to external factors or personal trauma). That seems still intact with old faces, but what all new main character’s interactions might imply now is where the true evolution appears to reside, creating questions such as ‘who will benefit, how and why through the legal system and also as vigilantes on those specific approaches to morality’ in more realistic settings with less direct emphasis upon superhero-level abilities rather than just using those for solving common problems as that would only reduce character growth possibilities for all members.
This series isn't just Daredevil’s personal story, the shared character dynamics that involve his close support crew within or out of law offices or vigilante life or those that represent his enemies that provide new dimensions to already deeply established backdrops. With those newly announced characters it creates a chance for more new and interesting complex issues where ‘black and white’ is now replaced with various types of grey with several actors clearly implying that the main intent ( beyond simple actions ) for Born Again will mostly focus in creating more intricate and philosophical insights about who truly is responsible for the many levels of ethical challenges. All those interactions create another point that shows ‘why this was brought back rather than just creating something completely new’ with a brand new set of faces since you know all original show themes are being considered as core components and main building blocks, creating an organic approach as its foundations to this reboot.
Conclusion: A Multi-Layered Perspective in Daredevil's Universe
Whilst ‘Cherry’ remains somewhat of a mystery and all that’s known about his role stems purely from meta-information as a combination of both actor/director. Even without much official information, that creative position allows a much more fascinating approach when considering what it truly stands for as Marvel continues trying to connect long forgotten elements within new frameworks and as new members become core aspects of that new production it showcases exactly how important character exploration actually is in the long run when compared against direct action which can easily make each element too predictable with limited character or story value.
‘Daredevil Born Again’ therefore aims to balance both known and loved core story concepts while creating all those open spaces for growth; Cherry seems a perfect component for that type of grand vision as it attempts at exploring those long lasting issues regarding morality and responsibility while highlighting that its those unique individual viewpoints what helps expand the overall creative capacity for each person that has a role within that long planned production cycle, adding value beyond simply a single or direct character study.
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Input: Topic: daredevil born again cast, daredevil season 4 Research Content: Daredevil: Born Again is an upcoming American television series created by Dario Scardapane and Matt Corman & Chris Ord for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Daredevil. It is intended to be the 13th television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Studios, via its Marvel Television label, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. It will be the second series centered on the character following Daredevil (2015–2018) by the previous Marvel Television production company and Netflix. Scardapane serves as showrunner with Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead as lead directors. Charlie Cox reprises his role as Matt Murdock / Daredevil from Marvel's Netflix television series and prior Marvel Studios productions, with Vincent D'Onofrio, Margarita Levieva, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Zabryna Guevara, Nikki M. James, Genneya Walton, Arty Froushan, Clark Johnson, Michael Gandolfini, Ayelet Zurer, Jon Bernthal, Wilson Bethel, and Jeremy Earl also starring. Development of the series began by March 2022. Corman and Ord were hired as head writers by May, and gave the series an episodic structure and lighter tone than the Netflix series. Born Again was announced in July with a planned 18-episode first season. The series' name references the "Born Again" comic book storyline by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. Filming began in early March 2023 in New York, but was suspended in June due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike. Marvel Studios decided to overhaul the series by late September and released Corman, Ord, and the initial directors, though Michael Cuesta, Jeffrey Nachmanoff, and David Boyd were still credited for episodes they had directed. Scardapane, Benson, and Moorhead were hired the following month, and the approach changed to be serialized and more directly connected to the Netflix series. Filming for a nine-episode first season resumed in January 2024 and wrapped in April. A second season was confirmed that August, with filming expected to begin in 2025. Daredevil: Born Again is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on March 4, 2025, with a nine-episode first season. It will be part of Phase Five of the MCU. Premise Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer with heightened abilities, is fighting for justice through his bustling law firm, while former mob boss Wilson Fisk pursues his own political endeavors in New York. When their past identities begin to emerge, both men find themselves on an inevitable collision course.[1] Cast and characters Additionally, Mohan Kapur reprises his MCU role as Yusuf Khan,[25] Kamar de los Reyes appears as Hector Ayala / White Tiger,[26][27] and Lou Taylor Pucci has been cast in an undisclosed role.[28] The character Muse appears in the series.[27] Prior to the series' creative overhaul, Michael Gaston and Harris Yulin were known to have roles in the series.[18][29] Episodes The first season consists of nine episodes.[33] Michael Cuesta, Jeffrey Nachmanoff, and David Boyd are credited directors for their work from before the series' creative overhaul,[34][18][35] after which Benson and Moorhead were hired to direct the remainder of the season.[36] Credited writers for the second through ninth episodes are: Matt Corman & Chris Ord; Jill Blankenship; David Feige and Jesse Wigutow; Grainne Godfree; Thomas Wong; Blankenship; Wigutow and Scardapane; and Heather Bellson & Scardapane.[30] Before the second season was confirmed, the series was expected to consist of 18 episodes divided into nine-episode halves.[37][12] Production Background The television series Daredevil, based on the Marvel Comics character Daredevil and produced by Marvel Television and ABC Studios, premiered on Netflix in April 2015,[38] and lasted for three seasons until its cancellation in November 2018. Netflix said the three seasons would remain on the service, while the title character would "live on in future projects for Marvel". Deadline Hollywood noted that, unlike some of the other Marvel series on Netflix that were also canceled, "the door seems to be wide open" for the series to continue elsewhere, potentially on Disney's streaming service Disney+.[39] However, The Hollywood Reporter said this was unlikely,[40] especially since, as reported by Variety, the original deal between Marvel and Netflix stipulated that the characters could not appear in any non-Netflix series or films for at least two years following the cancellation of Daredevil.[41] Kevin A. Mayer, chairman of Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer and International, said there was a possibility that Disney+ could revive the series but this had not yet been discussed.[42] Hulu's senior vice president of originals, Craig Erwich, said his streaming service was also open to reviving the series.[43] Star Charlie Cox was saddened by the cancellation, explaining that he was excited by the plans for a fourth season which he and the rest of the cast and crew had expected to be made. He was hopeful there would be an opportunity to portray Matt Murdock / Daredevil again in some form.[44] Amy Rutberg, who portrayed Marci Stahl in the series, said the cast and crew had expected it to last for five seasons, with a new antagonist being introduced in the fourth before a final showdown between Daredevil and Wilson Fisk / Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio) in the fifth.[45] In June 2020, Cox was contacted by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige about reprising his role for Marvel Studios in projects set within their shared universe, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).[46] Feige announced in December 2021 that Cox would reprise the role of Matt Murdock / Daredevil for Marvel Studios.[3][47] He first did so in the film Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), and D'Onofrio first reprised his role as Fisk in the Disney+ series Hawkeye (2021).[48] Daredevil was moved from Netflix to Disney+ in March 2022 after Netflix's license for the series ended and Disney regained the rights.[49][50][51] Development Cox discussed a potential new series in March 2022, believing it should begin a few years after the end of the previous series and be "re-imagined" rather than continue from where that series' third season ended.[52] He also discussed a new series potentially not being rated TV-MA as the Netflix series was, stating that he believed Marvel Studios would be able to create a faithful version of the character with those restrictions even though he found the comics "more exciting, readable, relatable when it lives in a darker space" such as Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev's run on the comics. Additionally, he felt important attributes of the character such as his age, Christian guilt, and history with women were more mature subjects.[53] Cox was hopeful that a new series could have a more faithful adaptation of the "Born Again" storyline, from the comics by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli, than the original series which had taken inspiration from that storyline for its third season.[2][52][53] He described the storyline as "kind of a PG comic" and a guide for how the series could work with that rating.[53] Later in March, a Daredevil reboot series was reported to be in development, with Feige and Chris Gary serving as producers.[54][55] The series was confirmed to be in development for Disney+ in late May, with Matt Corman and Chris Ord attached as head writers and executive producers.[56] The Hollywood Reporter said it was the first of the Marvel Netflix series to "get a new but continued series",[57] later stating it would "technically be its fourth season".[58] Deadline Hollywood also described it as a fourth season.[59] During the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con in July, the series was announced as Daredevil: Born Again and was revealed to have 18 episodes for its first season.[60] Cox said an 18-episode series was a "huge undertaking", but he felt Murdock being a lawyer allowed for many story possibilities and that was one of the reasons that the larger number of episodes was chosen.[3] Christian Holub at Entertainment Weekly believed the title was a reference to the character "literally being 'born again' into the official MCU" rather than the series being an adaptation of the "Born Again" storyline.[61] Cox described Born Again as a "whole new thing" and not a fourth season of the Netflix series, which he felt was "the way to go. If you are going to do it again, do it differently."[62] Michael Cuesta was revealed to be directing the first episode of the series in March 2023. Additional directors were expected to direct blocks of episodes.[18] D'Onofrio said they were working on two seasons and there would be "gigantic payoffs" during the second. He reiterated that they were approaching the new series differently from the Netflix series,[63] with few plans to connect to the Netflix series.[64] Jeffrey Nachmanoff and Clark Johnson—who was previously a director on the Marvel Netflix series Luke Cage (2016–2018)—joined the series as additional directors in May, with Johnson hired to direct two episodes.[35][15] David Boyd was also set to direct.[34] By late September 2023, after six of the first season's 18 episodes had been filmed,[65][12] Marvel Studios decided to overhaul the series with a new creative direction. Corman and Ord were let go as head writers, as were the directors for the remainder of the series. The studio began searching for new writers and directors. The Hollywood Reporter reported that Marvel Studios executives had reviewed the footage so far and realized that Born Again "wasn't working". Corman and Ord's episodic take on the series was said to be a large divergence from the Netflix version, including that Cox did not appear in costume as Daredevil until the fourth episode.[65] Marvel planned to retain some elements that had been shot, add new serialized elements, and move closer to the tone of the Netflix series.[65][36] Corman and Ord were expected to still be credited as executive producers.[65] Dario Scardapane, a writer on Netflix's Daredevil spin-off series The Punisher (2017–2019), was hired to serve as showrunner for Born Again in October 2023.[36] This came after Marvel changed its approach to television production to have more traditional showrunners rather than head writers.[65] Scardapane was set to write new episodes as well as new scenes to fit with the pre-existing footage. Filmmaking duo Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, who previously worked on the Marvel Studios series Moon Knight (2022) and the second season of Loki (2023), were hired to direct the remaining episodes of the first season.[36] D'Onofrio said the main creatives got together soon after Scardapane joined the project and decided that Born Again should harken back to the tone of the Netflix series and continue storylines from it rather than be a complete reset. He was pleased with the hiring of Benson and Moorhead, who he felt were Marvel's "hottest talent".[66] Cox said there was "a really fine balance to strike" with continuing on from an existing series and calling it a new first season, believing the new direction did a good job of "hav[ing] a reason for remaking it" while still being familiar to what came before.[64] In November, Benson and Moorhead said they were reviewing the existing footage and looking to prior Daredevil content, including the Netflix series, to inform the foundation of their direction.[67] They said they were fans of Miller's "Born Again" run, and Benson said he was a fan of Daredevil as a child despite not being "a huge comic book guy".[68] Ahead of filming restarting in January 2024, Born Again was reported to have a lower episode count than the 18 episodes originally announced,[70] though it was also reported to be "one big 18-episode limited series" with nine-episode halves that were not being called seasons for contractual reasons.[37] D'Onofrio said the number of episodes kept "fluctuating".[71] By that time, Scardapane had written a new pilot episode and two additional episodes for the first half of the series.[37] Cox confirmed in May 2024 that nine episodes had been filmed.[72] In August, Feige referred to the initial episodes as a first season and confirmed that a second season was planned.[73][33] Cuesta, Nachmanoff, and Boyd were re-confirmed to be credited directors for the first season.[34] Later that month, Cox said a majority of the material filmed before the overhaul would still be in the new version.[69] In October, D'Onofrio said he and others who worked on the previous version of the series were pleased with the new iteration.[74] Executive producers for the series include Marvel Studios' Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Sana Amanat, and Gary, alongside Scardapane, Ord, Corman, Benson, and Moorhead.[1] Scardapane, Corman, and Ord are credited as the creators of the series.[30] Rudd Simmons serves as a producer.[75] The series is being released under Marvel Studios' "Marvel Television" label.[76] Writing Original writers for the series included Corman, Ord,[56] Grainne Godfree, Jill Blankenship,[77] Aisha Porter-Christie, David Feige, Devon Kliger, Thomas Wong, Zachary Reiter,[78] and Molly Nussbaum.[79] Cox said the initial take on the series was dark but not as gory as the Netflix series. He wanted to take what worked from Daredevil and broaden it for Born Again to appeal to a younger audience.[80] Feige said the studio was hoping to experiment with more episodic, "self-contained" episodes with the series, unlike some of their Phase Four series that had a larger story split across multiple episodes.[81] The series was described as a legal procedural.[65] According to Cox, early discussions for the series was to "reinvent the whole thing" and portray Murdock as a different person than he was in the Netflix series.[82] Following the series' creative overhaul, serialized elements were set to be added to the episodes.[36] Scardapane wrote the new pilot episode,[30][37], and was joined by additional writers Heather Bellson and Jesse Wigutow.[30] Corman, Ord, Blankenship, David Feige, Godfree, and Wong received credits on the reworked episodes.[30] D'Onofrio said Born Again would have a similar tone and feel to Echo.[83] Marvel Studios' head of streaming, television, and animation Brad Winderbaum said Born Again's further connections to the Netflix series after the overhaul were influenced by how Loki and the animated series X-Men '97 (2024–present) honored prior iterations of their characters to establish new storylines.[84] Elaborating on Born Again's connections to the Netflix series, the cast said the events of that series were part of their characters' histories and there were some new storylines that built on those. However, they did not want to dwell too much on past events or alienate new viewers who did not watch the original. Cox praised Scardapane's balance between respecting the Netflix series and not relying on that history too much. Jon Bernthal added that any large diversions to the characters from the past were done intentionally and for a reason, not simply for the sake of trying a different idea.[85] Cox added that a few years have passed since the end of Daredevil, with Murdock, Nelson, and Page running their eponymous law firm and having found "a pretty good rhythm" with their relationship.[82] Despite using the Born Again subtitle, the series does not directly adapt that storyline or others from the comics.[86] It sees Fisk running for mayor of New York City after learning of the need for a strong candidate in the post-credits scene of Echo; this follows a late 2010s storyline from the comics in which Fisk becomes mayor that concluded with the "Devil's Reign" (2021–2022) event.[5][6][87] Winderbaum said the relationship between Murdock and Fisk would evolve from the Netflix series to be a "game of politics" rather than just trying to kill each other,[88] with the pair coming to a "loose truce" to "stay out of each other's lane" which leads to them interacting less in Born Again than they did in Daredevil.[89] He also likened the series to Game of Thrones (2011–2019), since there were "multiple factions [in New York City] vying for power in really complex ways".[90] Casting In June 2022, Variety reported that Cox and D'Onofrio were expected to return for the series.[91] Their casting was confirmed a month later at San Diego Comic-Con.[2] Cox was notified by Marvel Studios in early 2022 that they were looking to feature the character in another project following his appearances in No Way Home and the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022), and learned that it was Born Again shortly before the series was formally announced at Comic-Con.[3] In December, Michael Gandolfini,[92] Margarita Levieva, and Sandrine Holt were cast in major roles.[11] Deadline Hollywood reported that Gandolfini was portraying "an ambitious guy from Staten Island" named Liam,[92] and that Levieva and Holt were playing love interests for Cox and D'Onofrio;[11] Holt was cast as Vanessa Marianna-Fisk,[18] replacing Ayelet Zurer from the original series.[17] Nikki M. James joined the cast by January 2023.[93] In March, Jon Bernthal was revealed to be reprising his role of Frank Castle / Punisher from Daredevil and The Punisher in Born Again.[19][94] Additional cast members from Daredevil, such as Deborah Ann Woll (who played Karen Page) and Elden Henson (Foggy Nelson), were not expected to return, and it was unclear if their characters would appear in Born Again.[19] Henson, however, was planned to make a cameo appearance in the first episode as a way to "end the link between [Daredevil and Born Again] and give the old fans closure".[95] Michael Gaston and Arty Froushan were also part of the cast,[18][96] with Froushan in a major role that was reported to be an associate of Fisk's named Harry.[96] Set photos the following month indicated that Harris Yulin was part of the cast.[29] Clark Johnson was revealed to be cast in a recurring role in May, reported to be named Cherry.[15] In September 2023, a United States Copyright Office filing for the series listed several roles: Levieva as Heather Glenn, Gandolfini as Daniel Blade, James as Kirsten McDuffie, Johnson as Cherry, Froushan as Buck Cashman, Genneya Walton as BB Urich, and Zabryna Guevara as Sheila Rivera.[9][97] With the death of Kamar de los Reyes in December 2023, he was revealed to have a significant role in the series,[26] subsequently confirmed to be the character Hector Ayala / White Tiger.[27] By January 2024, following the creative overhaul, Woll and Henson were set to reprise their roles as Page and Nelson,[12][37] and Wilson Bethel was set to reprise his role as Benjamin "Dex" Poindexter from Daredevil,[22] reportedly for three episodes.[23] It was initially unclear if any of the new Born Again cast members would be retained,[97] though Levieva,[10] Gandolfini,[16] and Froushan were soon reaffirmed to be part of the cast through set photos.[14] In February, Walton's character was reported to have a connection to one from the Netflix series.[13] Set photos reaffirmed Bernthal's inclusion that April, while also revealing that Jeremy Earl had been cast as Cole North.[20][24] Lou Taylor Pucci also joined the cast,[28] and set photos revealed that Zurer would now be reprising her role as Marianna-Fisk for the series.[17] In August, Mohan Kapur was revealed to be reprising his role as Yusuf Khan from the MCU series Ms. Marvel (2022) and its follow-up film The Marvels (2023).[25] At that time, Cox teased the appearance of additional MCU characters in Born Again for cameo appearances that he described as "fun, small moments of collision, but nothing major".[98] Design Emily Gunshor serves as the costume designer for the series,[99] while Michael Shaw serves as the production designer.[100] Marvel Studios' head of visual development Ryan Meinerding once again designed the Daredevil suit for Born Again, after doing so for the Netflix series. The suit in Born Again is red with black detailing and was described as being less "shiny" than the suit in the Netflix series.[101] At least five different Daredevil cowls are featured in the series, including an all-white version based on the one in Daredevil vol. 8 (2023), the yellow cowl used in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and several red cowls.[27][101] Filming Principal photography began on March 6, 2023, in New York,[104] under the working title Out the Kitchen.[105] Cuesta directed the first episode of the series,[18] with Nachmanoff, Johnson, and Boyd also directing episodes.[35][15][34] Pedro Gómez Millán and Hillary Spera served as cinematographers.[75][106] Filming took place in Yonkers outside the city mayor's office from March 7 through March 10.[107] The production then moved to New York City, filming in Harlem, Manhattan, on March 13 and 14,[108][109] and in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and at the Manhattan Municipal Building on March 15;[110][111] Williamsburg was previously used as a shooting location for Daredevil.[110] Filming took place at the New York County Courthouse on March 17.[112] Soundstage work occurred at Silvercup Studios East in Queens.[113] Filming was set to take place at Silvercup East on May 8, when picketers participating in the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike prevented filming from occurring. Production was planned to resume the following day. Because of the strike, Corman and Ord were unable to be on set.[113] After further picketing on May 10 at the series' set in Brooklyn once again shut down filming, production was paused for the remainder of the week.[102] Additional filming shutdowns because of picketing occurred in early-to-mid June at Silvercup East,[114][115], before production was suspended until after the strike's conclusion on June 14.[103] Filming was originally expected to last for eight months.[113] Following the series' creative overhaul, Benson and Moorhead were set to direct the new episodes,[36] and Philip Silvera was hired as stunt coordinator and second unit director after previously working on the Netflix series. Filming resumed on January 22, 2024,[70] with Spera serving as cinematographer on the new pilot episode.[31] Props from the Netflix series were brought back for a scene where the characters reminisce about their pasts.[85] Set photos at the end of the month saw Cox, Henson, and Woll filming scenes,[116] as well as a person in a costume resembling the comic book character White Tiger,[117] later revealed to be the Hector Ayala version.[27] Set graffiti of Fisk was attributed to an artist named Muse,[118] and the comic book character Muse was later confirmed to be appearing.[27] In early April 2024, Bernthal and Cox filmed scenes in Brooklyn,[20] ahead of a filming wrap party on April 5.[119] Zurer and D'Onofrio filmed scenes in New York shortly after the wrap party.[120] In mid-May, Cox and D'Onofrio said filming had been completed three or four weeks earlier, and nine episodes had been filmed.[72][121] Winderbaum believed the series had Marvel Studios' "most brutal [visceral] action", saying it "packs a lot of power",[122] with Cox teasing that Born Again would include fight sequences that were filmed in a single take, similar to those previously depicted in Daredevil.[123] Feige revealed in November 2024 that filming for the second season would begin in 2025.[124] Editing Editors for the series include Cedric Nairn-Smith,[125] Melissa Lawson Cheung,[126] and Stephanie Filo.[127] Nairn-Smith previously worked on the Marvel Studios series Moon Knight and Ironheart (2025),[125] while Cheung previously worked on Secret Invasion (2023) and The Marvels (2023).[126] Music In July 2024, the Newton Brothers were revealed to be composing music for the series. They previously composed the score for X-Men '97.[128] The pair expressed their love for the Daredevil comics and for John Paesano's main theme from the original Netflix series; Paesano's theme was briefly used for Daredevil's appearance in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.[129] Marketing Cox and D'Onofrio promoted the series at Disney's May 2024 upfront presentation, where the release month was announced and the first trailer was shown.[130][131] The pair again promoted the series and showed a trailer that August, at Disney's D23 convention, with Feige, Bernthal, Woll, and Henson.[73] Writers at Deadline Hollywood and TheWrap all felt the D23 trailer was more cinematic than the Netflix series and more mature than most Disney+ series. They also compared a confrontation between Murdock and Fisk in the trailer to the crime film Heat (1995).[73][25] Following online leaks of the D23 footage, Marvel released an official look at Daredevil in his red costume within their video celebrating the company's 85th anniversary.[132] Release Daredevil: Born Again is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on March 4, 2025,[32] with the first season consisting of nine episodes.[33] A filing for the first episode with the United States Copyright Office indicated an approximate release in January 2025.[9] The series was originally scheduled to debut in early 2024,[60] but was removed from Marvel Studios' release schedule in September 2023, because filming had not yet been completed amid the then-ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.[133] In May 2024, the series was confirmed to be releasing in March 2025.[134] It is set to be part of Phase Five of the MCU,[60] and is being released under Marvel Studios' "Marvel Television" label.[76] References External links Marvel's Daredevil revival at Disney+ finds a familiar foe for Matt Murdock. Wilson Bethel, who starred as the villainous sharpshooter Benjamin Poindexter a.k.a. Dex/Bullseye in the character's third season on Netflix, is set to reprise his