Daredevil: Born Again
News, coverage and analysis tracking Daredevil: Born Again across the outlets.
Matthew Lillard isn't happy with animation hiring big names over voice actors: "The idea that they keep hiring crappy celebrities to carry huge films is killing us"Actor Matthew Lillard expressed frustration with Hollywood's trend of casting celebrities in animated films who lack the necessary voice acting skills. He argues this practice harms professional voice actors who are capable of carrying a film with only their voice. Lillard also mentioned his upcoming projects, including Five Nights at Freddy's 2.
Marvel fans celebrate anniversary of one of the "top 5 casting[s] in the MCU"Marvel fans are celebrating the 12th anniversary of Charlie Cox's official casting as Daredevil. Cox has since appeared in multiple Marvel projects, including Daredevil: Born Again, She-Hulk, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. Fans consider his portrayal one of the best castings in superhero media.
Bullseye actor teases new suit for Daredevil: Born Again season 3Actor Wilson Bethel, who plays Bullseye in Daredevil: Born Again, has shared a first look at the character's new suit for season 3 via Instagram. The post teases a potentially more comic-accurate costume for the character, who is expected to return in March 2027.
6 best new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, and more (May 15–May 17)This weekend's streaming guide highlights six new movies and shows across Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, and Apple TV. Featured titles include the Marvel special The Punisher: One Last Kill, horror sequel The Black Phone 2, true crime documentary The Crash, and new seasons of Rivals, Widow's Bay, and Welcome to Wrexham.
Marvel messes up CGI in an embarrassing Punisher: One Last Kill moment that "genuinely looks like a GTA…A noticeable CGI error in Marvel's The Punisher: One Last Kill has drawn criticism, with viewers comparing the visual effects to those found in Grand Theft Auto cutscenes or early PlayStation 3 era games. The mistake occurred during a scene where Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle is pushed out of a building. This embarrassing moment for Marvel Studios has led to widespread discussion online.
When is Punisher: One Last Kill set on the Marvel timeline?The Punisher: One Last Kill, starring Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle, is set before and during the events of Daredevil: Born Again season 2, according to showrunner Dario Scardapane. The standalone special also takes place before Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and serves as a reintroduction to the character within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is now available on Disney Plus.
Does The Punisher: One Last Kill set up Spider-Man: Brand New Day?The Marvel special The Punisher: One Last Kill does not explicitly set up Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with no direct cameos or plot connections. However, it bridges the gap between Frank Castle's appearances, showing his return to vigilantism after being threatened, which aligns with his portrayal in the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer. Jon Bernthal discussed the tonal differences between the projects while ensuring a consistent Punisher character.- What time is The Punisher: One Last Kill on Disney Plus?The Punisher: One Last Kill, a new TV special starring Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle, will be released on Disney Plus on May 12 at 6pm PT/9pm ET. Co-written by Bernthal, the special bridges the gap between Daredevil: Born Again season 2 and the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day. It is a standalone episode and the only place to watch it is on Disney Plus.
- First reactions to Marvel's Punisher special compare it to The Raid and say it's like a comic "come to…Early reactions to Marvel's The Punisher: One Last Kill, starring Jon Bernthal, are mixed, with some praising the raw action and Bernthal's performance as a comic book come to life. Critics note that while the special delivers brutal fight sequences and an introspective look at Frank Castle's psyche, it retreads familiar narrative beats from the Netflix series and may feel too familiar to some viewers.
Marvel TV boss confirms "small" Daredevil: Born Again season 3 time jump, and it could be the killing blow for all your Spider-Man: Brand New Day theoriesMarvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum confirmed a one-year time jump for Daredevil: Born Again season 3, potentially impacting theories about a crossover with Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Fans had speculated that Matt Murdock might appear in the Spider-Man film, but the confirmed time jump could complicate such a scenario.
Daredevil: Born Again season 2 showrunner says they "didn't do justice" to the Muse storyline in season 1Daredevil: Born Again season 2 showrunner Dario Scardapane expressed regret over the limited focus on the Muse storyline in the first season. He feels the character and their narrative arc deserved more screen time and development within the show's initial run.
Daredevil: Born Again season 2 finale's major Defenders cameo was "a whisper of an idea" until Jessica…The season 2 finale of Daredevil: Born Again featured a surprise cameo from Luke Cage, with Mike Colter reprising his role. This appearance was reportedly inspired by Jessica Jones star Krysten Ritter's involvement, and hints at a potential wider Defenders reunion in future seasons.- Daredevil: Born Again star Wilson Bethel says Bullseye will "resemble the comic book version a little bit…Wilson Bethel, who plays Bullseye in Daredevil: Born Again, has indicated that the character's portrayal in the upcoming season will be more closely aligned with his comic book counterpart. This suggests a return to a more classic and recognizable villainous depiction for the character.
The Daredevil: Born Again season 2 finale has fans convinced that Matt Murdock will appear in Spider-Man: Brand New DayFans are speculating that Matt Murdock, also known as Daredevil, will appear in the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. This belief is fueled by the season 2 finale of Daredevil: Born Again, despite actor Charlie Cox previously denying his involvement. The trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day is being scrutinized for clues.
Marvel fans are feeling hopeful after an Agents of SHIELD Easter egg made it into the Daredevil: Born Again season 2…Fans of Agents of SHIELD are speculating about the show's canon status following an Easter egg in the season 2 finale of Daredevil: Born Again. The episode featured a prop that was previously used in the Netflix Daredevil series, marking the first reference to Agents of SHIELD in the current MCU reboot.
Daredevil: Born Again season 2 ending explained: what happens to Daredevil and Kingpin? Are the Defenders coming back?The season 2 finale of Daredevil: Born Again saw Matt Murdock publicly reveal his identity as Daredevil to exonerate Karen Page and expose Wilson Fisk's criminal activities. While Fisk is forced to leave New York, Matt is arrested for Daredevil's crimes. The season also teased the return of the Defenders in season 3 and Bullseye taking over Luke Cage's clandestine work for Mr. Charles.
6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, and more (May 5–May 10)This guide highlights six new shows and movies available on streaming services like Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, and Prime Video between May 5th and May 10th. Featured titles include the sequel Greenland: Migration, the crime thriller Legends, the spy series Citadel season 2, the zombie film We Bury the Dead, the finale of Daredevil: Born Again, and the classic film The Breakfast Club.
Charlie Cox laments how his death-defying 20-foot stunt never made it into Daredevil: Born AgainDaredevil star Charlie Cox expressed disappointment that a death-defying 20-foot stunt he trained extensively for did not feature prominently in the Daredevil: Born Again series. Speaking on the official podcast, Cox lamented the amount of time spent learning the discipline for a stunt that was only minimally included.
Charlie Cox reveals Tom Hiddleston almost became a Marvel director in the original 18-episode plan for Daredevil: Born…Charlie Cox revealed that Tom Hiddleston was originally slated to direct an episode of the first season of Daredevil: Born Again. The initial plan for the series before the writers' strike was for 18 episodes, with Hiddleston set to helm one of them.- Daredevil star Charlie Cox says he won't be in any Avengers movies: "Marvel have been clear with me"Actor Charlie Cox, known for his role as Daredevil, has stated that Marvel has informed him his focus will remain on the Disney Plus series Daredevil: Born Again. He will not be appearing in upcoming Avengers films like Avengers: Doomsday or Avengers: Secret Wars, despite previous cameos in other MCU projects.