Daredevil: Born Again Star Shares Reboot’s Timeline

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Key Takeaways

  • Daredevil: Born Again will feature a 5-year time jump from the original series, helping continuity.
  • Wilson Bethel disclosed the time jump details for the upcoming Daredevil reboot at Fan Expo San Francisco.
  • The time jump allows for character evolution, new dynamics, and an explanation of the actors’ aging.

As a die-hard Marvel fan who has been following the Daredevil series since its inception on Netflix, I must say that I am absolutely thrilled with the recent revelation about the time jump in the upcoming reboot, “Daredevil: Born Again.” Five years have passed since we last saw our favorite blind superhero and his entourage, and it’s only natural for characters and their actors to age.

In a fresh take on the Daredevil story, we won’t find continuity with the Netflix series finale. One of the actors from “Daredevil: Born Again” has revealed specific details about the time leap that will occur in the reboot.

The initial Daredevil show ran on Netflix from 2015 to 2019, completing a total run of three seasons. Plans were in place for a fourth season renewal, but Netflix, being the streaming service, decided to terminate it along with other Marvel series such as Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist. This was due to Disney reacquiring the licenses for these Marvel shows. The actors Charlie Cox and Vincent D’ Onofrio are set to resume their roles as Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk, respectively, in Daredevil: Born Again. One of the show’s cast members has provided further insights regarding the series’ timeframe.

Actor Wilson Bethel, known for playing Bullseye in the initial series, is set to join familiar faces in the reboot and reunite with Cox and Fisk. He recently talked about the upcoming series “Daredevil: Born Again” at Fan Expo San Francisco. The original series concluded in 2019, and Bethel mentioned that the production has accounted for this by incorporating a five-year time jump into the storyline. This means that there will be an amusing aspect of stepping back after five years when “Born Again” begins, as it will pick up with the passage of that lengthy period. The series does not resume immediately after our last encounter; instead, it continues five years later, according to Bethel’s comments via Collider.

Bethel, the actor, agrees with this approach where the characters have experienced five years off-screen. He explained that as an actor, it allows him to incorporate his personal experiences from that time period into his performance, making the characters seem more seasoned. Earlier in their conversation, Bethel mentioned that one intriguing aspect of being in a long-running show is watching the characters grow alongside each other, and the audience gets to witness this evolution. If the storyline is skillfully crafted, the writers will acknowledge this “realistic progression” since they can’t conceal the actors’ aging features like wrinkles and gray hair. Bethel also pointed out that theoretically, the characters are undergoing some form of development, whether or not the show was airing during that time.

Discussing a time leap in Daredevil’s new series isn’t unexpected, given that fans have been anticipating its return for over five years. With the passage of time, it’s only natural that the cast members have aged, making a five-year time jump a sensible choice. This time leap mirrors real life and allows for a smoother narrative by addressing the gap in the storyline and avoiding inconsistencies. Moreover, it paves the way for new character interactions and provides an opportunity to start fresh. It’s also effective at introducing new actors to the series. In summary, incorporating a five-year time jump into Daredevil: Born Again seems more practical than resuming the storyline exactly where it left off five years ago, considering how much has changed since then. Furthermore, the show is said to be one of the most violent offerings from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Daredevil: Born Again premieres on Disney Plus on March 4, 2025.

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2024-12-08 19:24