The rebirth of Daredevil in Disney Plus has been of everything except a calm and a manufacturer of the series tells us how much the original material remained in the final version
The reaction of fans and drastic cuts
As explained by the executive producer Brad Winderbaum a Entertainment Weekly, Test spectators were happy with the characters, especially with Vincent D’Onofrio and Charlie Cox. However, the initial direction of the project moved too far from the expected tone, which led Marvel to take drastic measures.
The original concept of the series included 18 episodes with a more concentrated on Matt Murdock as a lawyer instead of his facet as Daredevil. This approach generated doubts in Marvel studies and led to Kevin Feige to intervene directly in production. As a result, the screenwriters and the initial directors were paid and the story has been renovated from scratch.
What was preserved from the discarded version?
The new showrunner, Dario Scardapane, explained that, despite the course change, The essential elements of the character were always present: Matt’s relationship with his friends, his internal struggle between legal and vigilant justice and the omnipresent threat of Kingpin. “The things that worked and have always worked there,” said Scardapane. “We just had to add context and adjust some graphics that should be yes or yes.”
It is interesting to note that some elements that remained outside the initial version, without being directly connected to the protagonists, were considered fundamental in the new structure of the series.
Made planned and premiere confirmed
Netflix Daredevil fans could be calm, since the series will have The return of iconic characters Like Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson) and Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll), in addition to the expected return of Wilson Bethel as Bullseye and, of course, the exclusive Vincent D’Onofrio in the role of Wilson Fisk.
Marvel confirmed it Born again will be previewed on March 4thWith a first lot of nine episodes, while the second half of the season will be reserved for a continuous continuation.
Is this the daredevil that fans expect or will remain halfway between the Netflix tone and the vision of Disney? We will find out soon.
Daredevil’s evolution on the screen
From his first appearance in Marvel Comics in 1964, Daredevil has become a fundamental character of the Marvel universehighlighting for its complexity and depth. Unlike other heroes, Matt Murdock faces challenges both in his life as a lawyer and in his fight against hell. His Serie A Netflix was acclaimed by his dark and realistic tone, which has generated concern among the fans when his reboot in Disney Plus was announced. However, the creators ensured him The original character of the character will be maintainedCombining the action, intrigue and moral dilemma that has always called Daredevil.
The great stranger is like this new version will be compared with Netflix. While the original series presented a more violent and serious approach, Disney Plus tends to a more accessible tone for the public. The balance between the two visions will be the key to the success of the seriesAnd the first episodes will be decisive to calm the doubts about the most demanding followers.
A duo destined to shine
One of the key points in Born again It will be the treatment of The relationship between Matt Murdock and Wilson FushA connection that defined the character in his best stories. The dynamic between the hero and his villain was crucial in the comics and in the Netflix series, where his comparison reached moments of great intensity. The big question is whether this new version can capture the same essence or if you opt for a lighter approach.
Another aspect that fans are looking forward to is The development of BullseyeWhich was introduced in the third season of the Netflix series with a memorable interpretation of Wilson Bethel. The possibility of returning with an even more important role generates great expectations, above all because it is one of the most lethal enemies of Daredevil. The way the series decides to use it will be the key to determining its success among the character’s followers.