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The newDaredevil: Born Againdirectors are hard at work preparing to helm the highly anticipated series after Marvel Studios decided the show needed a complete creative overhaul. One of their sources of inspiration will please fans: Netflix’sDaredevilshow.
Daredevil: Born Againhad completed less than half of the 18 episodes before production shut down due to the writers' and actors' strikes. During this time, Marvel Studios executives watched what they already filmed and were not happy with what they saw. They decided the series needed a complete creative overhaul andfired theDaredevil: Born Againwriters and directors. They later hired MCU veterans Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, who directed episodes 2 and 4 ofMoon Knightand were the lead directors ofLokiseason 2, to direct the rest ofDaredevil: Born Again.
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In an interview withThe Wrap, Benson and Moorhead revealed that they are currently on “Day Zero” forDaredevil: Born Again. Moorhead explained that they are still building their foundation for the character and the show byresearching and consuming Daredevil content. “We’re currently just consuming Daredevil content, not just the Netflix show but all the possible material. We’re just making our stew of information nice and thick,” he said. The two directors have not been on the project for long and are still researching the character.
It makes sense that Benson and Moorhead will watch the Netflix series and what was already filmed forDaredevil: Born Again. However, they didn’t give any specific details of what other Daredevil content they were consuming. It is also safe to assume they have watched his appearances inShe-HulkandSpider-Man: No Way Home. It was revealed that one of the first plot arcs expected to stay in the show wasthe trial of the White Tiger, so they probably are also reading Brian Michael Bendis' run inDaredevil Volume 2. Another storyline that is expected to stay in the series is Wilson Fisk as mayor of New York City, so they will probably also read Charles Soules' run inDaredevil Volume 5.
Fans should feel they are in good hands with Benson and Moorhead, as the two directors have created some of the best Marvel Studios Disney Plus content. Now, Benson and Moorhead are gathering as much information on Daredevil as possible.
However, this meansDaredevil: Born Againis a long way out. Still, fans won’t have to wait that long to see the Man Without Fear, asDaredevil’s next appearance will be inEchoon July 05, 2025.
