Fan Support Could Potentially Instigate a Daredevil Film, According to Charlie Cox
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Daredevil, the arresting vigilante, has ruled the small screen for half a decade, spanning two series on Netflix and Disney+. The fans' passion has kept this character alive in the TV landscape for a decade, and actor Charlie Cox thinks this same zeal could propel Daredevil back onto the silver screen.
In a recent chat at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Cox admitted he’s the wrong person to query about a potential Daredevil film, as he has little insight into the matter. He suggested that all questions and demands should instead be directed at "the grown-ups," Disney and Marvel. "Pen some letters, simply everybody write letters," he advised. For Cox, the difference between the show and cinema is minimized, considering both him and his colleagues got to watch the first two episodes of every season in a movie theater, a treat he believes "indisputably" deserves for everyone, not just those involved in production.
Cox might be pulling your leg, as he's adept at such deception when embodying this character. Should he ever grace the big screen, admirers think the perfect moment would be now: Jennifer Garner's Elektra, from the 2003 Daredevil and her standalone movie, reappeared in Deadpool and Wolverine, while the postponed Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars seem intent on resurrecting the old X-Men for one final send-off. If neither of those ventures pans out, there's always Spider-Man; Cox has already taken on the role in the animated Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, with Spider-Man: Brand New Day set for 2026.
Wherever Daredevil resurfaces beyond his own show's planned 2026 return, Cox is eager to unfold Matt Murdock's saga and remains "absolutely elated to be here." With fans ready to follow him anywhere, it appears the character's journey is far from over.
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Enrichment Insights:
- Potential MCU Connections: Daredevil may appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) through projects like Thunderbolts, but the Punisher is more likely to feature in a separate Disney+ special.
- Animated Series: No current news on Daredevil's involvement in animated series, though Marvel often explores characters in various animated projects.
- Crossovers and Team-Ups: Given the integration of Jessica Jones into Daredevil: Born Again, other street-level heroes could join future projects across different platforms.
- Disney+ Shows: Future shows like Wonder Man and Ironheart are underway, with potential crossovers within the Disney+ universe becoming increasingly common.
- Gizmodo might cover the potential appearance of Daredevil in Marvel's upcoming Disney+ show Thunderbolts, given the growing interest in the character's return to the big screen.
- As Io9 is known for providing updates on movies and TV, fans may look forward to their coverage of future Marvel projects featuring Daredevil, such as the rumored collaboration with Star Trek or the anticipated crossover with Spider-Man in Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.
- The future of entertainment might see Daredevil joining forces with other street-level heroes in upcoming Disney+ shows like Wonder Man and Ironheart, as the trend of crossovers within the streaming platform continues to gain momentum.
