Daredevil: Born Againwon’t be out until the spring of 2024, however, fans of the original Netflix production should be excited to hear the latest rumors surrounding Matt Murdock’s MCU incarnation, as they point out the show could stick with the same mature rating.
So far,Daredevil’stwo appearances inSpider-Man: No Way HomeandShe-Hulkhave focused more on Murdock’s lighter side, despite actor Charlie Cox stating this is the same character he played from 2015 to 2018. Nevertheless, that may be down to Matt’s new surroundings, and in fact,Daredevil: Born againcould be getting closer to meeting the demands of the old #SaveDaredevil movement that asked for Cox and the rest of the cast to be brought back, as well as Marvel Studios going over its accustomed PG-13 category.
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In this case, the scoop comes from noted Marvel insiderDaniel Richtman, who was asked on Twitter whether Disney would embrace a TV-MA version of Daredevil in the MCU series, to which he simply responded that it was “likely” that would be the case. Richtman’s track record when it comes to Marvel is surprisingly accurate, as he predicted the Scarlet Witch would be going up against an oldX-Men character from Fox’s era inDoctor Strange 2, though he’s also been off on speculation over things likeStar Wars: The Force Unleashed 3being in development since 2020.
Recently, Richtman has also provided updates on casting forDaredevil: Born Again, but it bears saying those reports don’t include any mentions of old cast members like Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Jon Bernthal, or Rosario Dawson returning. TV-MA is the television equivalent of an R-rated movie, withMarvel Zombiesbeing the only confirmed streaming release set to break that barrier, whereasDeadpool 3stands as the sole possessor of R-rated bragging rights in film.
IfDaredevil: Born Againis indeed TV-MA, the move could open many doors in the MCU, as not only would it enable that beloved mature version of Murdock to exist, but his inception allows fans to dream of Punisher’s return with Bernthal,who’s been quoted as saying he doesn’t believe the character could work otherwise. Currently, the only other Marvel hero that might still be in contention for a mature rating isBlade, as the movie’s production woes couldkeep the dream of an R-ratedBladealive.
The last glimpse of Cox as Murdock was inShe-Hulk’sfinale, with Matt enjoying a rather wholesome meal alongside his new romantic partner Jeniffer Walters, so any speculation regardingDaredevil: Born Againmay also affect howShe-Hulkis portrayed if any cameos are in order.
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