Marvelhas let go of all the writers and directors for the upcoming Disney+Daredevilseries,Daredevil: Born Again, with the reboot/sequel series now set to undergo a complete creative overhaul. The shocking news comes courtesy ofThe Hollywood Reporter, who reveal that the issues with the show were realized when the studio viewed what had been shot prior to the writers strike.
“Fewer than half of the series’ 18 episodes had been shot, but it was enough for Marvel executives, including chief Kevin Feige, to review the footage and come away with a clear-eyed assessment: The show wasn’t working.”
The report goes on to reveal that Marvel Studios “quietly let go” of head writers Chris Ord and released the director in late September “as part of a significant creative reboot” forDaredevil: Born Again. A reboot of the reboot, if you will.
The studio is now in search of new writers for theDaredevilseries, which will see several members of the Netflix cast reprise their roles. These include Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil, a blind laywer with heightened senses who prowls the streets at night as a costumed vigilante; Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk, aka The Kingpin, a powerful businessman and crime lord; and Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle, aka The Punisher, a vigilante who aims to fight the criminal underworld by any means necessary.
Charlie Cox Says Daredevil Return Has Been ‘Really Weird’
Charlie Cox also addressed what will be different about his Daredevil in his upcoming series Born Again.
Matt Murdock Did Not Show Up as Daredevil Until the Fourth Episode of Daredevil: Born Again
The report continues, revealing specific problems that Marvel had with the direction of the show. Including the fact that Matt Murdock did not suit up as the titular superhero until four episodes intoDaredevil: Born Again.
According to sources, “Corman and Ord crafted a legal procedural that did not resemble the Netflix version, known for its action and violence,” and “Cox didn’t even show up in costume until the fourth episode.”
Clearly, this was a problem for Marvel, who will reportedly now rethink the intention of the Disney+Daredevilseries. “Marvel plans to keep some scenes and episodes, though other serialized elements will be injected, with Corman and Ord becoming executive producers on the two-season series,” the report says.
Meanwhile, Brad Winderbaum, Marvel’s head of streaming, television and animation, opened up a little about the difficulties of bringing the world of MCU to the small screen.Something that they have struggled with recently.
“We’re trying to marry the Marvel culture with the traditional television culture. It comes down to, ‘How can we tell stories in television that honor what’s so great about the source material?’”
While it’s unknown how differentDaredevil: Born Againwill be, and how many changes will be implemented,a recent synopsis offers some cluesas to what audiences can expect. “Marvel Studios presents “Daredevil” in which longtime rivals Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) and Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) try to leave behind their darker alter-egos to serve the people of New York only to have their pasts catch up to them. In the first episode of the series we are reintroduced to the world of Daredevil,” the logline reads.
The first season ofDaredevil: Born Againwill consist of 18 episodes and comes as part of Phase Five of the MCU. A second season is already being planned. Though maybe Marvel should ensure they get season one right first…
