Disney+’s Daredevil Reboot Will Include New Love Interests

A recent report suggests that the upcoming Disney+ Daredevil reboot will feature Matt Murdock’s love interests.

Fans were shocked to see Matt Murdock aka Daredevil get into a legal battle with She-Hulk in the recently concluded She-Hulk: Lawyer. As both lawyers by profession, they acted as legal advisors to metahumans, which also had advantages since they are both superheroes. They also had a brief fling, leading fans to speculate that She-Hulk could be a possible love interest in a Daredevil reboot.

Due to the popularity of online streaming services like Netflix, it created a Daredevil series that ran for three seasons. Since Marvel is under Disney, Netflix pulled out Daredevil and other Marvel series. Under the Marvel Cinematic Universe, other Marvel movies and series are interconnected, and Daredevil reboot is already in the series for Disney+.

Who are the actors who will play Daredevils’ Love Interest

In 2003, Ben Affleck played the title character Daredevil on the big screen. Jennifer Garner played his love interest, Elektra. In 2004, Affleck made a cameo appearance in the spin-off film Elektra. However, his appearance did not make it to the finals. Given the years Daredevil has been shelved and with the popularity of superhero movies, a much needed Daredevil reboot is needed.

In 2015, Charlie Cox starred in Netflix’s Daredevil, portraying Matt Murdock. The show lasted for three seasons until the streamer canceled the show in 2018.

With its long-awaited comeback on Disney+, news about Daredevil: Born Again is already out. Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio will reprise their roles as Daredevil and Kingpin and are already preparing for their scenes.

Aside from having a fling with She-Hulk, another highlight of the reboot is Daredevil’s potential love interests. In an exclusive interview with DeadlineMargarita Levieva and Sandrine Holt were reported to be part of Daredevil start over. However, their roles are still unknown.

Some of the possible characters they could play include Milla Donovan, who was born blind and grew up in Hell’s Kitchen. It could also be Kirsten McDuffie, an assistant district attorney who also had a fling with Matt Murdock.

Deborah Ann Woll, the actress who played Karen Page in the Netflix series, expressed her interest in reprising the role. Among the three, Donovan and Page encountered some of Daredevil’s enemies. Their introduction to the show will add to the complexity of the upcoming show’s storyline.

Another character they can portray is Vanessa Fisk, who also played an important role in the comics. She is the wife of the Kingpin, aka Wilson Fisk, who ruled the underworld. The Kingpin is one of Daredevil’s main antagonists, and they have a long-running battle in Hell’s Kitchen.

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How Will the Daredevil Reboot Play in the MCU?

At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Kevin Feige announced the development of Daredevil: Born Again. The first season will consist of 18 episodes and will premiere in the spring of 2024. We still have to wait for Disney to release the official trailer for Daredevil start over.

White Tiger is also rumored to debut in the Daredevil reboot. White Tiger’s appearance in the series could be another possible storyline for the show. More so, the reboot may include the investigation of Murdock, who has recently been outed as Daredevil.

The upcoming reboot may also tackle the background of the original White Tiger. The White Tiger had previously worked with Daredevil to fight crime in Hell’s Kitchen. The presence of White Tiger in the show may tie into upcoming Marvel movies or series in the future.

Production is already underway, and fans will have to wait for the reveal of the characters who could be Murdock’s love interest. Daredevil: Born Again will begin streaming on Disney+ in 2024.

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