Charlie Cox & Vincent D’Onofrio Get Honored With Special Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Upgrade

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Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio had a huge impact on Disney+’s Daredevil: Born Again, arguably more than any actors since Robert Downey Jr. became known as Tony Stark. They worked with Marvel Studios to significantly change the series while it was being made, turning it from a fresh start into a direct continuation of their popular Netflix show.

Marvel Studios has officially acknowledged the significant work of Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio by adding them as executive producers on the second season of Daredevil: Born Again. They weren’t credited as executive producers during the first season. Joining them as executive producers on Season 2 are Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Sana Amanat, Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, Iain B. MacDonald, and the show’s creator, Dario Scardapane.

Being an executive producer usually means someone contributed to a project creatively, beyond just acting. It’s a way of recognizing people who helped guide the overall vision, style, or how a show is made. In the case of Bryan Cox and Giancarlo Esposito, this title officially acknowledges the impact they had on the changes made to the show Born Again.

The first season was executive produced by Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Sana Amanat, Chris Gary, and the show’s original creators, Matt Corman and Chris Ord, along with directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead. While Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio were essential to the changes made to the show, they only starred as actors in the first season.

Production on Daredevil: Born Again began in 2023 with Matt Corman and Chris Ord as the original showrunners. They planned a more case-of-the-week style show with a less serious feel than the previous Daredevil series on Netflix. Marvel Studios initially intended for the show to have 18 episodes spread across two seasons.

Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio felt the new approach for Born Again didn’t capture what fans loved about the original Daredevil series on Netflix. Both actors voiced their worries about the show’s direction, with Cox even admitting he didn’t like one particular episode. They hoped Born Again would feel more like the beloved Netflix version.

In September 2023, the show stopped filming and underwent a major creative reset. Original creators Charles Corman and Brett Ord left the project, and Dario Scardapane took over as showrunner, working with directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead.

While making these changes was expensive, Marvel Studios felt it was important to honor Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, and the fans of Daredevil. Brad Winderbaum, who leads Marvel’s streaming, television, and animation divisions, shared this new approach with The Hollywood Reporter.

As a fan, it feels like they’re really trying to blend the exciting, interconnected world of Marvel with the way we’re used to enjoying TV shows. The big question seems to be: how do we bring these stories to the screen in a way that stays true to what we love about the comics and characters?

Charlie Cox & Vincent D’Onofrio’s Upgrades Are a Positive Sign for Season 2 

Giving Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio executive producer credits shows how much faith Marvel Studios has in the creative path Season 2 is taking. Marvel doesn’t give out these titles lightly, particularly to actors, so this demonstrates their complete trust in Cox and D’Onofrio’s vision.

Notably, the second season seems to have really benefited from having Cox and D’Onofrio involved from the start, something the first season lacked. The first season needed significant changes and extra filming to get back on track, whereas Cox and D’Onofrio were able to help develop the story and characters from the very beginning for Season 2.

Working closely with actors results in higher-quality TV shows. When actors deeply understand their roles, they can offer insights that writers and producers might not have considered. Charlie Cox spent 39 episodes on Netflix, plus the first season of Born Again, fully immersed in the character of Matt Murdock, and Vincent D’Onofrio did the same with Wilson Fisk. Their extensive experience with these characters makes them incredibly valuable to the creative process.

Season 2 is off to a strong start, with showrunner Dario Scardapane saying production is running much more smoothly now that the team has learned from the challenges of Season 1. Vincent D’Onofrio also noted the increased creative freedom during an appearance at Rhode Island Comic-Con.

We had to piece together the first season just to get to the second, where we were finally able to create the show we originally envisioned. Essentially, season two was the first time we could truly bring our creative vision to life.

Alan Cox was also very impressed with the scripts for Season 2, calling them some of the best the show has ever produced. He highlighted the talented cast and how the season gives more depth to characters who didn’t get enough attention in the original Netflix series. Everything suggests the future of the show is bright. Thanks to the work of Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio, Daredevil fans have a lot to look forward to on March 24th.

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2026-02-08 20:05