The official trailer for "Daredevil: Born Again" has been released, setting the stage for an intense showdown between Matt Murdock, also known as Daredevil, and Wilson Fisk, known as Kingpin. The series is set to premiere on Disney+ on March 4 at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. Fans of the Marvel franchise are eagerly anticipating this darker and more intense installment, which promises a gripping narrative with high-stakes action.
The trailer opens with a tense conversation between Murdock, played by Charlie Cox, and Fisk, portrayed by Vincent D'Onofrio, in a dimly lit diner. Their exchange is laced with tension and hints at their complex relationship. Fisk remarks, "I will admit, it's not entirely unpleasant seeing you again," setting the tone for their fraught interaction.
"A lot of time has passed. By the look of it, you've come up in the world."
— Wilson Fisk/Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio)
As the conversation unfolds, viewers catch glimpses of bloody and bone-breaking action scenes, offering a glimpse of the violence that will characterize this series. Murdock returns to Hell's Kitchen to "fight for justice" while Fisk defends his new position as mayor of New York, claiming he "serves his city." Murdock, however, remains skeptical of Fisk's intentions.
The trailer further reveals Fisk's ominous philosophy as he asserts, "Sometimes peace needs to be broken and chaos must reign." This statement underscores the central conflict between Murdock's pursuit of justice and Fisk's manipulative political ambitions.
"Sometimes peace needs to be broken and chaos must reign."
— Wilson Fisk/Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio)
Adding to the intrigue, the trailer concludes with a surprise appearance by Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle, also known as The Punisher. This meeting hints at potential alliances and further complexities in the storyline.
"Daredevil: Born Again" features a talented ensemble cast including Margarita Levieva, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Wilson Bethel, Zabryna Guevara, Nikki M. James, Genneya Walton, Arty Froushan, Clark Johnson, Michael Gandolfini, and Ayelet Zurer. The series promises to deliver a darker tone compared to previous seasons, with fast-paced and intense action sequences that highlight the physicality of the characters' clashes.
