Born Again Show Cast & Marvel Character Guide

Warning! Contains Spoilers For Daredevil: Born Again!Daredevil: Born Again brings back several iconic Marvel characters, as well as new actors into the world of the MCU. After the cancelation of Marvel Television’s Netflix series in 2019, the fate of the Defenders and Netflix’s stories hung in the balance. After a string of cameo appearances from Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock and Daredevil in the MCU, it was only a matter of time until he would lead his own story again. Now that Daredevil: Born Again has premiered, the future of the character in the MCU looks bright, with a great cast of characters around him in the show.

Daredevil: Born Again sees the return of a select few actors from Marvel Television’s Netflix shows, two of which have already appeared in the MCU timeline via projects such as Spider-Man: No Way Home, Hawkeye, and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. As the vigilante protector of Hell’s Kitchen, Daredevil finds himself going up against Kingpin in his first leading role in a Marvel Studios production, now firmly set within the world of the MCU.

Charlie Cox As Matt Murdock, A.K.A. Daredevil

Born December 15, 1982

Active Since: 2002

Actor: Charlie Cox rose to prominence as an actor in the Netflix Daredevil series but has been working for over two decades, with roles in projects like Boardwalk Empire, The Theory of Everything, and Stardust. He also did theater at the West End.

Character: Matthew Murdock makes his leading debut within the MCU after appearing in Spider-Man: No Way Home, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and Echo. The series is a follow-up to the original Netflix series and Matt Murdock continues to struggle with leading a double life as Daredevil. Following the death of his best friend Foggy at the hands of Bullseye, Matt retires as Daredevil, putting him on a new path.

Vincent D’Onofrio As Wilson Fisk, A.K.A. Kingpin

Born June 30, 1959

Active Since: 1983

Actor: Vincent D’Onofrio has been working in film and television for decades, with prominent roles in a number of significant projects that include Full Metal Jacket, Strange Days, The Cell, and Jurassic World. He returns to his iconic character after first appearing as Wilson Fisk in Daredevil back in 2015.

Character: Vincent D’Onofrio reprises his role as Wilson Fisk from Daredevil after showing up in Hawkeye and Echo before Daredevil: Born Again. The series explores Wilson Fisk (Kingpin) operating as mayor of New York, makes mention of his relationship with Echo, and follows his ongoing conflict with Daredevil and other vigilantes operating in the city.

Margarita Levieva As Heather Glenn

Born February 9, 1980

Active Since: 2004

Actor: Though she has appeared in small roles for several films like Adventureland, Sleeping With Other People, and The Loft, Margarita Levieva has largely worked in television. She has had recurring or lead roles in shows like Revenge, The Blacklist, Allegiance, and The Deuce.

Character: Margarita Levieva plays Heather Glenn in Daredevil: Born Again, a therapist who is also the main love interest for Matt Murdock. The two have a bit of a rocky start during their first meeting but hit it off soon after and start a relationship. She is also providing couples therapy to Wilson Fisk and Vanessa.

Ayelet Zurer As Vanessa Fisk

Born June 28, 1969

Active Since: 1992

Actor: Ayelet Zurer has been working for several decades, getting her start in the Israeli movie industry, with her first role being in the teen drama, Inyan Shel Zman. Her work in Hollywood features roles in Man of Steel, Ben-Hur, Angels & Demons, Munich, and House of David. She also played a significant role in Netflix’s Daredevil series.

Character: Ayelet Zurer returns as Vanessa Fisk, the wife of Wilson Fisk, otherwise known as Kingpin. She played a significant role in the development of Kingpin’s character in the original series. Fisk learns that she cheated on him and they attend couples therapy. She also took over for Fisk as Kingpin after Daredevil season 3.

Wilson Bethel As Benjamin Poindexter, AKA Bullseye

Born February 24, 1984

Active Since: 2004

Actor: Wilson Bethel made his on-screen debut in one episode of The O.C. before securing a major role in the daytime soap The Young and the Restless. After that, he found himself in several other major roles in Hart of Dixie and All Rise. He was a significant character in Daredevil season 3.

Character: Benjamin Poindexter, AKA Bullseye, first appeared in Daredevil season 3 and proved to be one of the most significant threats Daredevil ever faced. He returns to Daredevil: Born Again, steps into his Bullseye persona instead, and murders Foggy. In the comics, it’s Karen who Bullseye kills, marking a change for the MCU series. Bullseye is sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of Foggy.

Jon Bernthal As Frank Castle, A.K.A. The Punisher

Born September 20, 1976

Active Since: 2002

Actor: Jon Bernthal is one of the most electric actors working today, with stellar performances in a variety of roles. Some of his most significant ones include The Bear, Fury, The Punisher, and The Walking Dead, where he played Shane Walsh over the course of several seasons.

Character: Frank Castle, otherwise known as the Punisher, makes his first appearance in the MCU after appearing in Daredevil and leading his own show, The Punisher. Operating as a vigilante with a much different code of morality compared to Daredevil, the two often come into conflict about it. While he finally appeared in episode 4 with an electric scene with Matt Murdock, it’s unclear just how large of a role Frank will play in Daredevil: Born Again, but there seems to be significant plans for the character in the MCU, as Bernthal will reprise the role for a Marvel Special Presentation down the line.

Daredevil: Born Again Supporting Cast & Characters

Kamar de los Reyes as White Tiger: White Tiger makes his debut in the MCU as a vigilante that uses amulets to give him his powers. He is accused of killing a police officer but Matt Murdock is able to get him acquitted, before he is shot and killed operating as White Tiger. It is the last role of the late Kamar de los Reyes.

Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson: Foggy Nelson is the best friend of Matthew Murdock as well as his law partner for years, often defending clients pro bono. He is a significant aspect of Matt’s life and one of the first people to learn that he’s Daredevil. However, in the premiere of Daredevil: Born Again, Foggy is fatally shot by Bullseye and his death changes the lives of both Matt and Karen.

Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page: Karen Page is one of the most significant love interests in Daredevil history, and while the original Netflix series explored that aspect of the character, she grew far beyond that, finding her own story to tell. She was a partner alongside Foggy and Matt at the Nelson, Murdock, and Page law firm. After Foggy’s death, though, Karen moves across the country to San Francisco and no longer talks with Matt.

Nikki M. James as Kirsten McDuffie: Kirsten McDuffie is a former assistant DA who ends up becoming Matt Murdock’s new partner at Murdock & McDuffie after Foggy is killed and Karen leaves New York. She also sets Matt up with Heather Glenn.

Clark Johnson as Cherry: A former detective for the NYPD, Cherry now works as Matt Murdock’s private investigator. He also knows that Matt was Daredevil after seeing him unmasked in the aftermath of the Bullseye fight.

Arty Froushan as Buck Cashman: Like Wesley in the original series, Buck Cashman operates as Wilson Fisk’s right-hand man, setting up therapy sessions led by Heather Glenn for Wilson and Vanessa while doing various other jobs that he is asked to do.

Hunter Doohan as Unknown Character: A mystery so far, Hunter Doohan’s character has not been given a name yet, as he is seen at a book signing. It is possible that he will be revealed to be Muse at some point.

Undisclosed Actor as Muse: The terrifying Daredevil villain makes his first appearance in the upcoming show. Muse is a graffiti artist and serial killer who comes into conflict with Daredevil. His actor is currently unknown.

Hamish Allan-Headley as Officer Powell: A corrupt police officer working for the NYPD, Officer Powell was one of the officers that Hector Ayala fought on the subway platform. After finding the witness, Powell goes to kill him, but Matt Murdock takes him down during their fight. While Matt thought he knew who killed Hector, it is revealed that he didn’t know.

Camila Rodriguez as Angela Del Toro: After being shown during Hector Ayala’s trial, Angela Del Toro appeared in episode 4 to see Hector’s body and speak with Matt Murdock. She makes her anger known about the corruption within the city and the NYPD, setting her up to eventually take over the mantle of White Tiger.

Ruibo Qian as Angie Kim: Seen briefly in a few episodes, Angie Kim is a detective and former colleague of Cherry’s, discussing with him his retirement right before Bullseye kills multiple people at Josie’s.

Zabryna Guevara as Sheila Rivera: She operates as Wilson Fisk’s mayoral campaign director and helps out with his decisions in politics.

Michael Gandolfini as Daniel Blake: The character is a member of Wilson Fisk’s mayoral staff and could end up as his protégé. He impresses Fisk immediately with his enthusiasm for his role.

Genneya Walton as BB Urich: BB Urich operates as a young journalist in Daredevil: Born Again, who is the niece of Ben Urich, a significant character who was killed by Wilson Fisk in the original series.

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Daredevil: Born Again

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Release Date

March 4, 2025

Showrunner

Chris Ord

Directors

Michael Cuesta, Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson, Jeffrey Nachmanoff

Writers

Chris Ord

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