Kingpin actor Vincent D'Onofrio says Netflix's Daredevil became canon after the reboot's creative overhaul

EntertainmentTVAction ShowsMarvel TV ShowsDaredevil: Born AgainKingpin actor Vincent D’Onofrio says Netflix’s Daredevil became canon after the reboot’s creative overhaulWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EntertainmentTVAction ShowsMarvel TV ShowsDaredevil: Born AgainKingpin actor Vincent D’Onofrio says Netflix’s Daredevil became canon after the reboot’s creative overhaulWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Marvel Studios) Kingpin actor Vincent D’Onofrio has revealed that the Netflix Daredevil show became MCU canon after the upcoming reboot, Daredevil: Born Again, underwent its creative overhaul. It was reported back in October 2023 that theDisneyPlus show had undergone some big changes behind the scenes, withthe series letting go of its writers and directors. “During our restart of all the creative on Daredevil: Born Again, all the creatives got together and said, ‘Look, this is how we’ve got to do it now,'” D’Onofrio toldThe Hollywood Reporter. “So we are for sure only speaking about it in terms of being directly connected to the original Daredevil, and that’s a great thing. It brings in a lot of cool stories and all the collateral story that happened in those original three seasons. So we now get to start this Born Again situation with all of that history behind us and the outcome of all that history. So we’re all talking about Daredevil: Born Again in those terms now.” Disney Plusofficially marked the Marvel Netflix shows as canonwhen they were added to the streamer’s MCU timeline – that means Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and The Defenders are all part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, anEchotrailer usedfootage from the original Daredevil show, so it’s safe to say the Netflix series really is MCU canon. D’Onofrio has previously addressed the reboot’s overhaul. “Every cool project I’ve been involved with has evolved constantly during pre- production, production and post. It’s just reported on these days as if it’s big news,” he wrote onTwitter. “It’s not. It’s simple a bunch of creatives doing their best to get it right. It’s a constant in this business. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Frankly I’d be worried if we were settling for less. We are going to bring forward the best series we can. One we can be proud of. Have some trust, my friend, trust.” There’s no release date for Daredevil: Born Again just yet, but while you wait, check out our guide to all theupcoming Marvel movies and TV showsfor everything the MCU has in store. 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