Yesterday, word broke that former “Boardwalk Empire” co-star, Charlie Cox had been cast as the lead in “Daredevil,” the upcoming 13 episode adaptation of one of Marvel’s iconic superheroes for Netflix.
Today, Marvel confirmed the reports of Cox’s casting and even mentioned that former “Daredevil” showrunner, Drew Goddard is still writing the first two episodes.
“Marvel is proud to announce that acclaimed actor Charlie Cox has joined ‘Marvel’s Daredevil,’ an all-new 13-episode series premiering on Netflix in 2015. Best known for his acclaimed work in ‘Boardwalk Empire’ and Stardust, Cox will play Matt Murdock, the lead role in this all-new Marvel Television series. Blinded as a young boy but imbued with extraordinary senses, Matt Murdock fights against injustice by day as a lawyer, and by night as the super hero Daredevil in modern day Hell’s Kitchen, New York City.
Marvel’s first original series on Netflix is Executive Produced by series Showrunner Steven S. DeKnight (‘Spartacus,’ ‘Buffy: The Vampire Slayer,’ ‘Angel’) and Drew Goddard (Cabin in the Woods, ‘Lost,’ ‘Buffy: The Vampire Slayer,’ in addition to writing the first two episodes of ‘Marvel’s Daredevil’), along with Marvel TV’s Jeph Loeb (‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,’ ‘Smallville,’ ‘Heroes’).”
With the leading role filled, more casting announcements for the “Daredevil” series will likely be made soon. Some of the likely characters to be featured in the “Daredevil” series include Matt Murdock’s partner, Foggy Nelson, Karen Page, Bullseye, Kingpin and Elektra. So, make your Daredevil casting predictions and choices in the comment section below!
