DAREDEVIL: New Details On 'Bullseye', 'The Kingpin', And Ties To The Marvel Cinematic Universe

DAREDEVIL: New Details On 'Bullseye', 'The Kingpin', And Ties To The Marvel Cinematic Universe

New Daredevil details have been revealed, including how Matt Murdock fits into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, why he's not necessarily a "Man Without Fear" in the Netflix series, and how both villains like The Kingpin and Bullseye will fit into this season and beyond...

By JoshWilding - Dec 29, 2014 01:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Daredevil
Source: Entertainment Weekly


"It does take place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe," Jeph Loeb reiterated in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly. "It’s all connected. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that we would look up in the sky and see [Iron Man]. It’s just a different part of New York that we have not yet seen in the Marvel movies." That makes sense of course, but we still don't really know how tied into the movies Daredevil will be. You have to imagine it will be similar to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., with various references to the events going on elsewhere (though it's impossible to even speculate at this point as we have zero idea where in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's timeline these shows take place). "Within the Marvel universe there are thousands of heroes of all shapes and sizes, but The Avengers are here to save the universe and Daredevil is here to save the neighborhood," Loeb adds. "It’s a very unique look at Hell’s Kitchen in New York, where Matt Murdoch grew up and continues to defend it from people who would harm the people that live there."

Changing the subject somewhat, Charlie Cox (who plays the titular character) weighed in on how his take on Daredevil isn't necessarily a "Man Without Fear", something which isn't a huge departure from how he's been portrayed in the comics in recent years. "Someone who does not have fear — literally does not experience fear — is not that interesting. The way I like to think about it is that he is a man with fear, but he on a daily basis decides to confront that fear and to overcome it. So the title of ‘the man without fear’ is almost a title that the public in his world gives him just because of what he does. But inside himself, he’s very afraid at times. And he finds a way to confront those fears and punch through it." It should be interesting to see how much the series plays on Daredevil's depression and the like, but regardless of whether they tackle those issues at such an early stage, we do know that The Kingpin will be making his life a hell.


"This season is about both the rise of the hero and the rise of the villain," Loeb teased, before showrunner and director Steven DeKnight added: "Fisk has very many different aspects so it’s not all, ‘I want to conquer the city and make a lot of money.’ In our story, we tell the story of how he met his wife Vanessa and how they fell in love — our antagonist actually has a love story. That’s the love story you’re following, the one you’re invested in, and seeing how that affects him and changes him. I think Vincent just brings such depth to it, his performance is just astounding." It appears as if the 13-part drama could end up being one big origin story then (will you be annoyed if the classic red suit doesn't show up until the final scene?), something which might just explain the absence of Bullseye. 

"I wouldn’t say there’s no plans to include the character in the series," DeKnight reveals, confirming that he won't appear in season one. "It’s not not to say he wouldn’t be in the series at some point. But I think if you try to jam in too many characters, it just becomes a mess. And [Bullseye’s] story was told in the last iteration of Daredevil that anybody saw. My feeling was, ‘Why repeat it?’ And honestly, if you’re looking for a juicy, multi-faceted crime drama, Wilson Fisk was the obvious choice to play the antagonist. Bullseye is a little more cut and dry. Not to say you couldn’t make him fantastic over 13 hours, but Fisk really felt like the right yin to the yang for Matt, and for what we wanted to do this season." 
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ComicalDisaster
ComicalDisaster - 12/29/2014, 1:08 PM
Sounds awesome
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 12/29/2014, 1:10 PM
Everything about this show sounds great!
TheOverlord
TheOverlord - 12/29/2014, 1:11 PM
I'm pumped.
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 12/29/2014, 1:14 PM
MARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRVEL.

so excite so fear
Schmoopy
Schmoopy - 12/29/2014, 1:14 PM
Sounds great. It's gonna be SO much better than AOS.
Wannabe
Wannabe - 12/29/2014, 1:16 PM
This sounds legit. Can't wait. Shame they can't use Elektra though. Damn you, 20th Century Fox!
MisterBatfleck
MisterBatfleck - 12/29/2014, 1:16 PM
Drop a trailer on New Years Eve? :D

PLEASE
Dotanuki
Dotanuki - 12/29/2014, 1:17 PM
This is really exciting. Can't wait until we get a date for this. If it drops during the Spring, they'll probably give Avengers 2 a wide berth. If anything, include an easter egg or two in the movie and then have Daredevil launch a few weeks later.
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 12/29/2014, 1:20 PM
@Wannabe They still own the rights? I thought Elektra is affiliated with Daredevil so essentially Marvel has her back how?
Minty
Minty - 12/29/2014, 1:21 PM
Get what DeKnight means about Kingpin being the better villain, but that doesn't stop me from wanting to see this crazy ass mofo onscreen...

JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 12/29/2014, 1:22 PM
Good to hear that the show will not be directly in the MCU, I firmly believe that will help other Marvel properties to be developed.
gamecreatorjj
gamecreatorjj - 12/29/2014, 1:23 PM
Why repeat it? Why repeat Fisk?
TheSuperguy
TheSuperguy - 12/29/2014, 1:25 PM
I need a trailer already. This series is gonna be amazing.
TheRedCondom
TheRedCondom - 12/29/2014, 1:25 PM
And forget about Bullseye, bring in Mr. Fear!
MaximusTheMad
MaximusTheMad - 12/29/2014, 1:27 PM
@Wannabe

How do you know Elektra can't be used?
ZeoTV
ZeoTV - 12/29/2014, 1:27 PM
@Wannabe marvel own the rights to elektra
tugboy
tugboy - 12/29/2014, 1:28 PM
No Electra either? This will be an interesting take on DD.
tugboy
tugboy - 12/29/2014, 1:29 PM
They need a really good blonde surfer dude for Iron Fist. Who will it be?
BobbyDrake
BobbyDrake - 12/29/2014, 1:30 PM
Netflix is fun and all!!! Just hope I can get this on blu ray at some point.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 12/29/2014, 1:30 PM
Sounds amazing, definitely sound like he understands the character and the stories, I can't wait for this
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 12/29/2014, 1:30 PM
@Gusto

Dude are okay today?
MaximusTheMad
MaximusTheMad - 12/29/2014, 1:32 PM
@Wannabe @Reasonnnn
In a recent interview with Collider, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige said he was pretty sure that Elektra was back in the fold -- but not 100 percent sure.

"Elektra is part of the Daredevil contract, I believe," he said. "I believe, don't quote me on that, I'd have to check with legal and it would take a long time and I'd have to get on the phone with business affairs, but I think she's included under the Daredevil rights agreement." - Kevin Feige

This comes from an IGN article from MAY 9 2013.
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 12/29/2014, 1:33 PM
@MaximusTheMad Thanks man. Hopefully they go Elektra/Bullseye for s2.

blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 12/29/2014, 1:34 PM
Any confirmation yet to the rumor that he wears the Secret War costume in the series?

MrFridayNights
MrFridayNights - 12/29/2014, 1:35 PM
Daredevil will make Arrow look like a cheap ass CIS show
FordEl
FordEl - 12/29/2014, 1:35 PM
I think this show can be really good. I hope it delivers
tripttwe
tripttwe - 12/29/2014, 1:39 PM
"why he's not necessarily a "Man Without Fear" in the Netflix series"- Please tell me this is a typo. That is the ONE thing he should be. I don't wanna hear that grow into bs, because that is uninteresting and unwanted. I'm about to actually read the article now...
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 12/29/2014, 1:39 PM
@MrFridayNights

Why bring up Arrow in a Marvel thread?????
MonsterSquad35
MonsterSquad35 - 12/29/2014, 1:41 PM
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