Alright superhero fans let's talk about Charlie Cox. You know him as Daredevil right? The man without fear the lawyer by day vigilante by night. But did you know his path to becoming Marvel royalty is full of twists turns and some seriously cool roles you might have missed ? Get ready to dive into the world of Charlie Cox because it is way more than just Hell's Kitchen and hallway fights.
Daredevil: Born Again and Back on Top - Charlie Cox Returns to the Role That Defines Him
First things first let's celebrate the return of Daredevil. Charlie Cox is officially back in the red suit for Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+ . This is huge news for fans who loved his gritty Netflix series and have been waiting to see him back in action. It turns out even Charlie Cox himself was kept in the dark for a while about this revival. He described it as things happening "out of nowhere" when he and Vincent D'Onofrio (Kingpin) got the call to come back.
There were some creative changes behind the scenes with Dario Scardapane taKing over as showrunner after the initial production phase. But Charlie Cox reassured fans that much of what was filmed earlier including a highly anticipated scene with Jon Bernthal as The Punisher is still part of the show. So get ready for more of that classic Daredevil intensity and maybe even some familiar faces.
The Spider-Man Secret and a Hilarious Text Exchange with Andrew Garfield - Keeping MCU Secrets is Hard!
Before Born Again there was another massive moment for Charlie Cox's Daredevil: his secret cameo in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Turns out keeping that under wraps was "a two-year nightmare " for Cox. Imagine knowing you are part of one of the biggest movies ever and not being able to tell anyone!
He even shared a funny story about texting with Andrew Garfield during the whole Spider-Man secrecy period. Cox knew Garfield was rumored to be in the movie and texted him "I think we're doing a film together." Garfield hilariously replied denying it saying "No I don't think so buddy I'm doing SM." Cox kept at it and eventually Garfield jokingly responded "You're not in my script!" To which Cox replied "Well I'm in mine." It's a great peek behind the curtain at how even actors in the MCU sometimes are kept in the dark about the full picture.
Charlie Cox even snuck into a movie theater to watch No Way Home on opening weekend to experience the fan reaction firsthand. Marvel hyped him up saying people would "freak out" at his appearance. He went with his wife secretly filming his reaction but to his surprise the theater was pretty quiet when he appeared on screen. He joked about it being "dead tumbleweeds" and only one person saying "Oh cool!". Despite the underwhelming theater reaction the online response to his cameo was huge and cemented his return to the MCU.
Beyond Daredevil: Must-Watch Charlie Cox Roles You May Have Missed
While Daredevil is his most iconic role Charlie Cox's talent extends way beyond Hell's Kitchen. He has a diverse filmography with some really great performances in other TV shows you should check out . Here are a few highlights:
- Boardwalk Empire: He played Owen Sleater an Irish immigrant who becomes Steve Buscemi's character Nucky Thompson's driver and bodyguard in seasons 2 and 3 of this HBO crime drama.
- Kin: In this Irish crime series Cox stars as Michael Kinsella a man caught up in Dublin's gang wars. It's a gritty character-driven drama.
- Treason: This Netflix spy thriller features Cox as Adam Lawrence an MI6 agent caught in a dangerous conspiracy.
- Downton Abbey: In an early role he appeared in the first season of this popular British period drama as Philip Villiers the Duke of Crowborough.
- Moby Dick: This 2011 miniseries adaptation of the classic novel stars Cox as Ishmael alongside Ethan Hawke and William Hurt.
- She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: Before Born Again Cox officially joined the MCU TV side with a fun appearance as Daredevil in She-Hulk showing a lighter more comedic side of the character.
- The Defenders: This Netflix crossover miniseries brought Daredevil together with Jessica Jones Luke Cage and Iron Fist to fight The Hand.
- Echo: Matt Murdock makes a brief but impactful appearance in the first episode of Echo crossing paths with Maya Lopez.
This list just scratches the surface of Charlie Cox's acting range. He is not just a superhero he is a versatile actor who brings depth and intensity to all his roles. If you are a fan of Daredevil definitely explore his other work you will not be disappointed.
Charlie Cox: From Secret Agent to Superhero and Beyond
Charlie Cox's journey in Hollywood has been anything but ordinary. From keeping massive Marvel secrets to delivering powerful performances in a range of roles he consistently proves he is a force to be reckoned with. With Daredevil: Born Again now streaming and fans eager for more it is clear Charlie Cox's star is burning brighter than ever. Whether you know him as Matt Murdock or are just discovering his work now is the perfect time to appreciate the talent and dedication of this amazing actor.