Episode 8: Why Charlie Cox should return as Daredevil
We make the case for why Charlie Cox deserves to reprise his role as Daredevil in future Marvel productions, covering topics like why recasting is unnecessary to begin with, the logistics of bringing back the cast and why we don’t think it’s a problem, and all the countless reasons Charlie and his fellow castmates have more than earned another shot at playing these characters again.
SHOW NOTES
In this episode of #TalkDaredevil, Team #SaveDaredevil members Ayesha, Kristina, Phyllis, and Shelby talk all about one of our favorite topics - why Charlie Cox deserves to return as Daredevil. But you don’t have to take our word for it! We come with all the quotes, stories, and receipts from the people who worked with Charlie, too. We discuss:
Why Marvel shouldn’t recast for any future versions of this show (1:30)
Reasons why Marvel may have recast in the past and why these scenarios don’t apply to the Daredevil cast (5:40)
How Feige leaves the door open for Charlie et el to return after the Jamie Foxx news (6:30)
How Marvel should trust in their original (and excellent) casting decisions for Daredevil (9:09)
Addressing the logistical concerns regarding bringing the cast back (11:55)
Talking about the brilliant Vincent D’Onofio and his love for the Daredevil cast (16:45)
Sharing our love for the entire cast (22:08)
How Charlie always set an example as the lead of Daredevil (23:35)
Sharing positive stories and quotes from other Daredevil cast members who worked with Charlie (25:02)
All about Charlie’s accent work (32:12)
More stories of love and appreciation from people who have worked with Charlie Cox (38:11)
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LINKS:
Charlie Cox Definitely Wants To Keep Playing Daredevil, So Let's Make That Happen
Daredevil Panel @ NYCC 2014 (Includes the story of Joe Quesada discovering Charlie Cox for the Daredevil role)
Kevin Smith talking about Charlie as Matt Murdock on Geeking Out
For Netflix’s ‘Daredevil,’ comics geek Jon Bernthal embraces the ‘honor’ of playing the Punisher (Jon discussing Charlie’s leadership on Daredevil)
Elodie Yung and Charlie Cox Panel @ Ace Comic Con (Elodie discussing Charlie’s dedication to the role)
'The Defenders' Star Scott Glenn Teases Potential Return to the Marvel Universe (Scott Glenn on working with Charlie Cox)
A Conversation with Steven DeKnight and Erik Olesen - Save Daredevil Con (Steven DeKnight on Charlie Cox)
ManWithoutFear.com Interview with Chris Brewster (Chris talks about working with Charlie)
10 Questions with Chris Brewster (Various questions involve discussing his work with Charlie)
[Full transcript coming soon]