Daredevil fans got the news they’ve been waiting for, Disney Plus has given the green light for a new series starring the street-level hero. While the community has lit up in the hours that have followed, even former team members of Netflix’s series have chimed in.
The character of Daredevil first got the TV treatment back in 2015 as one of Netflix’s first major original series. With immediate popularity, the show would go on to air for three more seasons before being canceled in 2018.
Actress Amy Rutberg who appeared in the original series as lawyer Marci Stahl took to social media to share her reaction to the recent news hinting that she and other former cast members may be “interested to hear”.
The showrunner of Daredevil’s final season on Netflix, Erik Oleson also reacted to the series’ renewal on social media showing his excitement to hear the series will live on — be it now on Disney Plus.
Likewise, the showrunner of Netflix’s Daredevil’s first season Steven DeKnight also posted wishing the best for everyone involved.
In response to this tweet, many fans asked DeKnight about his future with the series and if he’d be interested in making a return alongside the show’s new team, however, the producer explained that despite wanting to, it wouldn’t fit in his busy schedule.
Daredevil’s revival will see a new team handle the project. According to Variety, this will be led by Matt Corman and Chris Ord as writers and producers.
Fans still have a while to wait before the new series is ready to launch but everyone can now relax knowing it’s on the way.
