Kingpin Actor Vincent D'Onofrio Reveals Exhilarating Twist for Daredevil: Born Again Concerns

Summary

Previously, D'Onofrio staunchly defended the forthcoming series and hinted at comparable levels of violence to that seen on Netflix.

Fans need not be concerned about Kingpin's portrayal in Daredevil: Born Again, as any variations noticed in Hawkeye were a result of the show's lighter tone. The new Daredevil series has the freedom to fully embrace its gritty and dark essence.

Vincent D'Onofrio, the actor who played Kingpin, is aware of the worries surrounding Daredevil: Born Again. D'Onofrio portrayed Wilson Fisk for three seasons of Netflix's Daredevil, which introduced the versions of Matt Murdock and Fisk currently thriving in the MCU, portrayed by Charlie Cox and D'Onofrio respectively. Recent updates on Daredevil: Born Again have led to speculation of significant deviations from the original, causing concern among fans.

On Twitter, D'Onofrio responded bluntly to a concerned Marvel fan who expressed worries about possible changes that Daredevil: Born Again might make to the original show.

The actor simply replied, "Be patient. Be patient..." This is not the first time that the Kingpin actor has publicly defended the upcoming show against criticism. In the past, D'Onofrio hinted that Daredevil: Born Again's level of violence will be similar to that of the Netflix series. Although this could be true, Kingpin's portrayal in his Hawkeye appearance was noticeably different, and fans are concerned that the character may not live up to his original series performance.

Why Hawkeye's Kingpin Shouldn't Worry Daredevil Fans

Hawkeye's portrayal of Kingpin differed significantly from the version beloved by fans in Netflix's Daredevil. Unlike the previous iteration played by D'Onofrio, the MCU version possessed powers, enabling him to endure a relentless onslaught of arrows and even survive a point-blank explosion.

Additionally, Hawkeye's depiction of Wilson Fisk lacked the same level of intimidation that he became known for in Daredevil. This proved to be a major disappointment for fans of the original series, as Fisk had been portrayed as an extraordinarily violent villain who mercilessly killed and inflicted harm on numerous characters. What made Fisk truly menacing was his ability to evoke fear without even lifting a finger, something that Hawkeye failed to capture.

Despite the differences in portrayal of Kingpin in Hawkeye, fans shouldn't be concerned about how he will be presented in the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again. Hawkeye had a more light-hearted tone in comparison to what is expected from the new Daredevil show, thus explaining why D'Onofrio's Kingpin was less brutal. Similarly, Daredevil himself underwent a similar transformation during his two-episode arc in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, where Cox played a more lighthearted version of the character. With the new series, Daredevil: Born Again, the MCU has the opportunity to fully embrace its darker side and create a gritty atmosphere as necessary.