Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Reveals New Suit, Matthew Lillard's Character

Marvel Studios has officially revealed a fresh look at Daredevil's updated costume and confirmed Matthew Lillard's antagonistic character for the highly anticipated second season.

Spoiler Advisory: This article discusses plot points from the first season of Daredevil: Born Again.

Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again is ramping up excitement for its second season, which officially wrapped filming this past summer. Fans received a first look at Daredevil's new suit and the confirmation of Matthew Lillard's character, Mr. Charles, an influential political figure set to oppose Mayor Wilson Fisk. In further good news, the series has already secured a third season on Disney+, making it a historic first for a live-action Marvel Studios show.

Official Reveals: A New Costume and Political Foe for Hell's Kitchen

Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock is getting a new look for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. An official image shared by Entertainment Weekly shows Daredevil in his classic red suit, now featuring the iconic "DD" emblem on the chest. This marks a significant return for the logo, which has been absent from most of Cox's prior live-action appearances as the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Alongside the costume reveal, Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum confirmed Matthew Lillard's previously undisclosed role. Lillard will portray Mr. Charles, a new political power player. Winderbaum described Mr. Charles as a "new antagonist on the field," possessing influence comparable to Wilson Fisk.

Charlie Cox returns as Daredevil for Season 2 with an updated costume.

"The story is about power," Winderbaum told Entertainment Weekly. He explained that Mr. Charles represents the "new class of power players on the international stage" that Fisk encounters after taking over New York. This means Fisk will be "getting squeezed a little bit" from both Mr. Charles in the political arena and Daredevil on the streets.

Why Fans Are Eager for More Daredevil and The Defenders' Return

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The return of Daredevil: Born Again comes after its first season, which premiered in March 2025, saw Wilson Fisk consolidate his power as Mayor of New York. He outlawed vigilantism, installed corrupt police, and created a secret prison, setting the stage for a city under his iron grip. Matt Murdock, along with Frank Castle, found themselves battling this new regime.

Season 2 promises to escalate this conflict. Executive producer Jesse Wigutow told Collider that the season is a "very big portrait," a "grand New York City saga of crime and politics," leading to a "satisfying climax" between Murdock and Fisk. This intense buildup solidifies Born Again as a must-watch series.

Fan anticipation is also high for the reunion of former Defenders. Krysten Ritter is officially set to reprise her role as Jessica Jones, joining Charlie Cox's Daredevil, Deborah Ann Woll's Karen Page, and Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle. While Winderbaum remained tight-lipped about Luke Cage or Iron Fist, Jessica Jones's appearance fuels hopes for further Defenders cameos. Elden Henson, who made a brief cameo as Foggy Nelson in the pilot, is also confirmed to appear in Season 2.

Addressing Past Challenges and Looking Ahead to Season 3's New Direction

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Daredevil: Born Again faced creative shifts during its production, with Season 1 undergoing a reboot in 2023 under showrunner Dario Scardapane. Jesse Wigutow acknowledged to Collider that Season 1 felt "jigsawed together" due to this restructuring. However, he emphasized that Season 2 benefits from a "clarity of vision" and a distinct point of view from Scardapane.

Beyond Season 2, Marvel Studios has already greenlit a third season for Daredevil: Born Again. This marks a significant milestone, as it is the first live-action Marvel Studios Disney+ series to receive a third-season order. Wigutow confirmed that the writers' room for Season 3 will convene in the coming weeks, with production expected to begin in spring 2026.

Wigutow also teased that Season 3 will take "a new direction," intentionally moving away from some of the groundwork established in the first two seasons. This suggests a bold evolution for Matt Murdock's story, promising fresh challenges and narratives for the Man Without Fear. The narrative intricacies of Daredevil: Born Again seem to promise a rewarding experience.