Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 - Matthew Lillard's Mr. Charles to Clash with Kingpin in Political Power Struggle
Matthew Lillard has hinted at his upcoming role in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 and the clash he will have with Kingpin. Lillard will portray Mr. Charles, a mysterious figure in New York City who becomes a rival to Wilson Fisk, also known as Kingpin, in the realm of politics and international affairs. Lillard revealed that his Dungeons & Dragons sessions with showrunner Dario Scardapane led to his involvement in the new season, where his character will engage in a power struggle with Kingpin.
The upcoming season of Daredevil: Born Again will continue the conflict between Matt Murdock/Daredevil and Wilson Fisk/Kingpin. Mayor Wilson Fisk will tighten his grip on New York City as he pursues Daredevil, the vigilante of Hell's Kitchen. However, Matt Murdock will strive to dismantle Kingpin's corrupt empire and restore justice to his city from the shadows. The official logline teases a narrative of resistance, rebellion, and rebuilding in the face of Kingpin's tyranny.
The ensemble cast of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 includes Margarita Levieva, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Wilson Bethel, and other talented actors. Krysten Ritter will reprise her role as Jessica Jones in the upcoming season, adding another layer of complexity to the interconnected Marvel universe on Disney+. The highly anticipated second season is set to premiere on March 24, 2026, with a third season already in the works.