Charlie Cox Reflects on Ben Affleck's Daredevil: A Comparison of Two Marvel Icons
Charlie Cox recently discussed his views on Ben Affleck's portrayal of Daredevil in the 2003 movie. Cox, who now plays Daredevil in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, expressed his admiration for Affleck while also pointing out some flaws in the earlier film. During an interview with Josh Horowitz, Cox shared his thoughts on Affleck's performance.
Cox praised Affleck, calling him "awesome and tremendous," but also highlighted the challenges faced by the 2003 movie. He mentioned that the film tried to cram the entire Daredevil story into a two-hour movie and noted that the CGI effects may have been rushed. Despite these issues, Cox acknowledged that there were iconic moments in the film that he appreciated.
During a Comic-Con event, Cox shared a humorous anecdote about fans asking him to sign photographs of Ben Affleck's Daredevil costume. He initially thought it was a joke but later realized that his photo had been mistakenly placed in front of the wrong line, leading fans with Affleck photos to him for autographs.
Currently, Cox is known for his portrayal of Daredevil in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series "Daredevil: Born Again." Fans can watch seasons 1 and 2 of the show on Disney+. The conversation between Cox and Horowitz shed light on Cox's perspective on Affleck's Daredevil and his own experiences as the new Daredevil in the MCU.