DAREDEVIL And The Rest Of THE DEFENDERS Could Still Get Movies...If They're Popular On Netflix

DAREDEVIL And The Rest Of THE DEFENDERS Could Still Get Movies...If They're Popular On Netflix

Some fans were more than a little disheartened to learn that Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and Jessica Jones would be heading to Netflix instead of their local theatre, but the good news is that the door is still open for that to happen should the series' prove to be a success.

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By JoshWilding - Nov 07, 2013 03:11 PM EST
Filed Under: Marvel
Source: Bleeding Cool


A question about Marvel's deal with Netflix came up during the Disney shareholders conference call today, and Jay Rasulo (Senior Executive VP and CFO of the The Walt Disney Company) had this to say about the chances of "The Defenders" still getting a chance to shine on the big screen after debuting on the small one. "Marvel has thousands of characters...and it is not possible to mine them all with filmed entertainment. While these characters are attractive characters they are not among the most popular… it’s not likely we would have made feature films about them...though if they are popular on Netflix, they could become feature films." It would certainly make sense to reintroduce audiences to the likes of Daredevil, and it's possible that Netflix will cast big enough stars (see: House of Cards) to make the jump to movies for these characters a legitimate possibility. What do you guys think?

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ruadh
ruadh - 11/7/2013, 3:08 PM
Amazing. I said the same thing in the comments for the other article.
ezio619
ezio619 - 11/7/2013, 3:08 PM
i can understand iron fist,luke cage and jessica jones but daredevil is a really popular character,and iron man ,thor werent popular when they got their films,so idk if i agree with that comment
ezio619
ezio619 - 11/7/2013, 3:09 PM
anyway ,i am effing excited for this,i need to get netflix before 2015 when these shows start airing!!
ruadh
ruadh - 11/7/2013, 3:13 PM
Daredevil is popular with comic readers, but the Affleck film probably made it much harder to try another film. He's not like Hulk, where Marvel can probably do pretty well with their own version after another studio took a shot at it.

Having a Daredevil show is the best way to reintroduce the character to audiences, get them to enjoy the flavor. THEN, yeah, a movie would make more sense.
ruadh
ruadh - 11/7/2013, 3:14 PM
Also, given the statement "the epic will unfold over multiple years of original programming", leads me to believe these four shows are only the beginning. and then, yes, Punisher, Moon Knight, etc, will probably either be introduced as guest stars in those shows, and/or get their own later on.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 11/7/2013, 3:14 PM
I agree I think that Daredevil and Heroes for Hire would do great on screen. Just give Heroes for Hire the right director and it's a go!

Just hope that Daredevil gets a serious tone. Not "dark and gritty" but just "serious".
bazinga85
bazinga85 - 11/7/2013, 3:15 PM
Daredevil movie? Yes please, and I'd also like a Punisher show if you could do that. Thanks Marvel.
ezio619
ezio619 - 11/7/2013, 3:15 PM
ruadh-very true ,thats right,anyway im so excited and happy to be living this era of superheroes,this news and thor this weekend,YESSSS!!
ezio619
ezio619 - 11/7/2013, 3:16 PM
Theblacknerd-im pretty sure these shows will be serious,agents of shield is on abc thats why it has to be family friendly even though i think its been becoming darker as it goes imo
ezio619
ezio619 - 11/7/2013, 3:16 PM
anyway ,in on season 4 of breaking bad and i heard this suggestion and i went yeahh

AARON PAUL FOR DANNY RAND/IRON FIST
ezio619
ezio619 - 11/7/2013, 3:19 PM
yeah,its just the high right now,it will wear off soon
ezio619
ezio619 - 11/7/2013, 3:20 PM
Man,daredevil and iron fist need to be done justice or i will RIOT!!
jerryblake
jerryblake - 11/7/2013, 3:20 PM
Curb your enthusiasm. Everyone. This could go from medicore (AOS) to really good. We still don't know what Marvel's up to.

Something tells me that none of those show will end up being darker and serious.
jlabatman
jlabatman - 11/7/2013, 3:20 PM
Love to see Daredevil return to the big screen and if it is by way of tv, then so be it. I think Heroes for Hire would do well on big screen after some small screen time! Jessica Jones however, is going to be relegated to small screen only, but if they change the last name to Drew, Bam! Spider-Woman ready for the movie!
third3ye
third3ye - 11/7/2013, 3:20 PM
I think fans should be happy enough that these characters are making a live-action appearance at all, and will help to expand the MCU.
CrimsonFlash
CrimsonFlash - 11/7/2013, 3:21 PM
If they get quality actors and show runner I'd say these characters will do much better in TV. Especially my favorite of all time DD. If they can't though and it's on the level of SHIELD, I'll be very disappointed
FantasticSpidey
FantasticSpidey - 11/7/2013, 3:22 PM
DAREDEVIL!!

I'm so excited for this. Imagine Damian Lewis, Michael C. Hall, Matt Bomer, or maybe Chris Gorman... but he already plays one blind character. Probably wouldn't want to get type cast, however his performance would sell the blind aspect well.
dnno1
dnno1 - 11/7/2013, 3:22 PM
Just keep us up to date on new releases. This is a good idea and I had asked some folks at DC about doing something like this in a panel last year.
FantasticSpidey
FantasticSpidey - 11/7/2013, 3:23 PM
Although i still think Michael Fox looks the most Murdocky. Just needs some red hair.
Mike89
Mike89 - 11/7/2013, 3:23 PM
Good. Although i liked the Daredevil(directors cut). The movie itselft needs a reboot. Id also like to see New Punisher movie. :)
jerryblake
jerryblake - 11/7/2013, 3:23 PM
Plus if they gonna tell the stories about Hell's Kitchen they will probably need to update it a bit. I don't think Hell's Kitchen is exactly the same place it used to be.

They will probably need to change the location.
NovaCorpsFan
NovaCorpsFan - 11/7/2013, 3:24 PM
After the Defenders mini-series, I bet they do Heroes for Hire and have Daredevil and Jessica Jones (Jewel) frewuent each other's shows.
NovaCorpsFan
NovaCorpsFan - 11/7/2013, 3:25 PM
jerryblake

Detroit?
bbman182
bbman182 - 11/7/2013, 3:30 PM
Just happy that the money giant known as Disney is realllly getting behind comic book media.
Interestein
Interestein - 11/7/2013, 3:30 PM
Can't wait for this, perfect chance for Michael C. Hall as Murdock!
I do think the Punisher will be Season One's main antagonist, later becoming partners.
jerryblake
jerryblake - 11/7/2013, 3:30 PM
@Nova

nah. Even Heroes for Hire can't handle Gusto. It's his territory now ;)





THAT MAN ... HE'S A DANGEROUS MAN ...
Interestein
Interestein - 11/7/2013, 3:30 PM
I also called the Defenders thing!
jerryblake
jerryblake - 11/7/2013, 3:33 PM
@Golden

maybe the Kingpin is to blame ?
JGAR
JGAR - 11/7/2013, 3:35 PM
For the love of God, don't make it like Agents Of SHIT!
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 11/7/2013, 3:36 PM
Yeah these characters should be on he big screen in my opinion but what can you do?
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 11/7/2013, 3:38 PM
DD not among the most popular??
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 11/7/2013, 3:41 PM
All I want. ALL I want is for Terry Crews to play Luke Cage in his series.
NovaCorpsFan
NovaCorpsFan - 11/7/2013, 3:42 PM
OH! Maybe that's how it'll all play out! I'm gonna go write an editroial!
ekrolo2
ekrolo2 - 11/7/2013, 3:42 PM
Still no Punisher? Meh.
DanMcNice
DanMcNice - 11/7/2013, 3:42 PM
Stop complaining guys!!!

We are getting FOUR Marvel based series!!! We are getting DD!!! We are getting Iron Fist and Luke Cage!!!!!!

I think it is awesome!!! I just hope they confirm that the series are part of the MCU!!
SuperCat
SuperCat - 11/7/2013, 3:45 PM
F@ck. I've been waiting for a Luke Cage movie for years. Make the damned thing already!
TheAbomination
TheAbomination - 11/7/2013, 3:47 PM
Daredevil's coming back to the big screen eventually.
jerryblake
jerryblake - 11/7/2013, 3:48 PM
@Gold

i could see Hell's Kitchen being a normal place to live. Then we could have the Kingpin who's crimes are draging this place down. So the Hell's Kitchen is fastly becoming the place it used to be.
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