Daredevil: Born Again was a hit with fans, but when the show returns for Season 2 on Disney+ next year, showrunner Dario Scardapane's vision won't be competing with that of a previous creative team's.
The series has made several exciting casting additions, with Scream star Matthew Lillard among the most intriguing. The actor will play Mr. Charles, an antagonist who is said to be as influential as Mayor Wilson Fisk. We still don't know whether that's a codename for someone from the comics or a newly created character to pit the Kingpin against.
Talking to us about his return in the upcoming Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Lillard broke his silence on joining the MCU and seemed to confirm that most of his scenes will indeed be with Vincent D'Onofrio. The actor also shared his belief that Season 2 is bigger and better than Season 1.
"It's good, I haven't really been asked that question yet. Obviously, working with Marvel, everything is under lock and key," he says in the video below. "I can tell you that being on that set, working with those men and women, the crew is fantastic. It's probably one of the best I've worked with in my life. D'Onofrio and I get to work together. We did a movie 100 years ago when we were both babies."
"Getting the chance to work with him again was just fantastic. He has such weight. Not literal weight, he's skinny right now, but when you look him in the eyes, he carries so much power with them," Lillard continued. "It leads to good work. Good writing leads to good work. I thought that last season was really electric, and I think next season is gonna top it. I'm thrilled for the fans, and I'm excited for people to see the work."
It's been an exciting few years for the actor, as he also has Scream 7 and Carrie on the way. We wondered how it feels to join a franchise as big as the MCU, and Lillard offered some fascinating insights into his thought process.
"As you get into a career and a journey, you're not thinking about where the fans are and taking a job based on their reaction," he started. "You're taking a job on, 'Does it make sense? Are they gonna pay you? Is it work you're gonna be proud of at the end of the day, and are you happy to hang that on your wall of accomplishments?' For me, Daredevil was all of those things."
"It was a chance to be part of this big community, which is great, but the work is great. The words are great, the character is super fun, and it's nice to...I've always wanted to be in the superhero world, Marvel, DC, obviously, with James Gunn now, so it's nice to finally get my feet wet," Lillard concluded.
We also recently spoke with Hawkeye star Tony Dalton, who confirmed he will return as Swordman in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. It's a star-studded cast, and Mr. Charles is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing new additions to this corner of the MCU.
All episodes of Daredevil: Born Again are now streaming on Disney+. Season 2 comes to the platform on March 4, 2026. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 arrives in theaters on December 5.