Vincent D'Onofrio Sparks Kingpin Daredevil Role Speculation In New Photo
Daredevil actor Vincent D'onofrio has sparked Kingpin return speculations with a new photo. Since its launch, Disney+ has been a second home for the MCU, allowing Marvel Studios to debut new original TV series. However, before the Marvel Studios shows, there was Marvel TV. The division was led by Jeph Loeb before it was absorbed into Marvel boss Kevin Feige's overall responsibilities as Cheif Creative Officer. The Marvel TV era saw the creation of multiple series, such as Daredevil, Luke Cage,Jessica Jones, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, The Punisher, and more.
On Netflix, Marvel TV launched The Defenders franchise. These series were set within the MCU and included Daredevil. Starring Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, Daredevil followed the protector of Hell's Kitchen defending the streets while battling villains like D'Onofrio's Kingpin. Unfortunately, Daredevil was cancelled after season 3, along with the other Marvel TV shows on Netflix. However, as both Cox and D'Onofrio have recently made their way back into the MCU through Phase 4, and a new Disney+ Daredevil show is officially in the works, many are hopeful that both actors will be reprising their Marvel roles in the upcoming MCU series.
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D'Onofrio recently shared on Twitter that he is currently bulking up, revealing a new gym selfie. The image quickly sparked speculation that the actor is getting into Wilson Fisk/Kingpin mode, working out to regain the villain's large physique. While the acclaimed actor didn't specify that his gym image was indeed due a return as Kingpin in the new Daredevil or otherwise, the comments on the post are full of users speculating that D'Onofrio is prepping himself
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