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By August Tales

Daredevil: Born Again – A Revamp Ridden with Rumors

Fans are eagerly awaiting the new project from MCU, “Daredevil: Born Again”. Sure, we’ve already seen Matt Murdock strut his stuff, but this standalone series promises the return of familiar faces from Netflix’s ‘Defenders’ saga. However, the journey of “Born Again” to this point has been one full of bumps and hiccups.

Originally, the creators intended it to be a slight remodel of the Netflix series. This vision soon morphed, and certain key characters were dropped or replaced. However, after executives took a hard look at the early footage, they called for a complete reboot.

A Return to Familiar Ground

“Daredevil: Born Again” became less about reinventing the wheel and more about continuing down the same road. The original cast was brought back, including Karen Page, Foggy Nelson and Charlie Cox, who had been candid about the initial plans for the series. Rumors about the potential off-screen deaths of Karen and Foggy flared up among fans. It wasn’t until the rework was finalized that these characters were confirmed to be returning.

With the addition of new scenes and storylines, production resumed this year. Fans were elated to get glimpses of Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson on set. Meanwhile, conjectures circulated that one of the two characters might not survive the new version either.

Leaked Scenes Stir Speculation

Several leaks from the set stoked the fire of speculation, especially with some parts of the production taking place outdoors. From glimpses of a new Daredevil suit to the return of Punisher and Bullseye, the leaks hinted at a lot. Most intriguingly, though, a potential scene showing Foggy’s death was revealed.

Recent footage leaked on X showed Bullseye armed and dangerous. An incensed Daredevil is shown, quickly followed by a shot of Karen standing over a prone Foggy. The implication of these images had fans debating whether Foggy might actually meet his end.

Fans Voice Their Theories

As soon as leaks hit the web, fans started forming theories. “I’ll believe when I see it on the series. Very skeptical,” tweeted Kim (@skmetalle). Max Oosterhouse (@maxoosta) chimed in saying, “They’ve stated they filmed multiple different things to throw us off. Time will tell.” Others hoped for a less drastic outcome. “He could just be hurt. I hope at least one of his friends lives but pray Foggy makes it,” voiced Andy (@olandykenobi1).

Jonathan mcintosh (@Jonathanmc8081) speculated about a dream sequence, while another Twitter user, DMW (@q9COr4JiMpZRfCf), came up with a theory where Foggy takes a bullet for Karen and supposedly dies, but is actually hiding out at the end.

We’re potentially looking at a rumble of theories until March 2025, when we finally get to see the finished product. Until then, fans are encouraged to join the speculation and share their own theories in the comments below!