Daredevil: Born Again Showrunner Reveals Avengers Tie to Street-Level MCU Marvel Studios is expanding its street-level storytelling with the second season of Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+, which will deepen connections to the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe. The show, now canon to Netflix’s Defenders Saga, has already established ties to characters like Hawkeye and Spider-Man in its first season. Showrunner Dario Scardapane confirmed exclusively to MovieWeb that an Avengers character will play a pivotal role in the upcoming season, setting the stage for greater crossover potential beyond New York and Hell’s Kitchen. The second season is set to introduce new links to the wider MCU, including the return of Krysten Ritter’s Jessica Jones and the inclusion of Royce Johnson’s Detective Mahoney. While details about other potential MCU ties remain undisclosed, the show has already solidified its place within the larger universe. In Season 2, Episode 1, a nod to Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, was included. Scardapane explained that Matthew Lillard’s Mr. Charles, a new character, is connected to Val’s world, prompting the team to explore this link. Though Scardapane expressed a personal desire to involve Val in the story, he noted that such decisions are beyond his control. Executive producer Sana Amanat praised the “connective tissue” between the show and the MCU, emphasizing the importance of such crossovers for fans. The inclusion of Val, who serves as the CIA director in the MCU, adds a layer of complexity to the storyline. Her ties to Mr. Charles could escalate tensions in New York, especially with the Kingpin’s ongoing conflict.#daredevil_born_again #dario_scardapane #jessica_jones #julia_louis_dreyfus #valentina_allegra_de_fontaine
