Born Once more’ Virtually Had an Echo/Punisher Teamup

The primary season of Daredevil: Born Again was partially constructed off the bones of an old version. One thought which didn’t survive the changeover? Apparently, a one-off episode targeted on the Punisher (Jon Bernthal) and Echo (Alaqua Cox).

In a latest interview with IGN, author Jesse Wigutow—who wrote two of season one’s 9 episodes—talked about a “bottle episode” that was deliberate that includes Frank and Maya that he’d have written. When this was being concepted “two, three years in the past,” the 2 antiheroes would’ve “shared an attention-grabbing night time collectively. Not romantically, however narratively, stated Wigutow. He conceded that it might resurface in Born Once more’s future, however known as its authentic improvement “crooked” and stated would possibly want a slight rework.

Whereas Echo’s a more recent MCU addition and solely had one run-in with Daredevil, her and Punisher hanging out may very well be enjoyable. The closest factor Born Once more needed to a one-off was its financial institution heist midway via the season, which appeared to be typically favored that season. If the present’s received the area for bottle episodes that may spotlight its supporting street heroes who don’t have the time or area for a full spinoff of their very own, this can be a good method to work inside the system.

As for Punisher, he’s received a solo special that’ll have him doing what he does finest. That’s due someday in 2026, presumably earlier than Daredevil: Born Once more returns for season two. And someday after that, we’ll get extra of Matt and whoever else in season three.

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