Born Once more’ Nearly Had an Echo/Punisher Teamup

The primary season of Daredevil: Born Again was partially constructed off the bones of an old version. One concept which didn’t survive the changeover? Apparently, a one-off episode centered 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 fascinating night time collectively. Not romantically, however narratively, mentioned Wigutow. He conceded that it might resurface in Born Once more’s future, however known as its unique improvement “crooked” and mentioned 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 by the season, which gave the impression to be typically favored that season. If the present’s acquired the house for bottle episodes that may spotlight its supporting street heroes who don’t have the time or house for a full spinoff of their very own, this can be a good technique to work inside the system.

As for Punisher, he’s acquired 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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