Krysten Ritter Joins ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2, Reprising Jessica Jones

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Jessica Jones is back.

Actress Krysten Ritter will once again take on the character she played, a former superhero now turned private investigator, by joining the cast for the second season of Marvel’s “Daredevil: Reborn,” as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

In the middle of the 2010s, Ritter played the role of Jones in a popular Netflix series that bore her name. This series and Ritter’s performance received much praise and recognition, including awards, and is often cited as a notable achievement during the period when Marvel was producing television shows on Netflix.

During the segment dedicated to Marvel at Disney’s presentation to advertisers on Tuesday, it was announced who had been cast.

Marvel’s showcase additionally unveiled a sneak peek of “Wonder Man,” a unique perspective on the film industry, featuring actors Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley in the lead roles.

Introducing Ritter, who shared the spotlight with “Daredevil’s” Charlie Cox, adds momentum to the upcoming “Born Again” project, which unifies characters and cast members from the Netflix-era Marvel series (previously not under Marvel Studios control) into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The series “Born Again” has consistently done well on Disney+, as indicated by a boost in viewership during its season finale. Moreover, it appears that the streaming of its Netflix seasons is now exclusive to Disney+, and this move seems to have given an additional boost to those seasons as well.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter before the presentation, Brad Winderbaum, Marvel’s head of TV and animation, pointed out that people were viewing it as season four, not the first season. Winderbaum, a long-time Marvel employee who assumed his role in 2021, recently extended his contract, demonstrating Marvel’s faith in his leadership skills to guide the television division.

Winderbaum observed that the response from spectators has been profound, ranging from discussions to videos to fan-created artwork. He stated, “This has boosted our conviction to produce the series on an annual basis in the future.

Regarding further appearances, the executive chose not to reveal if actors such as Mike Colter (Luke Cage) or Finn Jones (Iron Fist), who became popular during Netflix’s era, might show up again in the upcoming seasons.

He diverted the conversation by saying, “It’s more about taking our time and crafting a compelling narrative,” rather than just focusing on character interactions. “The ‘why’ is crucial. Sometimes we’ve nailed it, sometimes we’ve been too hasty. The story itself should guide us.

The second season of “Daredevil: Born Again” continues the story following the dramatic ending of the first, where crime boss Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) took control ruthlessly, forcing Matt Murdock (Cox) to hide and contact his allies to counter Fisk’s criminal empire and anti-vigilante squad. Jones is among the group of individuals who will join these efforts.

Marvel has been revising its approach on television, and Daredevil embodies this new strategy. Previously, the company created a big impact with a series of limited shows starring actors who had mostly appeared in their high-budget blockbuster films. These shows were handled differently, skipping the usual TV production process, not even producing pilot episodes. Additionally, there was an abundance of titles released, which made it challenging for viewers to follow along. However, during Daredevil’s production, Marvel shifted towards a more traditional development approach.

2023 marks a transitional phase for us, as we introduce fresh content like “Daredevil” and prepare to debut two other series – “Ironheart”, a six-episode series produced by Ryan Coogler that premieres June 24th, and “Wonder Man”, consisting of eight 30-minute episodes. These shows have been produced prior to our transition, and we will cautiously observe if they warrant another season.

Marvel is planning to create and concentrate on series structured around “seasons,” aiming to produce one or two live-action shows annually and two animated shows each year. In several instances, these shows may not feature the main cast members of the Avengers.

Creating shows featuring prominent stars has made it difficult to produce second seasons, as profit margins in TV are slim,” Winderbaum explained. “However, this doesn’t mean we won’t see big names like the Avengers in future productions. They might not be the main characters of the show, but they could still make guest appearances.

Maintaining individuality while also linking to the broader Marvel Universe is a challenging tightrope act. Certain shows faltered due to being overly connected, creating a sense of obligation or studying instead of enjoyment when watching.

Winderbaum acknowledged that each show can stand alone, but he emphasized that if they’re not connected, it weakens what makes the Marvel Cinematic Universe unique.

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2025-05-14 00:24