Since the premiere of Daredevil season 2, we’ve been eagerly awaiting word about a third season renewal. While there haven’t been any announcements about Daredevil’s future, Marvel TV and Netflix have locked up the second season’s creative team to take over The Defenders.
Marvel.com had the official announcement that Douglas Petrie and Marco Ramirez will be the showrunners of The Defenders. Petrie and Ramirez served as the showrunners of Daredevil season 2. What this means is that The Defenders will likely begin filming before any potential third season of Daredevil. And it may also mean that Daredevil will need new showrunners, or else it will go on hiatus until after The Defenders has been finished. Potentially, that would push Daredevil season 3 to late 2017 or early 2018. At the moment, Netflix is expected to premiere Iron Fist and The Defenders in 2017, and it’s not clear when Jessica Jones season 2 will arrive.
Drew Goddard will also be joining The Defenders as an executive producer. Goddard developed Daredevil for Netflix as the first showrunner before he departed to direct the Sinister Six film for Sony that ultimately fell apart. Steven DeKnight took over from Goddard as the showrunner of Daredevil season 1.
Related: Watch Daredevil Season 2’s Most Talked About Fight Scene
In a statement, Marvel’s Head of TV, Jeph Loeb said “We’re incredibly excited to be able to bring our four street level heroes together in an epic tale woven by Doug and Marco whose work on Marvel’s Daredevil speaks for itself. They write and produce not only great action and adventure but also the heart and touch of humor that makes us Marvel. With the inclusion of Drew Goddard, we’ve got a team that’s as formidable as the Defenders themselves.”
The Defenders will unite the stars of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist as a makeshift superhero team in the mold of The Avengers. Initially, it was expected that The Defenders miniseries would only be eight episodes long, but it is unclear if that is still the plan.
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Daredevil Season 2 Photo Gallery
Daredevil Season 2 Gallery
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Daredevil, the Punisher, and Elektra
Meet the major players of the new season of Daredevil!
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Enter The Hand!
As you can see, Daredevil has a bit of a ninja problem this season.
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The Devil in Chains
Daredevil also has a Punisher problem!
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Elektra revealed
She was hinted at in the first season of Daredevil, and now Elektra is here!
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The Punisher victorious
It looks like Daredevil came out on the losing end of this fight...
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Into the Sewers
Who wants to bet that a dozen ninjas aren't waiting for Daredevil in the depths below?
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A Dark Cloud
Some ominous imagery from the new season of Daredevil.
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Daredevil Season 2
Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil.
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The Devil Comes Out To Play
A rare daylight image of Charlie Cox as Daredevil/Matt Murdock
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Enter: Elektra!
Élodie Yung as Elektra Natchios.
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Enter: The Punisher!
Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle a.k.a. The Punisher.
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Who died?
Matt (Charlie Cox), Karen (Deborah Ann Woll), and Foggy (Elden Henson) appear to be mourning someone they know.
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Matt and Karen play pool
Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) and Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll) get closer in Daredevil season 2.
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Daredevil vs. The Punisher
Things don't look so hot for Daredevil, as the Punisher has the upper hand in an early encounter.
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