It might just be about time forDaredevilto give us Kingpin in his full crime boss glory. Netflix has confirmed thatVincent D’Onofriois set to return as Wilson Fisk for Season 3 of the Netflix superhero series, and judging bywhere the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen ended upinThe Defenders, it looks like Fisk might be about to come in swinging harder than ever – and as we saw in his Season 2 prison beat down, he swings pretty hard.
D’Onofrio’s return also comes with the news thatErik Olesonwill take the reigns as showrunner for the third season.Drew Goddardwas originally set to serve as showrunner for Daredevil’s first season, but ultimately stepped down to pursue film project (while remaining heavily involved as a series consultant).Steven S. DeKnightstepped in to showrun Season 1, and when he stepped down, writersDoug PetrieandMarco Ramirezwere recruited for Season 2. Petrie and Ramirez went on to showrun the Netflix Marvel-verse team upThe Defenders.
Oleson has earned his superhero stripes as a writer and producer on The CW’sArrowfrom 2014-2015. He’s also written and produced for Amazon’sThe Man in the High Castleand Michael Green’s short-lived and woefully forgottenKings.
“Vincent is an exceptional actor who returns with the incredible gravitas he brings to Fisk,” says executive producer and Marvel TV bossJeph Loeb, adding, “We’re very excited howMarvel’s Daredevildevelops through the creative lens and guidance of our new showrunner, Erik Oleson.”
D’Onofrio joins returning castmembersCharlie Cox(Matt Murdock/Daredevil),Deborah Ann Woll(Karen Page), andElden Henson(Foggy Nelson), who all popped up inThe Defenders. Fisk sat the big team-up out, withSigourney Weaver stepping in as the big bad doing battle against Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist.DaredevilSeason 3 is EP’d by Oleson, Loeb, Goddard andJim Chory. The release date is still TBD, but Netflix has Season 3 slated for 2018.
