Following the universally pannedDaredevilmovie starringBen Affleck, “the man without fear” got a chance at cinematic redemption with Netflix’sDaredevil. Nowit’s Elektra’s turn. The sai-wielding assassin will befeatured in the second seasonof the pre-Defendersseries alongside another new addition, Frank Castle, a.k.a. The Punisher. While many Marvelites are excited for to see her slice and dice her way through Hell’s Kitchen, one who isn’t is her comic book creator,Frank Miller.
Answering fan questions during a Q&A at Brazil CCXP, Miller remarked (viaScreenCrush), “They can call it whatever you want, but it will not be the real Elektra.” He then added, “Yes, I’m her father.” However, he hasn’t even seen the first season ofDaredeviland what showrunnerStephen DeKnightwas able to do with Marvel’s first Netflix outing. Furthermore, when it comes to Miller – who featured the character in one of her first fully realized appearances in 1981’sDaredevil #168 –you either love him or hate him. I mean, we’re talking about the same guy whorefuses to watch any of the Batman moviesbecause they’re nothing like the “real” Batman. These latest statements might not earn him any more admirers.
Elodie YungsucceedsJennifer Garneras Elektra, who is described in the Netflix iteration as “a mysterious woman from Matt Murdock’s past whose dangerous and exotic ways may be more than he can handle.” Featured alongside her are the returningCharlie Cox,Deborah Ann Woll,Elden Henson, andRosario Dawson, as well asThe Walking Dead’sJon Bernthalas Punisher. Following the premiere ofJessica Jones, Season 2 ofDaredevilwill premiere sometime next year, in addition toLuke Cage. DeKnight will also replaced as showrunner byMarco RamirezandDoug Petrie, and perhaps they’ll be able to sway Miller’s mind.
