Could Daredevil’s Charlie Cox Join the DC Universe? Here’s What He’s Said

by E-G January 20, 2025

Could Daredevil’s Charlie Cox potentially join the DC Universe? In a recent interview, Cox shared his thoughts on which comic character he’d like to play if given the opportunity. While he doesn’t express a strong desire to leave Marvel, he mentioned that taking on the iconic villain Joker would be a fun challenge. However, he acknowledges the brilliant performances of previous actors who portrayed the character. Cox’s co-star Vincent D’Onofrio also expressed his dream role in the DC Universe as Swamp Thing. As for other characters in the DC Universe, Cox has been fancast as Etrigan the Demon, Mister Miracle, and even Superman. Despite the speculation, with the Daredevil revival series on the horizon, it’s unlikely that Cox will be joining the freshly rebooted DC franchise anytime soon.

– Charlie Cox, who plays Daredevil in the Marvel Universe, has expressed interest in playing the Joker in the DC Universe but acknowledges the challenge of living up to past performances.
– Cox’s co-star Vincent D’Onofrio has also expressed a desire to join the DC Universe, with his dream role being Swamp Thing.
– While Cox has been fancast in various DC characters, it’s unlikely he will leave Daredevil as the franchise continues with the upcoming series “Born Again.”

Is Daredevil considering a move to the DC Universe? Charlie Cox, known for his role as Daredevil, recently shared his thoughts on which comic book character he would like to portray if given the opportunity to join the other side of the pond.

In the world of comic book adaptations, it is not uncommon for actors to switch franchises. Stars like Ben Affleck, Josh Brolin, and Isabela Merced have all made the leap from Marvel to DC. With the upcoming Daredevil revival series, fans have started to speculate if Cox would ever consider a transition to the DC Universe.

While Cox did not express significant interest in leaving Marvel for DC, he did reveal his ideas during a panel at Fan Expo San Francisco. According to a report from ComicBookMovie.com, the Daredevil star admitted that he would like to take on the role of the iconic villain Joker. However, Cox humbly acknowledged the challenge of living up to the performances of previous actors who portrayed the character.

Cox stated, “I wouldn’t want to take it on based on the actors you have in the past because they’re so brilliant, but I was thinking like, the Joker would be a lot of fun. If you could find a way to do something… You know, I mean, Heath Ledger for me nailed that part obviously. If you could find a new take on it in some way that would be cool.”

Interestingly, Cox is not the only Daredevil star who dreams of joining the DC Universe. His co-star Vincent D’Onofrio revealed a few months ago that his dream role would be to play Swamp Thing. If this were to happen, perhaps Cox could portray Patchwork Man, the iconic villain of Swamp Thing, thus creating an unexpected twist in their characters’ rivalry.

When it comes to other potential roles in the DC Universe, there is no shortage of fancasts for Cox. Fans have suggested him for characters such as Etrigan the Demon, Mister Miracle, and even Superman. However, considering Cox’s commitment to Daredevil and the upcoming revival series, it is unlikely that he will make the jump to DC’s freshly rebooted franchise.

Although fans may be intrigued by the possibility of Cox joining the DC Universe, it seems that he is content with his role as Daredevil for now. As for his dream DC character, Cox mentioned the Joker, but acknowledged the challenge of living up to previous portrayals. Fans will have to wait and see if any opportunities arise for Cox to explore the DC Universe. In the meantime, they can look forward to the release of “Daredevil: Born Again” on March 4, 2025, exclusively on Disney Plus.