BREAKING MOVIE/TV NEWS

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

David Slade Directing "Daredevil": The Man Without Fear"

According to reports David Slade ("Hard Candy") will direct a continuation of the 2003, 20th Century Fox feature "Daredevil", based on the Marvel Comics, blind superhero.

In that film 'Matt' (aka 'Daredvil') takes down the 'Kingpin', knowing in his heart that his lover 'Elektra' is still alive, while the villain 'Bullseye', in a full bodycast recovers in a hospital ward.

Debuting April 1, 1964 in the Marvel Comics series, "Daredevil", the character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and illustrator Bill Everett, with input from Marvel 'Bullpen' artist Jack "King" Kirby. Numerous artists contributed to the series including Gene Colan, Wally Wood and Frank Miller.

"...Living in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of New York City, Matt Murdock is blinded by a radioactive substance that falls from an oncoming vehicle. Yet while he no longer can see, the radioactive exposure heightens his remaining senses beyond normal human ability.

"His father, a boxer named 'Jack Murdock', supports him as he grows up, though he is later killed by gangsters after refusing to throw a fight. After donning a yellow and black, and later a dark red, costume, Matt seeks out revenge against his father's killers as the superhero Daredevil, fighting against his many enemies including Bullseye and the Kingpin.."

Daredevil's nickname is "The Man Without Fear".

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Daredevil"...