Jessica Henwick, who played Colleen Wing in Netflix's Iron Fist and The Defenders, wants another shot at the character in Daredevil: Born Again. The actor made the statement ahead of the Silo season 3 premiere, expressing interest in reprising her martial arts instructor role for the MCU's upcoming Disney+ series.
Henwick's comments come as Marvel Studios prepares to reboot the Daredevil franchise with Charlie Cox returning as Matt Murdock. The new series, set to release in 2025, will reintroduce the Netflix characters into the broader MCU continuity. Born Again aims to expand the Hell's Kitchen storyline with a larger budget and production scope than the original Netflix run.
Colleen Wing served as a central figure in Iron Fist's narrative arc, eventually becoming a key player in The Defenders crossover event. Henwick's portrayal earned fan appreciation despite the mixed reception of Iron Fist itself. Her character provided significant development beyond the show's main protagonist Danny Rand, establishing herself as a skilled fighter and mentor figure.
Marvel has not confirmed casting for Born Again beyond Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio, who reprises his role as Wilson Fisk. The studio remains tight-lipped about which legacy characters will appear in the reboot. Henwick's openness to return suggests appetite exists among original cast members to continue their roles within the MCU framework.
The recast could help bridge longtime Marvel television fans with the broader MCU audience. Born Again represents a significant shift in how Marvel approaches street-level storytelling, combining streaming with theatrical-quality production values. Henwick's potential involvement would signal confidence in the original Netflix performances while elevating the character for a new generation of viewers unfamiliar with the Netflix era.