Krysten Ritter Teases Her ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Return as Jessica Jones

Earlier this year, Marvel fans got the news that they had been waiting for when Krysten Ritter announced that she would be returning as Jessica Jones for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.

“It’s so great to be back, returning to Jessica after three seasons and ‘The Defenders’ and now joining the MCU,” Ritter said at the Disney upfronts. “I’m so excited to bring back this iconic character, and without giving too much away, there is much more in store for Jessica Jones. This is going to be an incredible season!”

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How Ritter’s Return Came to Be

Just a few short years ago, it seemed that Ritter’s time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) had come to an end.

When Marvel initially set out to make Daredevil: Born Again, the plan was to divest the series from the original Netflix Daredevil show. While Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio would reprise their roles as Daredevil and Kingpin, Marvel Studios wanted to put their own spin on the characters and take the show in a different direction.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, however, Kevin Feige and his team watched the filmed episodes of Born Again and realized that it wasn’t working.

Eventually, the choice was made to overhaul the series and tie Born Again back into the original Daredevil. This decision not only meant that the new series would have a darker, grittier tone, but it also led Marvel to deem the entire Defenders Saga as canon.

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Suddenly, the door was open for Ritter to return.

“It Feels Big”

In a recent interview with ScreenRant, Ritter was asked about suiting up as Jones again. Based on the actress’s comments, fans have every reason to be excited.

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“I am very thrilled to be back in Jessica’s boots. There’s more story for her and it’s really exciting,” she said.

“Oh, it’s gritty. It feels big too. The crew’s amazing. I’ve had an amazing experience. I can’t say anything, but I love being with Charlie [Cox]. It was as if no time had passed. Like, my first day, I was looking around like we’re back.”

Season 1 of Daredevil: Born Again ended with Matt Murdock returning to Hell’s Kitchen and declaring that he needs an army.

Based on what we know, it looks like Jessica Jones will be among the ranks.