Warning: This article contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again.
Wilson Fisk's secret son has already been introduced to the Kingpin's return as Mayor of New York in Daredevil: Born Again. Wilson Fisk's new political aspirations aren't Born Again's only focus, however, as his personal and family life is also under intense scrutiny.
Wilson Fisk's MCU history could finally be explored.
Michael Gandolfini’s Daniel Blake Is Wilson Fisk’s Son In Born Again According To A Major Marvel Theory
Daniel Blake Works For Wilson Fisk In Daredevil: Born Again
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One of the most popular theories concerning Daredevil: Born Again that has persisted since The Many Saints of Newark star Michael Gandolfini was cast in the revival series is that Gandolfini's character, Daniel Blake, is actually Wilson Fisk's son. There are huge periods of Wilson Fisk's history that have never been explored in live-action, which means he could easily have a secret son in his 20s. Gandolfini and D'Onofrio share physical characteristics that could this theory, and Daniel Blake's apparent obsession with Kingpin reinforces it even further.
It's very possible that Daniel Blake could be the MCU's version of Richard Fisk or even Byron "Butch" Pharris from Marvel Comics, Fisk's children who each also had villainous careers, following in their father's footsteps. Michael Gandolfini's Daniel Blake certainly isn't on a heroic path, as he has shown his iration for Kingpin's no-nonsense attitude and aggressive problem-solving methods. A new theory makes this idea even more poignant, however, as Wilson Fisk's secret son could have been introduced far sooner had one dramatic Daredevil death not occurred.
Wesley May Have Known About Daniel Blake Before Daredevil Season 1
Toby Leonard Moore Played James Wesley In Daredevil Season 1
The idea of Michael Gandolfini's Daniel Blake being Wilson Fisk's son has become a very popular one, but this is given a darker twist in a new theory shared by Reddit highdefrex. This theory suggests that James Wesley, Kingpin's right-hand man and best friend in Daredevil season 1, may have known about Daniel Blake's existence, perhaps if Blake's unknown mother had been attempting to reach out. Whether wanting to protect Daniel or Fisk himself, the theory suggests that Wesley covered up the kid's existence and kept it hidden from Fisk.
Wesley seemingly knew more about Wilson Fisk's life and history than anyone else, so it's easy to imagine him being aware of a secret child and keeping this information hidden from his employer. Wesley was always fervently loyal to Wilson Fisk, but also loyal to Fisk's grander plans, which the arrival of a child would have seriously disrupted. This would have certainly prompted Wesley to cover up Daniel Blake's existence, meaning this would have become a secret that died with Wesley when he was killed by Karen Page in Daredevil season 1.
Introducing Wilson Fisk’s Son Would Change Kingpin’s New MCU Story
Wilson Fisk's Family Is Pivotal To His Development In Marvel Comics
Wilson Fisk has two children in Marvel Comics, Richard Fisk and Byron "Butch" Pharris, and the introduction of either to the MCU would be game-changing for Kingpin's ever-developing storyline. Currently, Fisk feels completely alone in his plans to takeover New York and exact his own ideals on the vigilantes of the city. The arrival of a son may give him new purpose, however, spurring him on to make his schemes even bigger and more terrifying to ensure he leaves behind a formidable legacy for his child. This would make Daniel Blake one of Born Again's most important characters.
Who Shot Kingpin Before Daredevil: Born Again & Why It Didn't Kill Him
Before Daredevil: Born Again, Wilson Fisk's Kingpin was shot point blank in the face in a previous MCU project (though he surprisingly survived).
Originally depicted as a villain, the Rose, Richard Fisk went on to become a Punisher-like vigilante known as Blood Rose, though he also did a brief stint operating with the Kingpin mantle during his father's absence. Butch Pharris also became the Kingpin in Marvel Comics, and much more recently, so it's very possible that Daredevil: Born Again could have introduced a character being set up to usurp Wilson Fisk's throne and assume his moniker. This would create new conflict for Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin, and it would be amazing to see this revelation come to light.
Daredevil: Born Again
- Release Date
- March 4, 2025
- Showrunner
- Chris Ord
- Directors
- Michael Cuesta, Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson, Jeffrey Nachmanoff
- Writers
- Chris Ord
- Franchise(s)
- Daredevil, Marvel Cinematic Universe
Cast
Matt Murdock / Daredevil
Wilson Fisk / Kingpin
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