David Tennant, known for his roles in Doctor Who and Good Omens, is teasing a potential return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as the villain Kilgrave in the upcoming Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again. Tennant’s iconic portrayal of the mind-controlling Kilgrave in Marvel’s Jessica Jones has left a lasting impact on fans.
In a recent interview on the BAFTAs red carpet, Tennant expressed enthusiasm about revisiting the character, stating, “I’d love to do Kilgrave again, yeah, Kilgrave would be great. Yeah, that would be good, wouldn’t it?” Despite Kilgrave’s dramatic demise in Jessica Jones, Tennant playfully added, “He did very much get his neck broken, he was very dead! But never say never in the Marvel Universe.”
Marvel Studios, under Kevin Feige’s leadership, is exploring the Multiverse in Phase Five of the MCU, providing opportunities for characters from alternate universes to make a return.
Tennant’s Kilgrave could find a new lease of life in this narrative landscape, especially with the need for strong villains in the MCU following the departure of Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror.
The upcoming Daredevil: Born Again, part of Marvel’s street-level storyline, sets the stage for the return of Vincent D’Onofrio’s Wilson Fisk/Kingpin from the Netflix Marvel series Daredevil. Tennant’s Kilgrave, known for his chilling performance and mind-bending abilities, would add depth to Marvel’s roster of antagonists.
As the MCU continues to unfold its multiversal narrative, fans eagerly anticipate surprises and character comebacks. While Kilgrave’s resurrection may seem improbable, the ever-expanding Marvel Universe keeps the door open for unexpected twists. Will Kilgrave’s mind games once again captivate audiences in the MCU? Only time will tell, and Marvel enthusiasts are ready for the suspenseful ride.
