Charlie Cox Discusses Iconic One-Shot Fight Scene in Original Series and What’s Ahead in ‘Daredevil: Born Again’

As a gamer who’s lived through countless hours of action-packed titles, I can confidently say that the fight scenes in Daredevil have always been among the best I’ve experienced, both on screen and in games. The unbroken “oners” are a testament to the dedication and technical skill that goes into creating these intense moments.


It’s been announced at New York Comic-Con that “Daredevil: Born Again” is set to premiere on Disney+ on March 4, 2025. This announcement comes after a year filled with whispers and postponements, as the initial concept for the show was discarded and completely reimagined from scratch.

Based on the apparent excitement shared by Charlie Cox and the entire cast, it appears that this decision was well-made. The upcoming series, titled “Daredevil: Born Again“, seems poised to deliver an authentic continuation of Matt Murdock’s storyline.

A significant factor behind Charlie Cox’s Daredevil series on Netflix gaining widespread popularity is the awe-inspiring fight sequences, such as the memorable hallway battle from Season 1 and the stairwell combat in Season 2. These action scenes, frequently called “oners,” are filmed to appear as one continuous take, enhancing their impact and authenticity.

At New York Comic Con, Charlie Cox discussed his involvement in the detailed action scenes with Steve Weintraub from Collider. He hinted that viewers might witness a challenging, single-take fight sequence in the upcoming series, “Daredevil: Born Again”.

Different kinds of single shots have been made so far, and we’ve successfully completed three of them that stand out. One noteworthy example can be found in Episode 2 of Season 1, which is indeed a singular take shot without any edits or cuts. We filmed it repeatedly until we achieved the desired perfection.

The camera moves around, films everything, and if anything doesn’t work, we do it again. It takes a lot of preparation. You have to dedicate at least a day or two days.

As a gamer, I’d say: In our action scenes, there’s this technique we call ‘Texas switching.’ It means that my stunt double and I are essentially swapping roles. When it’s time for him to perform dangerous or challenging stunts that I can’t handle, he steps in while the camera keeps rolling. And when the focus is on my face or close-ups, I’m back in action doing what I can do best. It’s like a seamless game of tag, but with much higher stakes!

However, you might not have caught it, but there’s a scene reminiscent of one from Season 3, Episode 4, set in the prison. In this particular moment, I’m kicking someone on the ground, and my foot is captured by the camera. Just as you might expect, someone pulls me away from behind, and the next foot that appears belongs to Chris, my stunt double. It’s quite an enjoyable scene, and the technical aspect of it is truly impressive.

In Season 2, we attempted a shot that wasn’t genuinely one continuous take. However, it was edited to appear as if it were a single, seamless shot. This is because the camera seems to keep moving fluidly, but occasionally, there are brief, black transitions between takes, like when the camera swipes across a jacket or a wall. This allows for the separate takes to be combined, giving the illusion of a single, uninterrupted shot.

Occasionally, there’s a bit more leeway, allowing for some rather exciting tasks. In the upcoming season, we’ve got an extended, really thrilling piece that I won’t specify which episode it is from.

Source: Collider

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2024-10-20 10:45