Marvel fans, get ready to welcome a fresh face to the highly-anticipated Disney+ series, “Daredevil: Born Again.” Genneya Walton, known for her roles in “Candy Cane Lane” and “Never Have I Ever,” is joining the cast in an undisclosed role.

While specifics about Walton’s character remain shrouded in mystery, sources hint at her portrayal of a young journalist with ties to the original series. This addition injects intrigue into the storyline, promising new dynamics for our beloved characters.

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“Daredevil: Born Again” has undergone a transformative journey, experiencing a brief pause in production mid-June due to a writers’ strike. Marvel Studios seized this opportunity for a creative overhaul, ensuring a fresh and compelling narrative. The series follows Charlie Cox’s return as Matt Murdock, the blind attorney donning the vigilante mantle of Daredevil. Fans will also rejoice at the return of Vincent D’Onofrio as the menacing Wilson Fisk, alias Kingpin, and Jon Bernthal’s reprisal of the Punisher.

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Dario Scardapane steps in as the new showrunner, bringing his expertise from “The Punisher” series. Alongside Cox, D’Onofrio, and Bernthal, the ensemble cast features Margarita Levieva, Arty Froushan, Sandrine Holt, Michael Gandolfini, Nikki M. James, and Wilson Bethel, set to reprise his role as Benjamin Poindexter, aka Bullseye.

Walton’s recent work underscores her versatility and talent. From her impactful stint in “Never Have I Ever” to her role in the heartwarming Christmas movie “Candy Cane Lane,” opposite Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross, she continues to captivate audiences with her performances. Notably, she also led the cast of the Storm Reid-produced feature film “Darby and the Dead” and featured in the Kenya Barris/Rashida Jones Netflix comedy “#BlackAf” as well as “MC2” on Netflix.

With each new addition and development, “Daredevil: Born Again” promises to be a thrilling journey into the gritty world of Hell’s Kitchen. As anticipation builds, fans eagerly await the unveiling of Walton’s character and the twists and turns that lie ahead in this epic Marvel saga.