Daredevil's Elodie Yung Ponders Elektra's Reaction to Matt and Karen

The actress behind the Marvel character wonders how her former flame would feel about Matt Murdock's latest romance.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:37pm

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In a recent interview, Daredevil: Born Again star Charlie Cox discussed Matt Murdock's long-running relationship with Karen Page, describing her as his most important romantic interest. This prompted a playful reaction from Elodie Yung, the actress who portrayed Elektra Natchios in the Netflix series, who wondered how her character would feel about Matt's bond with Karen.

Why it matters

Matt Murdock's love life has been a central part of the Daredevil story, with his relationships with Karen, Elektra, She-Hulk, and others shaping his character. Yung's response sparks speculation about which Netflix-era characters may return in the upcoming Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again, and how they might react to the changes in Matt's personal life.

The details

In the podcast interview, Cox compared Matt and Karen's relationship to that of Peter Parker and MJ in the Spider-Man universe, stating that Karen is the most important romantic partner for Matt in the comics and the previous Daredevil TV series. Yung, who played Elektra opposite Cox's Daredevil, responded on Instagram by wondering how her character would react to this development, using devil emojis to convey Elektra's potential disapproval.

  • Daredevil: Born Again is set to premiere on Disney+ in 2023.

The players

Charlie Cox

The actor who portrays Matt Murdock/Daredevil in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the upcoming Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again.

Elodie Yung

The actress who played Elektra Natchios, Matt Murdock's former love interest, in the Netflix Daredevil series.

Karen Page

A main character in the Daredevil series, portrayed by Deborah Ann Woll, who has had a long-running romantic relationship with Matt Murdock.

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What they’re saying

“Karen and Matt have been playing 'Will they? Won't they? for 10 years. So to have us kind of...together, together.”

— Charlie Cox, Daredevil: Born Again Star

“I wonder how #Elektra would react to that...”

— Elodie Yung

What’s next

Fans will have to wait for the release of Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+ to see if Elektra or other characters from the Netflix series make an appearance and how they might respond to Matt's relationship with Karen.

The takeaway

The Daredevil franchise has always been defined by the complex web of Matt Murdock's relationships, and the anticipation around Daredevil: Born Again suggests these interpersonal dynamics will continue to be a central focus as the character transitions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.