Daredevil: Born Again Cameo Confirmed, Fan Theory Explains Watcher's Presence

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Fans have spotted a potential major cameo in the latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again, and Marvel's TV boss Brad Winderbaum has seemingly confirmed that the Watcher from What If...? made an appearance in season 2, episode 4. A fan theory suggests the Watcher's presence is related to Kingpin's past actions, as the last time he lost his wife Vanessa, he tore a hole through the multiverse in search of another version of her.

Why it matters

The Watcher's appearance in Daredevil: Born Again is significant as he is an omniscient character who concerns himself with the branching timelines of the multiverse. His presence in the show could be a hint at larger implications for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, particularly in relation to Kingpin's past actions and his obsession with finding another version of his wife.

The details

In the latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again, a scene featuring a broken window and fluorescent lights in Fogwell's Gym was spotted by fans to resemble the appearance of the Watcher, the character voiced by Jeffrey Wright in the What If...? animated series. Shortly after, Marvel's TV boss Brad Winderbaum posted a screenshot of the scene on Instagram, captioning it 'Always watching...' which seems to confirm the Watcher's cameo.

• The Watcher's appearance occurs in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Episode 4.
• In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, an animated version of Kingpin lost his wife and son after they witnessed one of his battles with Spider-Man.

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What’s next

Fans will have to wait until the next episode of Daredevil: Born Again to see how the Watcher's presence and Vanessa's fate are further explored in the series.