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reading and interpreting the first scripts with a clean new vision. The entire team's approach was to build an authentic New York with believable characters. Of course, we would need to address the past series and the Daredevil comic, but initially, our intention was to bring Daredevil into the present in a new, grounded way. Create a relatable drama with conflict based in reality. The superhero aspect was secondary. The series needed to feel as nuanced and as cinematic as possible with high production value. As things progressed and I was guided in the Marvel way, it became clear that knowing the history of these characters and the loyal fan base was crucial in fully realizing this world. Undercurrent NYC would be an important character, and for Marvel, shooting this on location was thankfully a priority. Many of the interiors would need to be stage sets, but the production wanted to capture the energy and scope of NYC, which is only achieved by shooting on the actual streets instead of a backlot. New York is a city of contrasts. We wanted to reference New York, which Matt would remember from before he became blind, as a pre-gentrification city. At the same time, in reality, and the script, revitalization has taken its hold over Hell's Kitchen and much of the city. Simultaneously, the more sinister undercurrent can be felt just below the surface. This version B. DAREDEVIL IN THE UNDERWORLD. B