Clark Johnson To Direct And Star In Disney+ Series ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
Clark Johnson
Clark Johnson, known for his roles in "Evil" and "Bosch," is joining the cast of the highly anticipated Disney+ series "Daredevil: Born Again." In addition to his acting role, Johnson will also be directing two episodes of the show. While details about his character are being kept secret, sources suggest he will be playing a character named Cherry. Marvel has chosen not to comment on this speculation.
The upcoming installment, written and executive produced by Matt Corman and Chris Ord, will bring back Charlie Cox as the titular character, Daredevil. Cox will reprise his role as Matt Murdock, a lawyer by day and a crimefighter by night. Another familiar face returning to the series is Vincent D'Onofrio, who will once again portray the formidable mob boss Wilson Fisk, also known as Kingpin.
The talented cast of the show also includes Margarita Levieva, Arty Froushan, Sandrine Holt, Michael Gandolfini, and Nikki M. James. Fans will be delighted to hear that Jon Bernthal will be reprising his role as Punisher.
Clark Johnson's involvement in "Daredevil: Born Again" adds to his already impressive filmmaking career. He has directed numerous film and TV projects, including the Emmy-nominated pilot episode of "The Shield." Recently, he directed episodes for acclaimed shows such as "Your Honor" and "City on a Hill" for Showtime, as well as "Love & Death" for HBO Max and "Mayor of Kingstown" for Paramount+. Johnson has also directed episodes for popular series like "Homeland," "Law & Order," "The Get Down," "Luke Cage," "The Good Fight," and "The Wire," among others.
On the film side, Johnson has directed notable movies such as "Percy V. Goliath" starring Christopher Walken and Christina Ricci, "Juanita" starring Alfre Woodard, "S.W.A.T." starring Samuel L. Jackson and Colin Farrell, and "The Sentinel" starring Michael Douglas and Kiefer Sutherland.
Beyond his directing career, Johnson has made a name for himself as an actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Gus Haynes, the daring news editor in the HBO series "The Wire." His other notable roles include Senator Robert Bettencourt in the Amazon series "Alpha House" and Detective Meldrick Lewis in NBC's "Homicide: Life on the Street." Most recently, he had a recurring role as Father Amara in the Paramount+ series "Evil."
Johnson is represented by UTA and Circle of Confusion, further highlighting his talent and industry recognition.
Fans of the "Daredevil" series and enthusiasts of Clark Johnson's work have much to look forward to with the upcoming "Daredevil: Born Again" series on Disney+. With the return of beloved characters and the addition of Johnson's directorial touch, the show is poised to captivate audiences once again.
