Daredevil Rosario Dawson Joins the Cast as Night Nurse

[seahammer]

I think Misty Knight fits better than any of the other possibilities.

It explains why they would be somewhat secretive about her role, since she'd appear in all four shows and could possibly serve as the bridge between not only the four Netflix shows, but to the broader MCU as well. Think bionic arm supplied by Stark Industries. After all, she has much more history with Iron Fist (especially) and Luke Cage than Daredevil.

Warning... fan-fic ensues.

Misty Knight's an honest policewoman in a city where the Kingpin has his hooks into the majority of the police force via bribes, blackmail, intimidation and sexual favors. To this end, Ms. Knight supplies young, idealistic defense attorney Matt Murdock information about the framing of certain clients that he is representing. Information that would go against the city's prosecution, and therefore against the Kingpin's interests.

When this starts to become a problem, the corrupt cops are tasked with learning the identity of the leak, and fixing the problem forever. A scenario involving a burning ammunition factory is orchestrated, and Misty goes in alone.

She's not killed, but loses an arm. Murdock reaches out to an old acquaintance of his, namely one Mr. World Famous Armored Avenger. I'm not hoping for a cameo, but even a voice actor playing Tony Stark on the other side of a telephone line would more suffice. Tony says that he'll do what he can and will have his people get in touch with Matt.

Misty's now recovering, getting used to her robotic arm, but she's also disillusioned with the police force. She knows that she was set up, but cannot prove it, and thus feels like she has no choice other than to quit the force.

That would end her involvement in the Daredevil show, but her journey would continue into the Jessica Jones, Iron Fist and Luke Cage shows. By the time the Defenders rolls along, she's a full fledged superhero, joining forces with Daredevil, Cage, Iron Fist and Jessica Jones to take down Kingpin's most fiendish scheme yet, thus bringing things a full circle.

I'd be more than okay with something along these lines.

 

[Majik1387]

Okay, maybe not strong, but circumstantial.

Besides, there's a history of original characters in the MCU. Who's to say that there won't be any in the Netflix shows?

I don't see anymore circumstantial evidence that she's an original character over a comic character and vice versa.

 

[Gr0oT]

I hope the theory that she is an original character is unfounded.
It would seem like such a waste not to put the incredibly personable and beautiful actress in an established role.

 

[Joeyjojo72]

Not terribly familiar with Misty Knight but after reading up on her I think it could definitely work. She certainly fits in with all the different street level characters.

 

[Dasher10]

I don't think it'll by Misty Knight since she's most likely to appear in Iron Fist. Echo is far more tied to Daredevil as an enemy, then as an ally. Plus, she was the first Ronin.

 

[Hypestyle]

...I hope that she wears some cute outfits. The wardrobe designer had better step it up!

 

[Dasher10]

According to i09, she's playing Claire T. Sounds like an original character. I was hoping for Echo.

 

[Dr. Evil]

It would be a waste of an actress if she didn't suit up in the MCU.

CBM is speculating she might be Claire Temple, the ex-wife of Bill Foster and love interest to Luke Cage.

http://marvel.wikia.com/Claire_Temple_(Earth-616)

It would still be a waste of her talent.

 

[Majik1387]

Why would she play Claire in a Daredevil show?

 

[Joeyjojo72]

Whoever she is, I want Rosario on the big screen with the other MCUers at some point. Tigra comes to mind. They could keep her mostly human-looking for the show and then she goes full tiger in a future film. just spitballing (and fantasizing). ill stop now.

 

[Majik1387]

Ugh, no thanks to her as Tigra.

 

[Dr. Evil]

According to i09, she's playing Claire T. Sounds like an original character. I was hoping for Echo.

It has to be a red herring of some sort.

 

[Dasher10]

It has to be a red herring of some sort.

Maya Lopez as a character IS a spoiler since she'd be playing two characters. One would be Echo who's hired to kill Daredevil, the other would be Ronin who's helping him. She'd effectively have to play a character who only communicates in sign language in one persona and then the other communicates entirely through her actions without saying anything period. So playing two separate personas, neither of whom speak is hard and you'd need to find somebody who could actually pull it off.

More importantly, whoever is playing Maya has to be investigating everyone to know the whole truth and needs to play one person with two identities who's working both sides but with the same agenda.

Hence why I think you're right about it being a red herring. Casting Rosario Dawson but then not putting her in a role that makes the best use of her talents is a waste. Plus, she's also an Avenger and I get the feeling that Marvel wants as many of them present for Avengers 3 since Infinity Gauntlet is a HUGE storyline.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Maya Lopez as a character IS a spoiler since she'd be playing two characters. One would be Echo who's hired to kill Daredevil, the other would be Ronin who's helping him. She'd effectively have to play a character who only communicates in sign language in one persona and then the other communicates entirely through her actions without saying anything period. So playing two separate personas, neither of whom speak is hard and you'd need to find somebody who could actually pull it off.

More importantly, whoever is playing Maya has to be investigating everyone to know the whole truth and needs to play one person with two identities who's working both sides but with the same agenda.

Hence why I think you're right about it being a red herring. Casting Rosario Dawson but then not putting her in a role that makes the best use of her talents is a waste. Plus, she's also an Avenger and I get the feeling that Marvel wants as many of them present for Avengers 3 since Infinity Gauntlet is a HUGE storyline.

Plus, if there's ever an Avengers/Guardians crossover (which there will be) men all over the world will be thrilled at the sight of Zoe Saldana and Rosario Dawson in the same movie, provided they share screentime.

 

[Dasher10]

Plus, if there's ever an Avengers/Guardians crossover (which there will be) men all over the world will be thrilled at the sight of Zoe Saldana and Rosario Dawson in the same movie, provided they share screentime.

I'm already pumped for it. The only buzzkill I could get is if she's actually Claire Temple and not Maya Lopez since that would be wasting a great actress who could play a great character on a minor supporting role.

We're talking a nurse vs. a hero who dual wields swords. I'll still tune in since it's Daredevil but part of me will be kind of upset that I'm not seeing Echo in a Marvel project.

 

[Dr. Evil]

I'm already pumped for it. The only buzzkill I could get is if she's actually Claire Temple and not Maya Lopez since that would be wasting a great actress who could play a great character on a minor supporting role.

We're talking a nurse vs. a hero who dual wields swords. I'll still tune in since it's Daredevil but part of me will be kind of upset that I'm not seeing Echo in a Marvel project.

This. I think I'd want a lesser known actress to play Claire Temple or Milla Donovan or Kirsten McDuffie. An actress of her talents and fame should not play a character who would only be relegated to the small screen. Besides, joining the big screen MCU would give her career a boost since it's stagnant right now. Looking at her filmography, her two highest grossing films are Men in Black II and Eagle Eye, followed by Sin City. However, her last several films have flopped in the box office and she's had a few others headed straight to DVD. Typhoid Mary would be a waste of her talents as well.

Some are predicting Misty Knight or Elektra. Unless the plan is to make the MCU version of both as Avengers (which could happen) I don't see it. At least all four members of the Defenders have been Avengers in the comics.

 

[Dasher10]

This. I think I'd want a lesser known actress to play Claire Temple or Milla Donovan or Kirsten McDuffie. An actress of her talents should not play a character who would only be relegated to the small screen. Besides, joining the big screen MCU would give her career a boost since it's stagnant right now. Looking at her filmography, her two highest grossing films are Men in Black II and Eagle Eye, followed by Sin City. However, her last several films have flopped in the box office and she's had a few others headed straight to DVD. Typhoid Mary would be a waste of her talents as well.

Some are predicting Misty Knight or Elektra. Unless the plan is to make the MCU version of both as Avengers (which could happen) I don't see it. At least all four members of the Defenders have been Avengers in the comics.

I also feel like she's too dark for Elektra just as I feel that Katee Sackhoff is too light.

Genesis Rodriguez has the right complexion to be Elektra and she has a working relationship with Disney due to Big Hero 6. I'm still hoping it's her.

And I also feel that Rosario is too light for Misty Knight. I'd find somebody darker. Rosario should be Echo or if Marvel really wants to deprive us of Maya, she could be White Tiger.

As far as Typhoid, that's possible since Typhoid doesn't have any particular heritage that's integral to her character but it's still casting Rosario Dawson to play a villain which would be a massive waste of money on a character who could theoretically get a lot more screen time. If Echo is introduced, she'll have her own subplots to solver her father's murder which will give her more screentime than Elektra or Karen Page since she'll be the de facto female lead. Plus, she'll be a strong female character who won't be a love interest while Elektra is caught in a love triangle with Matt and Karen. Plus, Elektra dies at the end of Season 1 and never goes on to join the Avengers. Echo doesn't have that problem.

I still hope that she's Echo.

 

[Dr. Evil]

I also feel like she's too dark for Elektra just as I feel that Katee Sackhoff is too light.

Genesis Rodriguez has the right complexion to be Elektra and she has a working relationship with Disney due to Big Hero 6. I'm still hoping it's her.

And I also feel that Rosario is too light for Misty Knight. I'd find somebody darker. Rosario should be Echo or if Marvel really wants to deprive us of Maya, she could be White Tiger.

I still hope that she's Echo.

If she's Angela Del Toro, that might prevent her from showing up in the movies, again wasting her talent unless they make her an MCU Avenger.

I want to see whoever Rosario plays to show up in the movies. She needs that career boost. She's too big of an actress (despite the lack of blockbuster success) to not appear in the movies.

 

[Dasher10]

If she's Angela Del Toro, that might prevent her from showing up in the movies, again wasting her talent unless they make her an MCU Avenger.

I want to see whoever Rosario plays to show up in the movies. She needs that career boost. She's too big of an actress (despite the lack of blockbuster success) to not appear in the movies.

Hence why I'm hoping for Echo since she's the only female Daredevil character who's also been an Avenger for a good long time.

 

[Hunter Rider]

I like Rosario, I wonder if her new hairstyle is a clue to who she is playing.

 

[Loki882]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if this is a fake name that's supposed to disguise who she's ACTUALLY playing.

 

[The Overlord]

Whoever she is, I want Rosario on the big screen with the other MCUers at some point. Tigra comes to mind. They could keep her mostly human-looking for the show and then she goes full tiger in a future film. just spitballing (and fantasizing). ill stop now.

Why would Tigra be a reoccurring character in a Daredevil show, they barely have anything to do with each other in the comics.

 

[DrCosmic]

Wait... what makes you guys think MCU wouldn't waste Rosario? Is she un-wasteable is this the first person they've given a smaller role than they could handle?

It'd be weird for them to give a Luke Cage supporting character as a "fake name" and then go back and cast her again later, but for real. Fake names are, in the history of cinema, fake names.

Why would she play Claire in a Daredevil show?

Same reason Dominic Cooper played Howard Stark in a Captain America movie, connectivity.

It's not like Daredevil isn't going to need a doctor at some point. For her to later fall for Luke Cage just makes for a good story.

And who knows, maybe like Pepper and Jane she'll get in on the action at some point.

 

[Dasher10]

Wait... what makes you guys think MCU wouldn't waste Rosario? Is she un-wasteable is this the first person they've given a smaller role than they could handle?

It'd be weird for them to give a Luke Cage supporting character as a "fake name" and then go back and cast her again later, but for real. Fake names are, in the history of cinema, fake names.



Same reason Dominic Cooper played Howard Stark in a Captain America movie, connectivity.

It's not like Daredevil isn't going to need a doctor at some point. For her to later fall for Luke Cage just makes for a good story.

And who knows, maybe like Pepper and Jane she'll get in on the action at some point.

And you just described this in a way that actually calmed my outrage. At the same time, there aren't enough Latina actresses out there who I know by name who have the experience to play Echo. She's tough to write and even if written well, she's hard to play but for all that I know, some random unknown will get a big break playing her who I've never even heard of, plus she can still be saved for Season 2.

 

[Majik1387]

If she wasn't already Gamora, Saldana could have challenged herself in the role of Echo.


I'm still sticking by Dawson being Echo though.