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A lively discussion of the 2003 Daredevil film featuring Ben Affleck, where the hosts of How Did This Get Made are joined by comic writer Ed Brubaker. The conversation covers the movie's numerous problems, from slow fight scenes to confusing plot choices, while surprisingly revealing that co-host June genuinely loved the film. They discuss the differences between the theatrical and director's cuts, the bizarre romance with Elektra, Colin Farrell's over-the-top Bullseye performance, and various production choices that undermined what could have been a compelling superhero origin story.
Introduction and Ben Affleck's Daredevil Regret
The podcast opens with hosts Paul Scheer, Jason Manzoukas, and June Diane Raphael welcoming comic writer Ed Brubaker to discuss the 2003 Daredevil film. They immediately address Ben Affleck's famous quote about being "inoculated" from ever playing another superhero after wearing the Daredevil costume, which he called a source of humiliation. The irony of this statement is highlighted given Affleck's later casting as Batman, setting the stage for a deep dive into what went wrong with this Marvel adaptation.
- Ed Brubaker, writer of Daredevil comics and Captain America, joins as an expert guest
- Ben Affleck stated in 2006 that wearing the Daredevil costume was humiliating and he'd never play another superhero
- The movie spawned an Elektra spinoff rather than a direct sequel
" Wearing a costume was a source of humiliation for me and something I would never want to do again. "
The Shocking Confession: June Loved It
In a stunning revelation that catches everyone off guard, June declares she genuinely loved Daredevil, including the widely-mocked seesaw fight scene. Her enthusiasm stands in stark contrast to the general critical consensus and her co-hosts' reactions. She explains her connection to the film centered on the romantic elements and the concept of a superhero whose powers came from a disability rather than otherworldly origins, providing a fascinating counterpoint to the typical critical perspective.
- June genuinely loved the movie, shocking the other hosts who've never heard anyone say that
- She was moved to tears when Elektra died and loved the seesaw romance scene
- June connected with the idea that Daredevil's powers came from his disability rather than supernatural origins
" I loved it. I enjoyed it. I enjoyed that scene you're talking about on the seesaw. I teared up when she died. "
" I love that his power came from a disability. I thought that that was so amazing and kind of beautiful. "
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