Marvel Confirms That Drew Goddard Will Write AND Direct DAREDEVIL For Netflix
It was reported not too long ago that Drew Goddard will be woking on Daredevil for Netflix, but Marvel have now officially confirmed that he will both write and direct the first episode of the series, later serving as series Showrunner and Executive Producer. Read on for details!
Marvel.com brought you the first news of the historic team-up between Marvel Television and Netflix, and now we’re proud to officially announce that award-winning writer/director Drew Goddard ("Buffy The Vampire Slayer," "Lost," "Cloverfield," "Cabin in the Woods," "World War Z") will join Marvel’s "Daredevil"! Goddard will write and direct the "Daredevil" first episode, setting the tone and look for the show, while also serving as series Showrunner and Executive Producer for the 13-episode series premiering on Netflix in 2015.
Exciting news to say the least! How do you guys feel about Goddard being so heavily involved in Marvel and Netflix's plans for The Man Without Fear? Sound off with your thoughts below.
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