Charlie Cox Says His Six-Year-Old Son Was ‘Devastated’ to Learn ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Is Ending

After more than a decade as Marvel's Man Without Fear, the actor admits he isn't quite ready to hang up the suit. But it turns out someone at home is taking the farewell even harder than he is.

Charlie Cox is sharing how his biggest fan reacted to the news that his Marvel series, "Daredevil: Born Again," will come to an end next year after its third season.

Charlie Cox attends New York Comic Con 2026 at Javits Center on October 9. | Source: Getty Images

During his appearance at New York Comic Con, the actor revealed that his son was devastated when he broke the news.

Cox himself admitted that parting ways with the red-and-black-suited character he has portrayed for more than a decade won't be easy. "I don't think I am prepared for it. It's been 12 years of my life," the actor told People.

He continued, "I think it's very likely that at the end of my career, whenever that is, this character will be the most important to me. I don't know if you can prepare yourself for that. I'm trying to prepare my son for it more than I'm preparing myself. He's devastated."

Cox, who first played Daredevil in the original television series that aired from 2015 to 2018, explained that his son has only recently started warming up to the idea of his dad being a superhero.

"He's 6," the actor said of his little boy. "So he's just coming on to the 'my dad's a superhero' kind of stuff. When I told him, the color drained from his face. It didn't occur to me that he'd be so impacted by it, so it's very sweet."

Charlie Cox speaks at the Up Next From Marvel Television and Marvel Animation Panel during New York Comic Con 2026 at Javits Center on October 8. | Source: Getty Images

News of the end of "Daredevil: Born Again" first surfaced late last month, when sources told The Hollywood Reporter that the forthcoming third season would be its last.

The decision comes roughly two months after Marvel Studios wrapped filming for that season. The move also coincides with Marvel having quietly parted ways with showrunner Dario Scardapane, whose contract had ended and was not renewed.

The split has raised eyebrows, as it means Scardapane is exiting the show in the middle of postproduction. IIt’s not yet clear who will guide the show through to the finish line, though one source said postproduction is in its final stages.

In his interview with People, Cox noted that stepping away from his superhero role is going to be a challenge.

"I think it's going to be weird. But at the moment, I'm just so grateful for the time that we've had, all the stories we've got to tell, all the hours and hours. I think I've played Daredevil for 70 hours or something crazy. It has been such a gift and the great honor of my career," he said.

Cox and his wife, television producer Samantha Thomas, are parents to a son and a daughter. The couple first crossed paths on the set of the original series.

Reflecting on his 12 years with the role, he said, "My life is unrecognizable in those 12 years. I met my wife on day one of 'Daredevil' and obviously have a family now. Those things massively shift your perspectives."

Cox said, "I've learned how important it is to have a happy set, to try to contribute to an environment where people are excited to be there, happy to be there, engaged in the process, and enjoying the life of making television, whether you're an actor or a grip or a director or a sound guy, every single department, all the people that go in to make that show."

He added, "I think it's really important to try and make that a really fun, enjoyable, loving experience. And that has been my experience on every season of 'Daredevil.' It's been an absolute journey."