Vincent D'Onofrio Confirms Kingpin Can Only Appear on TV

Vincent D’Onofrio has confirmed that his character Wilson Fisk, also known as Kingpin, will not be appearing in any Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies, including the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day. In interviews, he explained that due to complex ownership rights, Kingpin is restricted to television appearances, primarily in the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again. D’Onofrio noted that while he is eager to explore the character in film, legal hurdles make it difficult for Marvel to utilize him in that capacity. The character's rights may be entangled with Sony, complicating potential crossover appearances with Spider-Man. Fans remain hopeful for a future collaboration between Kingpin and Spider-Man, but D’Onofrio's comments suggest that such an event is unlikely in the near term. The second season of Daredevil: Born Again is set to premiere in August 2024, keeping Kingpin's story alive on the small screen.