- Primary Subject: Wilson Bethel’s portrayal of Bullseye (Benjamin Poindexter)
- Key Update: Actor Wilson Bethel argues that the MCU’s version of Bullseye offers more depth than the comics.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: May 14, 2026
- Quick Answer: Wilson Bethel believes the MCU version of Bullseye is superior because it avoids comic book caricatures, offering a humanized, sustainable character for long-form television storytelling.
Daredevil: Born Again star Wilson Bethel recently admitted that he believes his character Bullseye has a better portrayal on screen than in the comics.
The fan-favorite villain was one of the biggest highlights of the second season of the hit MCU series, as fans praised his character growth and the antihero portrayal. He also had a memorable action sequence set in a diner that created buzz among fans. They are now looking forward to seeing what's next for the character in the third season.
Why Wilson Bethel Believes the Comic Version of Bullseye is "Thin"
In an interview with The Direct, Bethel reflected on the character of Bullseye and why he believes that the portrayal in the comics is more "thin" compared to the version in Daredevil: Born Again.
"I definitely do not think he's an anti-hero... If you sympathize with him or his humanity, that's one thing, and I think that that's a very important and great thing, because he's not a caricature," he said.
"I mean, I'll be honest, I think that the character that exists in the comics, as cool as many of his story arcs are, is a thin character, that's not a character who we would necessarily want to watch for four seasons of a TV show. There's just not enough there. So no, I mean, I'll take this version of Bullseye any day."
Bethel added, "And as much as I love the way he exists in the comics, I would frankly get bored playing that as an actor. Like, I want somebody who feels human to me and who I can access."
The actor also emphasized that "[if fans] find themselves caring about this character who [they] thought is just supposed to be some guy they're supposed to hate, or is supposed to be one way, then great, I've done my job. But that doesn't necessarily make him an anti-hero. That just makes him a human being, which he is."
What to Expect in Daredevil: Born Again Season 3
The third season of Daredevil: Born Again is currently filming, with plans to potentially release on Disney+ in March 2027, which is the same release window as the previous seasons.
So far, the plot details regarding the upcoming season are still under wraps, but it is expected to address the second season finale cliffhanger, where Matt Murdock was sent to prison while Kingpin was exiled. The Defenders is expected to have a major role.
The main cast includes Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Wilson Bethel, Deborah Ann Woll, Margarita Levieva, Arty Froushan, Zabryna Guevara, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, and Finn Jones.
Just like the second season, it will consist of eight episodes. Stay tuned for more news and updates regarding the upcoming season in the coming months.
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