The main character, played by Charlie Cox, is one of the main reasons for this growth, being the bearer of the legendary red suit and the superhuman capabilities of Matt Murdock. Also, this series has kick-started the 4 superhero cross-over series 'The Defenders', which will be released in 2017.
Before he appeared in Netflix's Marvel universe, Cox has made appearances on both the small and big screens. At the moment, he is most recognized for his role as Daredevil, but before he became the latest incarnation of the hero, he was known for his undeniable charisma. Although in a grittier role in his Netflix series, before he captured his audience with his fists, he caught them with his smile.
The London actor has recited the words of Herman Melville and William Shakespeare on screen and has worked with big Hollywood actors. Now his time has come to go from background to being a main character, but before he becomes too famous, let's have a look at his previous roles.
1 'The Merchant of Venice' (2004)
Cox's entrance to the world of cinema was a strong one. After debuting in 'Dot the I' alongside Gael García Bernal and Natalia Verbeke, the Brit was incorporated in an ambitious project. The adaption of one of Shakespeare's most popular works. Cox played Lorenzo, and he acted alongside Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons. But, despite the secondary nature of his character, he attracted a lot of attention in 'The Merchant of Venice'.
2 'Casanova' (2005)
In another film set in Venice, also alongside Jeremy Irons as a fellow cast member, Cox plays an amorous young man. Natalie Dormer serves as the centre of his affection. On this occasion he plays a much more innocent character, whom is obsessed with a girl, and has to fight for her honour in a duel against Heath Ledger, the winner of an Oscar for his portrayal of the Joker.
3 'Stardust' (2007)
Matthew Vaughn was the bold director whom gave Cox his first leading role, with 'Stardust', a 2007 fantasy adventure film. In the film, Cox plays a frenetic adventurer whom goes to collect a star for his beloved, played by Sienna Miller. His journey takes him to a land of fantasy and wonder, where he meets characters played by Robert de Niro and Michell Pfeiffer, two, slightly more well known names. When he does find the star, he is surprised to find out that the star was a girl, played by Claire Daines.
4 'There Be Dragons' (2011)
Now we're entering dangerous territory. 'There Be Dragons', was an approach to the Spanish public, which told the story leading up to the Spanish Civil War. The idea of Spanish characters speaking English is a cultural crime. In spite of this, the cast was quite good, with Cox playing Josemaría Escribá, one of the more known people and the founder of Opus Dei. Whilst Wes Bently played Manolo, who played in opposition to Cox.
An image of the war that is still very far from other approaches foreigners such as Ken Loach in 'Land and Freedom', but that at least allowed Cox to practice being a leading man.
5 'Boardwalk Empire' (2011-2012)
For two wonderful seasons, Charlie Cox was one of the most outstanding characters in one of the best series in the history of television, 'Boardwalk Empire'. Cox participated in 23 episodes of the fiction of HBO as Owen, as a womanizer and confident of Nucky Thompson. His charisma was once again his most valuable tool in his arsenal, since it took but a few chapters to win the affection of diehard fans of the series, and as a result the finale of his arc was the most impressive.
6 'The Theory of Everything' (2014)
In the intensive drama starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones, Charlie Cox was the only natural oasis of joy. The Londoner radiated complicity, in such a way that it was difficult not to feel so close to him (Like Jane Hawking), in need of a confident to vent her troubles to. The character of Cox were not broke out of his previously cited molds, and on this occasion, he was an absolute scene stealer. His next momentous step was join the battery of Marvel heroes, but it has yet to demonstrate if that leap will serve to give a new impetus to his career in the cinema. But, we think it will.