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Matthew Lillard Makes Public DCU Pitch to James Gunn at L.A. Comic-Con

The Scooby-Doo alum, already set for Daredevil: Born Again, characterizes his Marvel role as a small, non-superhero part.

Overview

  • Speaking at Los Angeles Comic-Con, Lillard told fans to let DC Studios co-chief James Gunn know he is available for a DCU project.
  • He joked that he does not wear lycra in Daredevil: Born Again, underscoring that his role is not a superhero.
  • Deadline reported in February that Lillard joined Daredevil: Born Again season 2 with his character undisclosed; Disney+ is slated to debut the season in March 2026.
  • Lillard and Gunn previously worked together on the live-action Scooby-Doo films, a collaboration Lillard cited while calling Gunn a dear friend.
  • Gunn has said future DC casting will include both new faces and past collaborators, though no DCU offer for Lillard has been announced.