Overview
- Marvel Television executive Brad Winderbaum confirmed Lillard is playing an antagonist known as “Mr. Charles.”
- Lillard says the character is completely new to Hell’s Kitchen rather than a direct comics adaptation.
- He stated he will not wear a superhero or supervillain costume, noting “no lycra of any kind.”
- The actor says Mr. Charles is a new force who is “as influential, in many ways, as Fisk,” and he will share scenes with Vincent D’Onofrio.
- Lillard credited Dario Scardapane with creating the role and praised the show’s writing and crew ahead of the March 4, 2026 premiere on Disney+.