Marvel Studios has reignited speculation about Luke Cage’s return with a subtle Easter egg in the Daredevil: Born Again trailer. The teaser features a billboard for Harlem’s Paradise, a key location from the Luke Cage series, hinting at potential connections between the Defenders-verse and the MCU. As Charlie Cox’s Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin take center stage, fans are eager to see if Mike Colter’s Luke Cage will join the growing roster of returning Marvel characters.
Luke Cage fans call for Mike Colter’s return after Daredevil: Born Again trailer
The release of the Daredevil: Born Again trailer, featuring a subtle Easter egg referencing Luke Cage, has reignited fan interest in the character. The trailer prominently features a Times Square billboard for Harlem’s Paradise, a central location in the Luke Cage series, during a scene where Wilson Fisk addresses a New Year’s Eve crowd. This reference has spurred widespread speculation about the character’s potential return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Fans on social media have reacted enthusiastically to the Harlem’s Paradise mention. One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “WAIT LUKE CAGE REFERENCED HE’S COMING HOME RAHHHHHHH,” which garnered significant attention with thousands of views.
Another user declared, “LUKE CAGE REFERENCE IN THE BORN AGAIN TRAILER!!!!” and shared images from the trailer.
Others pointed out the importance of the reference. The official X handle of the Phase Hero podcast noted, “A Times Square billboard in the Daredevil trailer references Harlem’s Paradise. Harlem’s Paradise is a key location from the Luke Cage series.”
Harlem’s Paradise, a nightclub central to Luke Cage, was the Stokes crime family’s base and later became Luke Cage’s headquarters after Mariah Dillard’s death. The billboard’s appearance subtly acknowledges the character and ties the Defenders-verse, including Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, and Luke Cage, to the MCU. While Daredevil (Charlie Cox) and Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio) have joined the MCU, Luke Cage’s future remains unclear.
As of now, Marvel has not confirmed Mike Colter’s return as Cage. The actor has expressed interest in reprising the role. However, no official plans for Cage’s reintroduction have been announced.
Fans remain eager for updates, with Daredevil: Born Again premiering on Disney+ on March 4, 2025. The show may offer more clarity on the future of these characters.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.
