Who Is Michael Gandolfini’s Daniel Blake in Daredevil: Born Again?

Daredevil: Born Again, the revival and continuation of 2015 Daredevil, has premiered. While familiar characters like Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock return, the Disney+ series also brings fresh faces into the mix. Born Again introduces Daniel Blake, played by Michael Gandolfini, as a key figure in Wilson Fisk’s political journey. With the character’s introduction, many are eager to learn who exactly is Daniel Blake, and what role he plays in the story.

Michael Gandolfini’s role as Daniel Blake in Daredevil: Born Again explained

Daniel Blake is a young political aide who works on Wilson Fisk’s, aka Kingpin’s, campaign for Mayor of New York.

He strongly supports Fisk’s vision and works tirelessly to help him gain power. While some fans speculated that Blake could be connected to Fisk or a known Marvel Comics character, he is, in fact, an entirely original addition to the series.

In Daredevil: Born Again, Episode 1, Daniel Blake is introduced as an enthusiastic campaign worker. His dedication is evident when he secures 2,000 signatures to support Fisk’s run for office. He basically believes in Fisk’s “gets shit done” leadership. His passion and ambition make him a key player in the campaign.

By Episode 2, Daredevil: Born Again jumps a year forward, and Fisk has successfully become the Mayor of New York. Blake continues to work for him, now as an advisor in the mayor’s office, but he seems to have certain tricks up his sleeve, like involving a journalist.

All in all, while Daniel Blake appears to be a devoted political aide, his unwavering loyalty to Fisk raises questions. Is he being manipulated by the Kingpin? Could he become a major player in Kingpin’s political and criminal empire? His journey in Daredevil: Born Again remains one to watch. Michael Gandolfini, best known for playing young Tony Soprano in The Many Saints of Newark, takes on the role of Blake.