With his near decade-long portrayal of Matt Murdock, Charlie Cox has emerged as one of the most beloved heroes across Netflix and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Given the similarities between Daredevil and Batman, fans have often wondered whether the British actor would ever be tempted to swap Hell’s Kitchen for Gotham.
When asked whether he would ever trade Daredevil for the Caped Crusader, Cox set the record straight. Rather than weighing the prestige of playing one of the biggest heroes in DC, Cox focused on one surprisingly practical reason that made the decision easy.
Why Charlie Cox Would Pick Daredevil Over Batman
In May 2026, Cox joined the live taping of the Happy Sad Confused podcast. While chatting, host Josh Horowitz joked that Cox had previously been mistaken for Robert Pattinson and called him “another brooding superhero.”
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The move naturally led to a hypothetical question about whether he would rather play Batman instead of Daredevil. But guess what? Cox immediately ruled out the idea. While acknowledging that Batman is “cool,” he laughed that the costume alone would stop him from making the switch.
“Nah…Batman’s cool, but…damn capes,” he said before poking fun at the Dark Knight’s iconic cowl. “And also, what, he can’t move his neck? What’s that about?” The playful answer reflected how comfortable Cox has become with Matt Murdock after years in the role.
Cox made it clear that he has no desire to leave the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen behind for another legendary comic-book character. Moreover, his comments echoed a choice he made while developing Daredevil’s on-screen persona years earlier.
During the early days of the Netflix series, Cox revealed that producers warned him he was beginning to sound too much like Batman whenever he lowered his voice, prompting him to create a more natural vocal style for Murdock instead of relying on a deep growl.
Cox Recalls Audition That Expected Him To Cry On Command
Later in the discussion, Horowitz asked Cox about the worst direction he had ever received during his career. Instead of naming any particular filmmaker that he has found difficult, the actor recalled an audition that left him completely baffled.
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Cox explained that the script required his character to cry, but producing tears on demand wasn’t as simple as the casting director seemed to think. Recalling the moment, he said, “It said in the script he weeps or something, and the casting director was like…” before imitating the man’s reaction with a dismissive “‘Hah!'”
Laughing at the memory, Cox said the response made it seem as though crying were “like it’s a button you can press or something.” The story drew laughs from the audience while highlighting the unrealistic expectations actors sometimes face during auditions.
Although the conversation covered everything from celebrity lookalikes to awkward casting experiences, Cox’s answer about Batman stood out the most. For him, playing Daredevil isn’t a stepping stone to another superhero role; it’s already the one he would choose.
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