‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Will Include “a Bit of a Wink” to Iman Vellani’s Ms. Marvel

Marvel’s latest street-level adventure, ‘Daredevil: Born Again’, is already shaping up to be a big deal for fans of the gritty hero. The show brings back Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, the blind lawyer who fights crime by night as Daredevil. But there’s an extra twist coming that’s got people talking— a little connection to another Marvel favorite, Iman Vellani’s ‘Ms. Marvel’.

Producer Sana Amanat recently let slip some exciting news about this crossover for ScreenRant. She hinted that we’ll see a subtle tie-in to Kamala Khan’s world through her father, Yusuf Khan. Apparently, Yusuf isn’t new to the idea of people with powers, and the show will drop a couple of cool moments to prove it. It’s not a full-on team-up, but more like a playful wink that links these two corners of the Marvel universe.

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ picks up years after the Netflix series ended in 2018. Matt’s still in Hell’s Kitchen, balancing his law work with his vigilante life. Vincent D’Onofrio returns as Wilson Fisk, the towering Kingpin, who’s now chasing power as New York’s mayor. The nine-episode season kicked off on Disney+ in March 2025, and it’s been praised for keeping the dark, intense vibe fans loved from the original show. Adding a nod to ‘Ms. Marvel’ just spices things up a bit more.

For those who don’t know, ‘Ms. Marvel’ debuted on Disney+ in 2022, introducing Kamala Khan, a Pakistani-American teen from Jersey City who gains shape-shifting powers. Played by Iman Vellani, she’s a bright, fun contrast to Daredevil’s brooding style. Her dad, Yusuf, portrayed by Mohan Kapur, is a warm, supportive figure in her story. Knowing he’s clued into the superhero world makes sense—after all, his daughter’s one of them.

I think it’s a smart move to weave this in. Marvel’s been building a bigger web of street-level heroes, and little connections like this keep things feeling tied together without overloading the story. We’ve already seen Matt pop up in shows like ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ and ‘Echo’, so he’s no stranger to crossing paths with other characters. Now, with Yusuf’s link, it’s like Marvel’s planting seeds for something down the road.

Charlie Cox and Iman Vellani bring such different energy to their roles, and that’s what makes this mash-up idea so interesting. Matt’s all about grit and guilt, while Kamala’s got this youthful spark. Tying them together, even lightly, shows how Marvel’s world keeps growing. And with Sana Amanat, who co-created Kamala in the comics, involved in ‘Daredevil: Born Again’, it’s no surprise she’d sneak in a shoutout to her girl.

So, as we watch Matt take on Fisk and whatever else Hell’s Kitchen throws at him, keep an eye out for that Ms. Marvel moment. It’s not the main event, but it’s a neat little bridge between two heroes who couldn’t be more different—and proof Marvel’s got more tricks up its sleeve.