Jessica Henwick, the actress who played Colleen Wing, recently shared that negotiations for her return in Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 were unsuccessful. While the actress remains open to future projects, she expressed satisfaction with her character's trajectory following the 2018 cancellation of her previous series.
The collapse of Colleen Wing's Season 3 negotiations
Jessica Henwick, who currently stars in the series Silo, confirmed that discussions regarding the return of Colleen Wing for the third season of Daredevil: Born Again ultimately fell apart. While the new series is actively expanding the roster of characters from the original Defenders universe, the specific deal to bring Henwick back into the fold did not materialize.
Despite the failure of these specific talks, Henwick has indicated that she is not closing the door on the character entirely.. According to the report, the actress remains open to returning to the role of Colleen Wing provided that the narrative justification and the story are right.
The 2018 finale and the Daughters of the Dragon setup
Reflecting on the end of her tenure in the Netflix-era Marvel shows, Jessica Henwick noted that she felt the conclusion of her character's arc was handled effectively. She specifically pointed to the ending of Iron Fist, where Colleen Wing's partnership with Misty Knight was solidified, as a strong narrative beat.
As reported, Henwick believes this specific ending served as a deliberate setup for the "Daughters of the Dragon," a formidable duo from the comic books. By ending on this note in 2018, the show provided a natural springboard for a spin-off or a reunion that has yet to be fully realized in the current Disney+ era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
A surprise Luke Cage appearance in the season two finale
The report also touches upon a surprise involving Luke Cage during a season two finale. While the source notes that the appearance was intended to be a shock to the audience, it suggests that viewers with a deep knowledge of the comic books likely anticipated the twist.
This mention of Luke Cage highlights the ongoing tension between creating surprises for general audiences and satisfying the expectations of "comic book-conscious" fans. it underscores the complexity of integrating legacy characters from the Defenders era into new storylines where parentage and secret identities often drive the plot.
From Starlog to Silo: Jessica Henwick's 30-year pop culture journey
Beyond her acting career, Jessica Henwick is a lifelong devotee of genre fiction, having followed pop culture for over three decades. Her interests are eclectic, spanning gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, and comics, and she grew up reading niche publications such as Starlog, Mad, and Fangoria.
This deep-rooted passion for the medium has influenced her approach to franchise work. Henwick has been a writer for over 20 years , and she identifies Star Wars as her first major farnchise love, a background that likely informs her perspective on the legacy and expectations of the characters she portrays in major IPs.
Whether Disney+ will ever formalize the Daughters of the Dragon pairing
One significant question remains: will Marvel Studios ever move beyond Daredevil: Born Again to give Colleen Wing and Misty Knight their own dedicated project? While the report confirms that Season 3 talks failed, it does not clarify if there are alternative plans for a standalone "Daughters of the Dragon" series.
Furthermore, it reains unclear why the negotiations for Henwick's return fell apart—whether the issue was scheduling, creative differences, or budgetary constraints. Until Disney+ provides a concrete roadmap for the remaining Defenders characters, the fate of the Wing-Knight partnership remains speculative.
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