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Vincent D'Onofrio Cast as Wilson Fisk in Daredevil Series

The Kingpin will be fighting for control of Hell's Kitchen in the 2015 Netflix series

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Marvel announced today that Vincent D'Onofrio has been cast to play Wilson Fisk, also known as The Kingpin, in Netflix's Daredevil series. The 13-part series will debut on the streaming service, Netflix, sometime in 2015. D'Onofrio, known for his roles in the films Full Metal Jacket and Men in Black, will appear alongside Charlie Cox, who is playing Matt Murdock.

“We’re incredibly proud to have an actor with the gravitas and versatility of Vincent joining 'Marvel’s Daredevil' in such an integral role,” said Jeph Loeb, Marvel’s Head of Television. “Wilson Fisk is an iconic villain whose cunning and power make him the dangerous equal of our hero."

The 13-part Daredevil series is set to come out in 2015 on Netflix.

More news about this and the many other upcoming Netflix series from Marvel as it develops.