Daredevil: Born Again Finale: Who Plays Young Matt Murdock in Episode 9?

The Daredevil: Born Again finale left fans with plenty of questions, including one about the actor behind young Matt Murdock in Episode 9. With the Disney+ revival introducing a fresh face for the role, many are wondering why the original actor didn’t return.

Here’s a breakdown of the young Matt Murdock recasting and who stepped into the iconic role this time.

Who plays young Matt Murdock in Daredevil: Born Again?

In the season finale of Daredevil: Born Again, Episode 9 titled “Straight to Hell,” the role of young Matt Murdock is played by Eli D Goss.

This is a major change in casting from the earlier seasons of Daredevil, where the younger version of the blind vigilante was played by someone else.

Goss’ performance as child Matt Murdock brought a new energy to Daredevil: Born Again, fitting seamlessly into the MCU’s refreshed take on the character. While some fans were surprised by the change, the recasting makes sense given the timeline of the story.

Who played young Matt Murdock in past Daredevil seasons?

Skylar Gaertner originally played the young Matt Murdock in the Netflix Daredevil series.

He appeared in important flashback episodes, such as “Into the Ring,” “Cut Man,” “Stick,” and “Please.” His role helped establish Matt’s transformation from a troubled, blind child into the fearless protector of Hell’s Kitchen. However, Skylar doesn’t appear on-screen in the Disney+ revival. Eli D Goss is brought to portray the young Matt in Born Again.

Why did Daredevil: Born Again recast young Matt Murdock?

The recasting of young Matt in Daredevil: Born Again comes down to time. Nearly a decade has passed since the original Daredevil premiered on Netflix. Skylar Gaertner, who once convincingly played a young boy, has naturally aged out of the role. Hence, by casting Eli D Goss, Daredevil: Born Again maintains consistency in its timeline.