Marvel announced today that actor Elden Henson has signed on to the 2015 Daredevil series, appearing on Netflix. He will be playing none other than Foggy Nelson, Matt Murdock's law partner and best friend.
Henson is known for his work in the films The Hunger Games, Mighty Ducks, and The Butterfly Effect. He will working with Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk, and Rosario Dawson as an unnamed character.
“Elden plays one of the most important characters in the world of 'Marvel’s Daredevil,' and we’re thrilled to see Foggy Nelson brought to life by such an incredibly talented actor,” said Jeph Loeb, Marvel’s Head of Television. “He perfectly captures the heart and soul of this series, bringing an added resonance to Matt Murdock’s fight against the injustice in their great city."
Henson really has the look of the character and has shown in the past he has the ability to play this character. This is just another really solid addition to this already stacked cast. The 13-episode season will appear on Netflix in 2015.
Source: Marvel