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VINCENT DONOFRIO:Well, it was always the plan to use me.
I loved the idea of keeping it quiet and not letting the fans know.
Its more fun for everybody.
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Once I realized what was happening story-wise, it was just exciting to revisit the role.
What was it like returning to the character, butnotas the seasons Big Bad?
I just loved it.
I loved being back in his head again.
Do you remember the first scene you had to shoot this season?
What was that like, stepping back into this universe?
It was a good way to start.
Was it easy to get back into Wilson Fisks mindset, even though hes wearing orange?
Well, it was like putting on a pair of shoes, but theyre not that comfortable.
[Laughs] Theyre a little painful at times, you know?
But for some reason, theyre still one of your favorites, so you wear them.
What was it like keeping your return a secret?
Did your family know?
[Laughs] But [when Im in public], I always wear a hat.
How did you interpret the Fisk we meet in season 2?
Has he changed much?
I think he feels as if hes misunderstood, and he needs to do some really hard-core explaining.
Thats his journey now.
He needs to straighten peoples point of view of him out however he can, however he needs to…
I think he just needs to get out.
He doesnt feel, nor do I feel like he belongs there.
Was this your method for capturing Fisk again this season, as hes in prison?
I used a little bit of that…
The other thing is, Fisk is really in a cage, in a box.
Its always a very quiet part to play, so I create a kind of quietness around me.
How did you prepare for this showdown, and what was it like?
Its basically just playing it back and forth with him.
[The scene] is a slow burn, everything is fine until he mentions Vanessa.
How do you capturethatvoice?
It just comes from deep down inside the stomach.
Its a very guttural sound.
[The rage] just comes from his tummy out.
From there, he also starts hurting Matt.
What do you do to capture Fisks physicality and fighting style?
I just listen to the stunt guys and do what they tell me.
Hes a pile driver, thats how he fights.
He then asks for his lawyer to reexamine files on Matt.
What does this mean for Fisk and Matt, and whats running through Fisks mind?
Is he starting to get a sense of who Daredevil might be?
[Laughs] Its all about things to come.
So… you know at this point where Fisk is going?
A very veryverylittle bit.
They tell me little things to keep my interest so I dont go away, you know?
Its not just Marvel Television that likes Fisk.
Fans really took to him in the first season and found him a memorable antagonist.
Why do you think fans reacted so positively to Fisk?
Theylikedhim, even though hes the Big Bad.
Yeah, they like him and they reallyareliking him again.
I was hoping that they would, its all for the fans.
I think thats the key.
I dont think they expected that.
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