Bradley Cooper and Garrett Hedlund Rumored for New 'Daredevil' Film

Both actors are reportedly interested in the lead role of Matt Murdock, but Cooper is the one who is said to be on top of the list

After David Slade was reported to direct new "Daredevil" movie, the talks now move on to who will portray the title character. Rumor has it, Bradley Cooper ("Limitless") and Garrett Hedlund ("On the Road") are setting their eyes on the coveted role.

Showbiz Spy (via Comic Book Movie) reported that Cooper is the hot favorite to play the blind crimefighter. "This will be very different to Ben Affleck and his go at Daredevil on film," a movie insider told the site. "Daredevil is an exciting character and a unique challenge for an actor. Bradley is top of the list of actors to take the lead role and it sounds like he's interested."

David Slade To Direct 'Daredevil' Sequel!

By and large, fans were unimpressed with Mark Steven Johnson's 2003 adaptation of the Marvel Comics series "Daredevil" for 20th Century Fox. While it was a masterpiece compared to the "Elektra" spin-off that followed, it still fell short of expectations.

Fox has held onto the rights since then by keeping a follow-up in development, and now momentum is building for another adventure with the blind lawyer/vigilante superhero, to be helmed by "30 Days of Night" director David Slade.

Slade will work on what sources tell Variety is "a continuation of the 'Daredevil' saga," picking up after the events of the 2003 film, which starred Ben Affleck. The sequel-not-reboot status is further confirmed by Deadline, though no further information than that is revealed. A writer has not been hired, but the person will reportedly "work closely" with Slade on developing the story.