How Robert Downey Jr. & Hugh Jackman Inspired the MCU's Kingpin
Villains are a big part of what makes superhero films work. As people say, the hero is only as strong as their antagonist. From Tom Hiddleston’s Loki to Josh Brolin’s Thanos and Michael B. Jordan’s Killmonger—the MCU has plenty of iconic figures on that front. Recently, another big bad re-entered the spotlight, one who hadn’t been seen since his show’s cancelation in 2018: Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin. Wilson Fisk showed up in Marvel Studios’ recent streaming series Hawkeye , where it was revealed that he was the big man behind the curtain. Leading the Tracksuit Mafia, the crime boss eventually crossed paths with Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye and Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop. Fans were over the moon to see both the actor and character back on screen. ADVERTISEMENT D’Onofrio’s performance has been heavily praised since he first debuted in Daredevil , and his dynamic with Charlie Cox is a part of some of the best superhero content out there. With such high rega