You Won’t Believe Who’s Been In The MCU For 13 Years!

You may have missed the fact that a character who has been a significant part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for 13 years reappeared in Daredevil: Born Again. This series not only resumed the narrative from the initial Daredevil show but also welcomed back various characters from the Defender Saga, including Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Jon Bernthal, and others. Interestingly, although it continues the story within the official MCU timeline, Daredevil: Born Again also brought back some notable figures from the wider MCU. However, one such return might have slipped under your notice.

It was a treat to witness Mohan Kapur’s Yusuf Khan and Tony Dalton’s Jack Duquesne reappear in Daredevil: Born Again, even though they’ve only been featured in three Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) productions altogether. In contrast, one less obvious character who made a comeback in Daredevil: Born Again has graced the screen in ten previous MCU projects, making this his 11th appearance and the 13th year he’s been part of the franchise. Despite his lengthy involvement, it’s possible you’ve forgotten that this character has ever been in the MCU, and you might have overlooked him in Daredevil: Born Again.

News Anchor Pat Kiernan Made His Most Recent MCU Appearance In Daredevil: Born Again

Pat Kiernan Plays Himself In Daredevil: Born Again

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe series “Daredevil: Born Again,” real-life TV host and news anchor Pat Kiernan reprised his role, reporting on Wilson Fisk’s mayoral campaign in New York City. This was before Fisk had officially won the election, eventually securing 53% of the vote to become New York’s new Mayor. Pat Kiernan’s brief return served as a subtle yet significant link back to the MCU’s extensive history, as this wasn’t his first portrayal within the universe as a fictionalized version of himself.

Pat Kiernan is a character who has made several appearances across different projects within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), starting with Netflix’s Defenders Saga and extending to other releases in the official MCU timeline. He reported on Matt Murdock’s “Masked Man” in the first season of Daredevil, covered Frank Castle’s arrest during season 2 of Daredevil, and appeared in episodes of The Defenders and The Punisher as well. Throughout these appearances spanning over a decade within the MCU, Pat Kiernan has become one of the franchise’s longest-lasting characters, even though he has never been the main focus.

Pat Kiernan Is Surprisingly One Of The MCU’s Longest-Running Characters

Pat Kiernan Has Appeared In 11 MCU Projects Now

It seems that Pat Kiernan’s presence in various Defenders Saga projects could have signaled the initial link between the non-canon series and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In reality, Kiernan made his official entrance into the MCU as early as 2012 with “The Avengers,” where he reported on the Battle of New York’s aftermath following the Avengers’ city rescue. He was also seen in “Iron Man 3,” covering the Mandarin situation, and in “Doctor Strange.” Additionally, Kiernan broadcasted Daily Bugle footage in “Spider-Man: Far From Home” and even made an unaccredited voice appearance in “No Way Home.

Pat Kiernan’s MCU Project Year
The Avengers 2012
Iron Man 3 2013
Daredevil Season 1 2015
Daredevil Season 2 2016
Doctor Strange 2016
The Defenders 2017
The Punisher Season 1 2017
Spider-Man: Far From Home 2019
Spider-Man: No Way Home 2021
Hawkeye 2021
Echo 2024
Daredevil: Born Again 2025

As a follower, I’ve noticed that Pat Kiernan has been a consistent presence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) since nearly its inception, and it seems he’s not planning to step back any time soon. Recently, he reported on the resurrection of the Ronin and Armand Duquesne III’s demise in the Hawkeye series of 2021, and more recently, sat down with Errol Louis to discuss the New York Mayoral campaign in 2024’s Echo, suggesting a potential continuation of the Wilson Fisk storyline from Daredevil: Born Again. Given his role in these events, I can’t help but anticipate that Pat Kiernan will reappear in the MCU’s future.

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2025-04-28 14:18