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(SeaPRwire) –   Bullseye (Wilson Bethel) would have willingly sacrificed his life to atone for his numerous past misdeeds in the latest season of Daredevil: Born Again. After successfully assassinating Vanessa Fisk (Ayelet Zuror), the vigilante known as Benjamin Poindexter is prepared to retire — and he nearly does so on several occasions during Season 2. His survival is already a surprise, but Daredevil may also be laying the groundwork for a far more compelling second chapter in this villain’s story.

Spoilers follow for Daredevil: Born Again.

The much-anticipated confrontation between Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) and Mayor Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) concludes without either side achieving true satisfaction. With Matt revealing himself as the Man Without Fear—Daredevil—he is imprisoned for his actions. Fisk is similarly exiled from New York, leaving the city without both its most formidable protector and its most relentless ruler. Only Poindexter appears content with how events have unfolded: at the close of the Season 2 finale, he is seen departing the city alongside Mr. Charles (Matthew Lillard), a shadowy CIA operative with a keen interest in individuals who possess enhanced abilities.

As revealed in earlier episodes, Mr. Charles operates under the direct authority of CIA Director Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and has been quietly recruiting heroes—such as Mike Colter’s Luke Cage—for covert missions abroad. Bullseye is likely to become his next project, especially since Luke returns home to his family by the conclusion of Born Again. But could Bullseye instead take charge of his own clandestine squad? Perhaps even lead a new iteration of the Thunderbolts?

“I would absolutely love to do something like that,” Bethel tells Inverse. “So keep your fingers crossed. I’ll keep mine crossed. Let’s see what happens.”

Bullseye has previously been part of the Thunderbolts, though not always voluntarily. In the comics, he joined the team amid the chaos of Civil War but showed little enthusiasm for their opposition to heroes like Spider-Man. He was also notoriously unreliable as a teammate: his uncontrollable urge to kill made him someone no one trusted. At times, he was even chained in a cell between assignments to ensure the safety of the others.

That said, the version of Bullseye introduced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is notably calmer and, paradoxically, more psychologically coherent than his comic-book counterpart. While he prefers operating solo, he has proven capable of working effectively with Daredevil when their goals align. This might suggest he’s more adaptable as a team player than the original comic book character ever was. Bethel is eager to explore that potential — but before Bullseye can join any new group, Daredevil: Born Again must first bridge its current disconnection from the broader MCU.

This season of Daredevil carries significant implications not only for the franchise itself but also for other heroes based in New York. It follows directly after the events of Thunderbolts, which plunged New York into another major crisis. Yet Born Again Season 2 gives no indication it exists within the same world as Thunderbolts or any other Marvel film. According to Bethel, that’s exactly how showrunner Dario Scardapane intends it.

“Dario frequently emphasizes that while we are officially part of the larger MCU now, this street-level universe still maintains its own distinct space within the overall ecosystem,” Bethel explains. “I believe that approach greatly benefits the show as it continues to develop.”

Still, Bethel acknowledges it would be “incredibly exciting” to eventually integrate Bullseye into the wider Marvel narrative. His decision to leave New York with Mr. Charles opens up countless possibilities for his future, so Bethel remains deliberately noncommittal—leaving the door open with a playful “We’ll see.”

Daredevil: Born Again streams exclusively on Disney+.