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LA Comic Con 2025 | Daredevil Cast, WandaVision Stories, and Bryce Dallas Howard Highlights

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Release Date: 10/02/2025

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Frank and Squeaks break down LA Comic Con 2025 with a focus on fan-first panels and standout moments from the MCU stars on stage. Hear fresh stories from the Daredevil cast, WandaVision insights from Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, Jessica Jones reflections from Krysten Ritter, and Luke Cage set memories from Mike Colter. We close with Bryce Dallas Howard’s early career lessons and why her directing continues to stand out. Full panel videos will be rolling out on YouTube. All news discussed comes from GeekFreaksPodcast.com.

Timestamps and Topics

  • 00:00 Intro, episode plan, why LA Comic Con hits different

  • 01:00 First impressions of the show floor and overall vibe

  • 03:30 Panel lineup overview and what we’re featuring

  • 04:30 Daredevil cast highlights and fan-favorite moments

  • 08:30 WandaVision panel notes and Vision Quest themes

  • 12:30 Behind the scenes with the MCU cast

  • 24:40 Jessica Jones conversation and character craft

  • 38:45 Luke Cage memories, stunt work, and street-level MCU talk

  • 45:55 Bryce Dallas Howard reflections and career takeaways

  • 52:00 Wrap up and what’s coming next

Key Takeaways

  • LA Comic Con felt fan-centered, with panels that played like lively conversations rather than news dumps.

  • Daredevil Born Again chatter stayed spoiler free, but the cast teased moments that comic readers will recognize.

  • Vision Quest discussion focused on fatherhood and where Wiccan and Speed may fit, hinting at family-driven story beats.

  • On-set stories from WandaVision and Age of Ultron showed the realities of extensive makeup and costume work.

  • Krysten Ritter talked about grounding Jessica Jones through craft and balance on heavy shoot days.

  • Mike Colter’s Luke Cage memories highlight the physicality and appeal of street-level MCU storytelling.

  • Bryce Dallas Howard’s journey from Shakespeare to The Village underscores preparation, mentorship, and collaboration.

Quotes

  • “It felt like sitting at a bar with the cast. They shared stories, we laughed, and the panels were just fun.” — Squeaks

  • “No super serum. That is all Fisk.” — Vincent D’Onofrio

  • “David Tennant’s acting is like jazz. You never know where it will go.” — Krysten Ritter

  • “Luke doesn’t need a weapon.” — Mike Colter

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Links and Resources

  • GeekFreaksPodcast.com — our site and the source for all news discussed in this episode

  • Full panel videos will be posted on our YouTube channel in the coming days

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