16 Perfect Superhero TV Show Casting Choices That Nailed Their Characters
8. Elden Henson - Foggy Nelson (Daredevil)
For a supporting character, Foggy Nelson is an instrumental part of the Daredevil mythos. Much like Ben Urich, Nelson is one of the most layered and complex characters to have featured in a Daredevil comic book, let alone the Marvel Universe itself. For such a complex character then, an equally complex performance must be called for.
Enter Elden Henson, who is undeniably one of the very best things about Netflix's adaptation of the Daredevil mythos. As Matt Murdock's fellow avocado at law, Foggy was always going to factor in a big way into Daredevil's actions. He's a human voice, a comedic foil and a hero all in one, and he's most definitely one of the show's best aspects.
Of course, pretty much all of the cast involved in Daredevil offer extremely faithful portrayals of their characters, but there's something particularly special about Henson's performance. There's an undeniable chemistry shared between Henson and his main onscreen counterpart, Charlie Cox, with actor's comedic timing in particular greatly aiding his character's likability. Not only that, but the way in which Foggy can switch from his comedic 'Foggy Bear' persona, to a hard as nails no nonsense voice of reason, in an instant, is superb. His tirades are always a joy to watch, but it's hard to imagine them being conveyed as convincingly by anyone other than Henson.