<p>Jon Bernthal reprised his role as The Punisher in the first season of <em>Daredevil: Born Again</em> and his MCU debut. The recently released season finale saw the vigilante take on Kingpin's men in an intense and brutal fight that set up the upcoming Punisher TV special that Marvel has planned.</p>
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<h2>Bernthal teases a dark and gritty take&nbsp;</h2>
<p>In a recent interview, Bernthal spoke about his love for the character and how much he is looking forward to bringing the best version of the character to fans saying, &ldquo;I care very deeply about Frank, I&rsquo;m really grateful that I&rsquo;m getting the opportunity to tell the story that I think the fans deserve.&rdquo;</p>
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<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s not going to be easy, it&rsquo;s not going to be light, and I think it&rsquo;s the version that this character deserves,&rdquo; he added.</p>
<p>The actor also spoke about the upcoming special and said, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s going to be dark; Frank has no interest in breaking out the darkness. It&rsquo;s not going to be easy.&rdquo; He also added that it will not be &ldquo;Punisher-lite,&rdquo; saying, &ldquo;I promise you that."</p>
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<h2>More Punisher ahead in season 2&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Jon Bernthal's return as The Punisher was one of the highlights of <em>Daredevil: Born Again</em> and while he was only around for two episodes, it is reported that he will play a major role in the second season of the show that is currently being filmed in New York.</p>
<p>As for the Punisher special, it does not have an official title yet, but we do know that it will stream on Disney+ in 2026 before season 2 of Daredevil premieres.</p>
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Jon Bernthal returns as The Punisher in Daredevil: Born Again, marking his MCU debut. The actor teases exciting details about the upcoming Punisher special.

Jon Bernthal reprised his role as The Punisher in the first season of Daredevil: Born Again and his MCU debut. The recently released season finale saw the vigilante take on Kingpin's men in an intense and brutal fight that set up the upcoming Punisher TV special that Marvel has planned. Also Read: Daredevil actor Vincent D’Onofrio reveals why Spider-Man: Brand New Day won't include The Kingpin Bernthal teases a dark and gritty take In a recent interview, Bernthal spoke about his love for the character and how much he is looking forward to bringing the best version of the character to fans saying, “I care very deeply about Frank, I’m really grateful that I’m getting the opportunity to tell the story that I think the fans deserve.” Also Read: Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback anime movie sets new franchise record at the box office “It’s not going to be easy, it’s not going to be light, and I think it’s the version that this character deserves,” he added. The actor also spoke about the upcoming special and said, “It’s going to be dark; Frank has no interest in breaking out the darkness. It’s not going to be easy.” He also added that it will not be “Punisher-lite,” saying, “I promise you that." Also Read: NTR31: Jr NTR joins the sets of Prashanth Neel's 'Dragon' More Punisher ahead in season 2 Jon Bernthal's return as The Punisher was one of the highlights of Daredevil: Born Again and while he was only around for two episodes, it is reported that he will play a major role in the second season of the show that is currently being filmed in New York. As for the Punisher special, it does not have an official title yet, but we do know that it will stream on Disney+ in 2026 before season 2 of Daredevil premieres. Also Read: New Daredevil: Born Again BTS images reveal more details about season 2

'It’s going to be dark': Jon Bernthal promises fans that the upcoming Punisher special will be epic

<p>Ben Affleck shared in a recent interview that while he has not seen Marvel's <em>Daredevil: Born Again</em>, he is glad that the character is getting his due and shared his support for Charlie Cox. He also joked that he would not take on Jon Bernthal's Punisher.</p>
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<p>Affleck played the role of Daredevil in the 2003 adaptation, which was not well received when it hit the big screen and is considered one of the more terrible superhero adaptations of that era.</p>
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<h2>Thoughts on Marvel's evolution</h2>
<p>While promoting his new movie <em>The Accountant 2,</em> the actor shared his thoughts on the Marvel reboot, with Jake Hamilton of <em>Jake's Takes</em> saying:</p>
<p>"Well, his Punisher is good. Daredevil was an interesting story," Affleck started. "It was before Kevin Feige had stepped into the role of running Marvel."</p>
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<h2>Affleck praises Feige's vision</h2>
<p>"He imposed a kind of clarity of tone across those movies that sort of figured out the trickiest thing, which is, 'How do you balance a movie where you got people wearing pyjamas and have superpowers, and how seriously you take it, and how much humour is in it, and how much you wink at the audience, and what does the action have to look like?'"</p>
<p>He also joked that he would not take on Jon Bernthal's Punisher. Bernthal is co-starring with Affleck in <em>The Accountant 2</em>. As for <em>Daredevil: Born Again</em>, the first season finale will be streaming this Wednesday.</p>
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Ben Affleck shares support for Charlie Cox's Daredevil and Jon Bernthal's Punisher in a recent interview while promoting his new action movie The Accountant 2.

Ben Affleck shared in a recent interview that while he has not seen Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again, he is glad that the character is getting his due and shared his support for Charlie Cox. He also joked that he would not take on Jon Bernthal's Punisher. Also Read: Daredevil actor Vincent D’Onofrio reveals why Spider-Man: Brand New Day won't include The Kingpin Affleck played the role of Daredevil in the 2003 adaptation, which was not well received when it hit the big screen and is considered one of the more terrible superhero adaptations of that era. Also Read: New Daredevil: Born Again BTS images reveal more details about season 2 Thoughts on Marvel's evolution While promoting his new movie The Accountant 2, the actor shared his thoughts on the Marvel reboot, with Jake Hamilton of Jake's Takes saying: "Well, his Punisher is good. Daredevil was an interesting story," Affleck started. "It was before Kevin Feige had stepped into the role of running Marvel." Also Read: Jon Bernthal reveals why he initially walked away from Daredevil: Born Again Affleck praises Feige's vision "He imposed a kind of clarity of tone across those movies that sort of figured out the trickiest thing, which is, 'How do you balance a movie where you got people wearing pyjamas and have superpowers, and how seriously you take it, and how much humour is in it, and how much you wink at the audience, and what does the action have to look like?'" He also joked that he would not take on Jon Bernthal's Punisher. Bernthal is co-starring with Affleck in The Accountant 2. As for Daredevil: Born Again, the first season finale will be streaming this Wednesday. Two episodes left. An all-new episode of #DaredevilBornAgain is now streaming on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/dEWQJhY2lo — Daredevil (@Daredevil) April 9, 2025 Also Read: Daredevil: Born Again directors tease brutal season one finale

Ben Affleck shares support for Charlie Cox's Daredevil and Jon Bernthal's Punisher

<p>The recently released fourth episode of Daredevil: Born Again saw the return of the fan-favourite vigilante, The Punisher. Fans can expect to see more of Frank Castle in upcoming episodes, as well as in the second season, which is currently in production.</p>
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<h2>Marvel announces The Punisher special</h2>
<p>Marvel has also revealed plans for a Punisher special, which will be set between the two seasons of Daredevil: Born Again. The special is rumoured to explore Frank Castle&rsquo;s journey before and after the events of season 1.</p>
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<h2>Why Jon Bernthal initially rejected Daredevil: Born Again</h2>
<p>Jon Bernthal, who reprises his role as The Punisher, revealed in an interview with <em>Entertainment Weekly</em> that he was not interested in joining the earlier version of the show. Despite his excitement to return, he felt that the initial tone did not do justice to Frank Castle&rsquo;s character.</p>
<p>"Ultimately, I didn't see it. I didn't see the version of Frank, and what they wanted from Frank [didn't] really make sense to me and I thought would not appeal to the fans and wouldn't be congruent," Bernthal said.</p>
<p>He added, "It was not something I was really interested in doing. So we had to walk away."</p>
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<h2>Marvel reworks Daredevil: Born Again</h2>
<p>The original version of <em>Daredevil: Born Again</em> was not true to the beloved Netflix adaptation and reportedly had a lighter tone, similar to Daredevil&rsquo;s appearance in<em> She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.</em> However, Marvel reworked the series, bringing in Dario Scardapane as showrunner along with new lead writers.</p>
<p>These changes have paid off, as <em>Daredevil: Born Again</em> has been widely praised by critics and audiences alike. It has also become one of the most-viewed shows on Disney+.</p>
<p>The first four episodes of <em>Daredevil: Born Again</em> are now streaming, with new episodes dropping weekly on Disney+.</p>
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Actor Jon Bernthal, who reprises his role as The Punisher in the show, revealed why he initially was not interested in being a part of Daredevil: Born Again.

The recently released fourth episode of Daredevil: Born Again saw the return of the fan-favourite vigilante, The Punisher. Fans can expect to see more of Frank Castle in upcoming episodes, as well as in the second season, which is currently in production. Also Read: Diddy had no clue that Kanye would leak their jail video call in new song Marvel announces The Punisher special Marvel has also revealed plans for a Punisher special, which will be set between the two seasons of Daredevil: Born Again. The special is rumoured to explore Frank Castle’s journey before and after the events of season 1. "See you around, Red." A new episode of Marvel Television's #DaredevilBornAgain is now streaming on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/t3DmgIVCFf — Daredevil (@Daredevil) March 19, 2025 Also Read: Disney+ renews Percy Jackson for season 3 ahead of season 2 premiere Why Jon Bernthal initially rejected Daredevil: Born Again Jon Bernthal, who reprises his role as The Punisher, revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that he was not interested in joining the earlier version of the show. Despite his excitement to return, he felt that the initial tone did not do justice to Frank Castle’s character. "Ultimately, I didn't see it. I didn't see the version of Frank, and what they wanted from Frank [didn't] really make sense to me and I thought would not appeal to the fans and wouldn't be congruent," Bernthal said. He added, "It was not something I was really interested in doing. So we had to walk away." Also Read: Could Luke Cage make his MCU debut in Daredevil: Born Again season 2? Marvel reworks Daredevil: Born Again The original version of Daredevil: Born Again was not true to the beloved Netflix adaptation and reportedly had a lighter tone, similar to Daredevil’s appearance in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. However, Marvel reworked the series, bringing in Dario Scardapane as showrunner along with new lead writers. These changes have paid off, as Daredevil: Born Again has been widely praised by critics and audiences alike. It has also become one of the most-viewed shows on Disney+. The first four episodes of Daredevil: Born Again are now streaming, with new episodes dropping weekly on Disney+. Also Read: Ne Zha 2 overtakes Star Wars: The Force Awakens becomes fifth highest-grossing movie of all time

Jon Bernthal reveals why he initially walked away from Daredevil: Born Again

<p>A new behind-the-scenes image of Daredevil actor Jon Bernthal alongside Tom Holland from the set of director Christopher Nolan's fantasy epic <em>The Odyssey</em> has leaked online.</p>
<p>While we know that Holland will be playing the role of Telemachus, the son of the Greek hero Odysseus, played by Matt Damon, details of Bernthal's role remain unknown.</p>
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<h2>Bernthal and Holland in the MCU</h2>
<p>Bernthal and Holland are both part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), with Bernthal playing the vigilante <em>The Punisher</em> in the ongoing first season of <em>Daredevil: Born Again</em> on Disney+.</p>
<p>Marvel has pushed back the release of <em>Spider-Man 4 </em>to avoid competition with <em>The Odyssey</em>, allowing Holland to focus on his role in Nolan&rsquo;s highly anticipated film. Robert Downey Jr. was also offered a part in<em> The Odyssey</em> but declined due to scheduling conflicts with <em>Avengers: Doomsday.</em></p>
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<h2>Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s most expensive project&nbsp;</h2>
<p><em>The Odyssey</em> is Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s most expensive project to date, with a budget of $250 million. It will utilise cutting-edge IMAX technology to bring Homer&rsquo;s legendary tale to life. Filming began in February in the United Kingdom and is currently underway in the Aeolian Islands in Sicily, Italy.</p>
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<h2>Adapting Homer&rsquo;s epic for the big screen</h2>
<p>The film is an adaptation of Homer&rsquo;s The Odyssey, which follows Odysseus on his decade-long voyage home after the Trojan War.</p>
<p>Cursed by Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, Odysseus and his crew must navigate a treacherous journey filled with mythical creatures and divine obstacles.</p>
<p><em>The Odyssey</em> is set for a worldwide release on 17 July 2026.</p>
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A new behind-the-scenes image of Daredevil actor Jon Bernthal alongside Tom Holland from the set of director Christopher Nolan's fantasy epic The Odyssey has leaked online.

A new behind-the-scenes image of Daredevil actor Jon Bernthal alongside Tom Holland from the set of director Christopher Nolan's fantasy epic The Odyssey has leaked online. While we know that Holland will be playing the role of Telemachus, the son of the Greek hero Odysseus, played by Matt Damon, details of Bernthal's role remain unknown. pic.twitter.com/w3VaRWc7sW — Christopher Nolan media (@ChrisNolanMedia) March 13, 2025 Also Read: DCU faces uncertainty amidst Studio co-head Peter Safran departure rumours Bernthal and Holland in the MCU Bernthal and Holland are both part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), with Bernthal playing the vigilante The Punisher in the ongoing first season of Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+. Marvel has pushed back the release of Spider-Man 4 to avoid competition with The Odyssey, allowing Holland to focus on his role in Nolan’s highly anticipated film. Robert Downey Jr. was also offered a part in The Odyssey but declined due to scheduling conflicts with Avengers: Doomsday. Also Read: Claymore live-action series in development at CBS Studios Christopher Nolan’s most expensive project The Odyssey is Christopher Nolan’s most expensive project to date, with a budget of $250 million. It will utilise cutting-edge IMAX technology to bring Homer’s legendary tale to life. Filming began in February in the United Kingdom and is currently underway in the Aeolian Islands in Sicily, Italy. pic.twitter.com/rB5HYhkeZW — Christopher Nolan media (@ChrisNolanMedia) March 12, 2025 Also Read: 'Deep bonding of mutual trust': Soundarya's husband Raghu GS reacts to allegations against Mohan Babu Adapting Homer’s epic for the big screen The film is an adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey, which follows Odysseus on his decade-long voyage home after the Trojan War. Cursed by Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, Odysseus and his crew must navigate a treacherous journey filled with mythical creatures and divine obstacles. The Odyssey is set for a worldwide release on 17 July 2026. Also Read: Spider-Man 4: Sadie Sink's rumoured to play iconic Marvel character alongside Tom Holland

Jon Bernthal spotted on the sets of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

<p>It was recently announced that Jon Bernthal will come back in the role of the Punisher in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He will reprise the role in the upcoming series&nbsp;<em>Daredevil: Born Again</em> alongside Charlie Cox who will essay the titular role. Now, the Frank Castle himself has confirmed the casting. On Instagram, he shared a screenshot of himself in the role of Marvel anti-hero. He let the image do the talking and did not write any caption. It is not clear yet how big the role of Bernthal as Punisher will be. But fans of the character and the actor's take on it are delighted anyway.</p>

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<h2>Why was Jon Bernthal's performance as the Punisher so special?</h2>

<p>Bernthal's portrayal of the character in Daredevil as well as a standalone series for Netflix was widely praised. It was intense, brooding, and unapologetically violent. He perfectly captured the Punisher's brutal and ruthless nature, as well as his deep emotional pain and trauma from the loss of his family. He brought a level of depth and complexity to the character, making him more than just a one-dimensional vigilante.</p>

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<p>Bernthal's physicality and fighting skills are also on full display in the series, as he convincingly portrays the Punisher's combat prowess and ability to take down multiple opponents at once. He brings a level of authenticity to the role, having undergone extensive training in military tactics and weapons handling to accurately portray the character's background as a former Marine.</p>

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<h2>Who is the Punisher?</h2>

<p>The Punisher or Frank Castle is a Marvel Comics character. He first appeared in <em>The Amazing Spider-Man</em> #129 in 1974. Castle is a former United States Marine Corps officer turned vigilante after his family was murdered by criminals. He is known for his brutal and uncompromising methods of dealing with crime and has become a fan-favorite anti-hero.</p>

<p>The Punisher is often depicted as wearing a black shirt with a white skull on it, which has become his signature symbol. He is also typically armed with an array of firearms and explosives, which he uses to take down his enemies. Castle's backstory is an important part of his character, as it informs his motivation for his vigilantism.</p>

<p>Despite his extreme methods, the Punisher is often portrayed as having a strong moral compass and a deep sense of justice. He is willing to take on corrupt government officials, organised crime syndicates, and even other superheroes if he believes they are not doing enough to combat crime.</p>

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It was recently announced that Jon Bernthal will come back in the role of the Punisher in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He will reprise the role in the upcoming series Daredevil: Born Again alongside Charlie Cox who will essay the titular role.

It was recently announced that Jon Bernthal will come back in the role of the Punisher in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He will reprise the role in the upcoming series Daredevil: Born Again alongside Charlie Cox who will essay the titular role. Now, the Frank Castle himself has confirmed the casting. On Instagram, he shared a screenshot of himself in the role of Marvel anti-hero. He let the image do the talking and did not write any caption. It is not clear yet how big the role of Bernthal as Punisher will be. But fans of the character and the actor's take on it are delighted anyway. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jon Bernthal (@jonnybernthal) × Why was Jon Bernthal's performance as the Punisher so special? Bernthal's portrayal of the character in Daredevil as well as a standalone series for Netflix was widely praised. It was intense, brooding, and unapologetically violent. He perfectly captured the Punisher's brutal and ruthless nature, as well as his deep emotional pain and trauma from the loss of his family. He brought a level of depth and complexity to the character, making him more than just a one-dimensional vigilante. Bernthal's physicality and fighting skills are also on full display in the series, as he convincingly portrays the Punisher's combat prowess and ability to take down multiple opponents at once. He brings a level of authenticity to the role, having undergone extensive training in military tactics and weapons handling to accurately portray the character's background as a former Marine. Also Read: Six things that make absolutely NO sense in Marvel movies Who is the Punisher? The Punisher or Frank Castle is a Marvel Comics character. He first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #129 in 1974. Castle is a former United States Marine Corps officer turned vigilante after his family was murdered by criminals. He is known for his brutal and uncompromising methods of dealing with crime and has become a fan-favorite anti-hero. The Punisher is often depicted as wearing a black shirt with a white skull on it, which has become his signature symbol. He is also typically armed with an array of firearms and explosives, which he uses to take down his enemies. Castle's backstory is an important part of his character, as it informs his motivation for his vigilantism. Despite his extreme methods, the Punisher is often portrayed as having a strong moral compass and a deep sense of justice. He is willing to take on corrupt government officials, organised crime syndicates, and even other superheroes if he believes they are not doing enough to combat crime. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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