Actor Jon Bernthal isn't just appearing in a Punisher special, he's penning it too.
Lemme Tell Ya About Jon Bernthal's Upcoming Marvel Punisher Special
Big news for fans of the gritty, no-nonsense anti-hero, Frank Castle aka The Punisher! After an impressive appearance in Daredevil: Born Again, Jon Bernthal is set to bring the MCU's Punisher back in a brand new special on Disney+.
In a chat with Entertainment Weekly, Bernthal spilled the beans about the upcoming project, sharing his excitement about diving deeper into the character. He praised the team for giving him the creative freedom to make the special a raw, unfiltered, and psychologically complex journey for Frank Castle.
You know, the kind of journey that doesn't pull any punches (no pun intended). Bernthal aims to go all out, ditching any fluff or attempts to soften the character. He wants to take Frank to the darkness and explore the harsh reality that no violence comes without a cost.
To give you an idea of what fans can expect, Bernthal dropped a hint, sharing a snap from the Punisher comics' "Final Days" arc. It's no secret that this storyline showcases the character's moral dilemmas and intense, low-stakes conflicts, making it a perfect fit for the special's one-off format on Disney+.
But here's the kicker – Bernthal himself is penning the special! Together with director, Reinaldo Marcus Green, the duo is gunning for a no-holds-barred portrayal of Frank Castle, with a storyline that stays true to the character's twisted essence.
So, buckle up, folks! With Bernthal steering the ship, we're about to witness the Punisher like never before. And hey, who knows? Maybe we'll uncover a little bit of ourselves in Frank's dark world too. After all, we're all just one bad day away from being him, right?
If you can't wait to catch the special, do yourself a favor and rewatch Bernthal's previous stint as The Punisher in the Netflix series. And don't forget to stream Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+ to get a taste of what's to come.
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The upcoming Marvel Punisher special on Disney+ will see Jon Bernthal reprising his role as Frank Castle, also known as The Punisher, after his impressive appearance in 'Daredevil: Born Again'.
In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, Bernthal revealed that he has been given creative freedom to delve deeper into the character, aiming for a raw, psychologically complex, and unfiltered portrayal of Frank Castle that won't pull any punches.
The special is rumored to be inspired by the 'Final Days' arc from Punisher comics, which explores the character's moral dilemmas and intense, low-stakes conflicts. Interestingly, Bernthal is both acting in and writing the special alongside director, Reinaldo Marcus Green.
So, mark your calendars for this thrilling journey into the dark world of Frank Castle. Don't miss out on rewatching Bernthal's previous stint as The Punisher on Netflix and streaming 'Daredevil: Born Again' on Disney+ to catch up before the new special drops.
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