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[Toothless]

Dunno if he's the biggest, given the Netflix shows alone have D'onofrio, Dawson, and a Doctor.

But still pretty big.

A huge actor? What? I'm clearly missing something about this guy's career, especially in relation to a lot of the other folks cast in this universe so far.

Bernthal has been trying to make it big as a movie star; Fury, Wolf of Wall Street, and soon Sicario have all implied he doesn't want to return to TV. That's what's shocking about this to me,

 

[BabyFaceKillah]

ehh

 

[Joe Prodigy]

Whoa! Awesome news!

 

[antonz]

Bernthal has been trying to make it big as a movie star; Fury, Wolf of Wall Street, and soon Sicario have all implied he doesn't want to return to TV. That's what's shocking about this to me,

There are just some roles people are willing to take. Marvel may already be whispering the sweet nothings in his ears of taking Frank Castle much larger

 

[J10]

Bernthal has been trying to make it big as a movie star; Fury, Wolf of Wall Street, and soon Sicario have all implied he doesn't want to return to TV. That's what's shocking about this to me,

It's Marvel. He's probably got a movie appearance in his contract. I'd bet that they all do.

 

[Hazmat]

I really can't imagine better casting for this. There might be someone better at a higher level (I've never given it much thought), but of all the people within the reach of Netflix, this is a score.

 

[Lord Fagan]

It's Marvel. He's probably got a movie appearance in his contract. I'd bet that they all do.

Charlie Cox has confirmed it's in his contract, which doesn't confirm that for everybody on a Marvel Netflix show, but it would suggest that such an arrangement isn't impossible.

Besides, any Marvel live-action role virtually guarantees a level of global exposure that a hungry actor like Bernthal would be crazy to pass up.

 

[Badpsychometry]

"Thanks for the love yall. Let's get it. Honored." - Jon Bernthal.

So is it confirmed that we are getting the welcome back Frank version of the punisher??

 

[Miles Quaritch]

There are just some roles people are willing to take. Marvel may already be whispering the sweet nothings in his ears of taking Frank Castle much larger

I certainly hope they are. I'd love a Punisher show or a new movie.

Or both. A new show that transitions into a movie...

Actually, let's keep it as a show. Better chance of it surviving longer that way...

 

[antonz]

I certainly hope they are. I'd love a Punisher show or a new movie.

Or both. A new show that transitions into a movie...

Actually, let's keep it as a show. Better chance of it surviving longer that way...

As much as Id love another shot at a movie I do think now that Netflix is in the TV show market now and are willing to go for that Harder rating Punisher really is an ideal fit there

 

[anaron]

this really is brilliant casting. dude can be scary as fuck which is exactly what Castle needs

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

How long before we might see some sort of promo shots?

 

[Mudcrab]

He was born to write that character. Both his Marvel Knights run and his MAX run are legendary.

He's back writing for Marvel again for Secret Wars. Maybe, just maybe, they can get him to do another go at Frank post Secret Wars.

Ennis is doing another Punisher series. Mostly focused on Vietnam I believe.

 

[lazygecko]

Ennis is doing another Punisher series. Mostly focused on Vietnam I believe.

Is that for the MAX incarnation? Because it seemed like 616 Punisher was quietly retconned into being an Iraq veteran.

 

[Vossler]

Meh - Tom Jane is better.

 

[Kevinroc]

How long before we might see some sort of promo shots?

Have they finished production on Jessica Jones yet?

 

[Tugatrix]

Meh - Tom Jane is better.

 

[Mudcrab]

Is that for the MAX incarnation? Because it seemed like 616 Punisher was quietly retconned into being an Iraq veteran.

Yes. Not sure what's going to happen with 616 Castle.

 

[Enco]

I'm excited.

Nearly done with S1 and it's brilliant. I hate Karen though. So annoying.

 

[blazenumb1]

Great casting, he will be great fit in that role.

 

[March of the Crabs]

Not too sure how I feel about the actor (not the biggest fan) but I can't resist more Punisher. Hopefully there's a Punisher show or a new movie on the horizon.

 

[dark_inferno]

Even trough his acting was a bit wierd sometimes in Walking Dead... im fine with him.

 

[stn]

What comic is this from? I'm intrigued.

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

What comic is this from? I'm intrigued.

Welcome Back Frank. The comic Jon Bernthal is reading and what YOU should too. It's great and a lot of the Tom Jane movie drew from it. Only the comic is about ten times dumber but in a good way.

Spacker Dave!

 

[Sinatar]

What comic is this from? I'm intrigued.

Welcome Back Frank.

 

[lazygecko]

Wish Wolverine was part of the MCU so they could re-enact these classic moments

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/jon-bernthal-thrilled-to-play-the-punisher-on-daredevil

In an interview with ABC News, Jon Bernthal couldn't contain his excitement about his upcoming role as the Punisher in Marvel's "Daredevil" Netflix series.

"Oh man, it's just a huge honor to play the part and that's all I can say about that," he shared. "I'm very thrilled and we haven't started yet, but I'm very much looking forward to it."

Bernthal was cast as the character last week, but this is the first time he has spoken publicly about the role. Marvel Television's official description of the Punisher calls the character "a vigilante who aims to clean up New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen by any means necessary, no matter how lethal the results."

Bernthal played Shane Walsh on the first two seasons of "The Walking Dead," and has appeared on the big screen in "The Wolf of Wall Street" and "Fury."

The second season of "Daredevil" is set to debut in 2016. Charlie Cox and Rosario Dawson will both return, as the title character and Claire Temple, respectively. Doug Petrie and Marco Ramirez, who both worked on the first season, will take over as showrunners from Steven DeKnight.

He is very thrilled.

 

[alexandros]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/jon-bernthal-thrilled-to-play-the-punisher-on-daredevil



He is very thrilled.

So are we

 

[neorej]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/jon-bernthal-thrilled-to-play-the-punisher-on-daredevil



He is very thrilled.

Actor is excited about his next gig. Shocking news. Imagine what would happen is he said "yeah, I've got erm punishment-gig going on in the new Daring Devil movie. Kind of looking forward to it, although it seriously eats into my lay on the beach time."

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

He seems to be reading Ennis' MK and MAX series for research:

 

[Corpekata]

Man he looks really old in that picture.

 

[Chinner]

He seems to be reading Ennis' MK and MAX series for research:

probably the best place to start. wonder if daredevil will use the MAX punisher as the baseline.

 

[Walpurgis]

So far we have Elektra and The Punisher, damn season 2 is stacked! This guy looks like a criminal. I wonder how he looks with a beard.

 

[J10]

Man he looks really old in that picture.

I don't see one wrinkle on his face.

 

[Gr1mLock]

Does he really get a neck tattoo?

 

[jon bones]

great to see him reading MAX for inspiration. i have a real good feeling about this.

 

[rexor0717]

He seems to be reading Ennis' MK and MAX series for research:

Does he live in Ventura cuz I think I know that comic shop.

Edit: Yes, he was in fact. Cool.

 

[SoilBreak]

Man he looks really old in that picture.

He doesn't look that old but the Punisher should look a little bit grizzled & rugged .

 

[Tugatrix]

what Punisher comics should I read?

 

[SoilBreak]

what Punisher comics should I read?

Garth Ennis' Punisher MAX

 

[Chinner]

what Punisher comics should I read?

Probably start with MAX. Greg Rucka's run is also pretty excellent.

 

[jon bones]

Garth Ennis' Punisher MAX

Probably start with MAX. Greg Rucka's run is also pretty excellent.

yep, MAX and then Rucka's run

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

I'm echoing the MAX and Rucka nods.

MAX for Punisher at his most "realistic" and extreme. Rucka for how he best fits in with the superheroic MU.

 

[SoilBreak]

Place your bets, Marvelites. When Daredevil returns for its second season on Netflix, the streets of Hell’s Kitchen will quickly become an arena for The Man Without Fear and The Punisher.

New reports claim that Daredevil and The Punisher (played by Jon Bernthal) will lock horn heads throughout Daredevil Season Two. Marvel’s biggest vigilantes will grapple each other’s throats so fiercely, that most see Frank Castle as one of Season Two’s larger antagonists. And according to a anonymous source with Nerdist, Daredevil’s new co-showrunner Marco Ramirez has labeled the upcoming season as “Daredevil Vs. Punisher.” If Daredevil were around, he’d probably get a splitting headache from the cacophony of fans’ hearts exploding in their chests.

http://comicbook.com/2015/06/26/daredevil-season-2-is-being-referred-to-as-daredevil-vs-the-puni/

 

[Rhaknar]

Welcome back Frank is fantastic and a must read. its on Marvel Unlimited if you have a sub to that

http://comicbook.com/2015/06/26/daredevil-season-2-is-being-referred-to-as-daredevil-vs-the-puni/

the right way to do it. Cant just be a 2 ep thing

 

[Loxley]

This was mentioned earlier the thread, but man...next year we're getting Batman vs Superman, Captain America vs. Iron Man, and Daredevil vs. The Punisher.

Awesome.

 

[duckroll]

This was mentioned earlier the thread, but man...next year we're getting Batman vs Superman, Captain America vs. Iron Man, and Daredevil vs. The Punisher.

Awesome.

Joker vs Deadshot, maybe Cyclops vs Wolverine.

 

[Tugatrix]

Do Rucka's and Max comics have origin story?

 

[jon bones]

This was mentioned earlier the thread, but man...next year we're getting Batman vs Superman, Captain America vs. Iron Man, and Daredevil vs. The Punisher.

Joker vs Deadshot, maybe Cyclops vs Wolverine.

what a time to be alive

where are you with Cyke vs Wolvie though? i know we're def getting Cyke vs. Storm which is almost equally rad

 

[odiin]

Do Rucka's and Max comics have origin story?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0785110259/?tag=neogaf0e-20