Jon Bernthal is reprising his role as Frank Castle, also known as the Punisher, in the upcoming Disney+ series 'Daredevil: Born Again.' Set photos have surfaced showing Bernthal alongside Charlie Cox's Daredevil character, both drenched in blood. The series is currently in production in New York City.
Bernthal first portrayed the Punisher in Netflix's 'The Punisher' series, which ran for two seasons and 26 episodes from 2017 to 2019. 'Daredevil: Born Again' is set to feature a reunion of actors from the Netflix Marvel shows, including Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Wilson Bethel, and Vincent D'Onofrio.
The show marks the official integration of these characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Since the cancellation of his Netflix series in 2019, Bernthal has not portrayed the Punisher on screen.
The Punisher, a character from Marvel comics, is a former U.S. soldier seeking vengeance after his family is tragically killed. Armed with an arsenal of weapons, he embarks on a relentless quest for justice.
Details about how the Punisher fits into the storyline of 'Daredevil: Born Again' have not been revealed, as the plot remains shrouded in secrecy.
'Daredevil: Born Again' has faced some production challenges, including changes in the creative team and a pause in filming due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Despite these setbacks, the series is moving forward with new showrunner Dario Scardapane, who previously worked on Bernthal's 'The Punisher.'
Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, known for their work on Marvel's 'Moon Knight' and 'Loki' Season 2, have also joined the project. The original 18-episode order for the series may have been altered as a result of these changes.
As of now, a release date for 'Daredevil: Born Again' on Disney+ has not been announced. Fans can catch a glimpse of the upcoming series through leaked set photos circulating online.
