Daredevil: Born Again
Jon Bernthal ’s initial refusal to be part ofDaredevil : Born Againonly make up the future of his character in the MCU that much more authoritative . Bernthal was rumored to be part ofDaredevil : Born Again ’s castas soon as the show begin production twelvemonth ago . However , what many did not know until after theending ofDaredevil : abide Againepisode 4is that the actor declined to be part of the show during the earliest mean solar day of its development .
Of naturally , Bernthal eventually ended up changing his mind and allowed forPunisher ’s return inDaredevil : Born Again . The aspect between him and Matt Murdock in sequence 4 was one of the standout moments of the show thus far , instantly fall back into the complex psychological battle that has long live between the two character . Not only does this promise more Frank Castle in theMCU ’s upcoming idiot box shows , but it renders those narrative even more important given Bernthal ’s initial hesitancy to reprise his purpose .
Jon Bernthal Originally Declined To Appear As The Punisher In Daredevil: Born Again
And Recently Gave His Reasoning As To Why
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Shortly after the release ofDaredevil : turn out Againepisode 4,Entertainment Weeklyreleased an consultation with Bernthal that explored the thespian ’s resurgence as Frank Castle in the MCU . It was during this interview that Bernthal first admitted that he declined to hark back for the original plan ofDaredevil : Born Again . This original plan persevered through the ontogenesis of six episodes , yet a break in production cause by the industry strikes of 2023 allowed Marvel Studios ' execs andDaredevil : Born Again ’s cat alike to admit the show was not form .
Concerning why it was not working for Bernthal specifically , the actor express that the look , expressive style , and account did not feel congruent with what he knew Frank Castle / The Punisher to be . Bernthal stated
" at last , I did n’t see it . I did n’t see the translation of Frank , and what they wanted from Frank [ did n’t ] really make horse sense to meand I thought would not appeal to the devotee … "
Bernthal goes on to say that he was but not concerned in doing it , so he walked away fromDaredevil : Born Again . Of course , the creative redevelopment of the show has been no occult , but many assumed the like of Bernthal , Cox , and D’Onofrio were involved from the start . While the latter two histrion may have been , the reveal that Bernthal declined at first is very interesting .
Bernthal’s Return Says Promising Things About The Rest Of Season 1 & The Show’s Future
The Overhaul Changed Bernthal’s Mind
venerate not , hothead : Born Again time of year 2 is already confirmed to be occur after the first season , and here is everything we know about it thus far .
Bernthal remark in the aforementioned audience that he was given a set more exemption to express his desires for Frank ’s reference after the creative redevelopment . He also states that , as an actor and fabricator , he could not let his love of play that role overtake his motive to do what is best for the character . This implies that the service ofDaredevil : Born Againmeant that Bernthal could finally serve the persona of Frank Castle the good after an ab initio rickety start , proving how promising the show ’s future truly is .
Jon Bernthal’s Perspective On The Punisher Makes The Upcoming Spinoff More Exciting
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Is Not The Only Upcoming Appearance For Bernthal
The Punisher Special Presentation is expected to be released on Disney+ at some point in 2026 .
This announcement was exciting enough already , but Bernthal ’s Logos about the character afterDaredevil : bear Againepisode 4 have only increased the prevision to incomputable heights . Not only has Bernthal confirm that Marvel Studios are let him depict a edition of the character he like , but that the story itself is"really special . It ’s the visceral , psychologically complex , relentless , no - holds - bar version of Frank . “Bernthal has essay beyond all dubiousness that he knows this character in effect than most , makingDaredevil : stand Again ’s time to come just as important as The Punisher ’s limited is exciting .
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