Last summer, rumors broke that Marvel and Netflix were already looking to give The Punisher his own solo series even before his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in Daredevil season 2. And now, it’s official!
According to Entertainment Weekly, The Punisher is going to series with Jon Bernthal reprising his role as Frank Castle/the Punisher. Apparently, The Punisher series was even further ahead than we were led to believe, as Steve Lightfoot (Hannibal) is already signed to be the showrunner. That means the series could go into production as soon as this year for a 2017 premiere on Netflix.
Out of all of the Marvel heroes, the Punisher is the one who will likely benefit the most from the TV-MA content that Netflix allows. The first two Punisher movies attempted to soften the character, and even the R-rated Punisher: War Zone movie failed to connect with audiences. Bernthal’s performance as the Punisher in Daredevil season 2 was widely praised, which means that his incarnation of the character already has a fan following.
Related: Watch Daredevil Season 2’s Most Talked About Fight Scene
The Punisher will be the fifth live-action Marvel series coming to Netflix, and the first to fall outside of the original four series deal for Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. It’s not clear when The Punisher will premiere on Netflix, but Marvel TV is expected to announce more details later today. Additionally, the EW report hints that Bernthal may make an appearance in The Defenders miniseries that brings all of Marvel’s Netflix heroes together for eight episodes.
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Daredevil Season 2 Photo Gallery
Daredevil Season 2 Gallery
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Daredevil, the Punisher, and Elektra
Meet the major players of the new season of Daredevil!
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Enter The Hand!
As you can see, Daredevil has a bit of a ninja problem this season.
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The Devil in Chains
Daredevil also has a Punisher problem!
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Elektra revealed
She was hinted at in the first season of Daredevil, and now Elektra is here!
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The Punisher victorious
It looks like Daredevil came out on the losing end of this fight...
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Into the Sewers
Who wants to bet that a dozen ninjas aren't waiting for Daredevil in the depths below?
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A Dark Cloud
Some ominous imagery from the new season of Daredevil.
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Daredevil Season 2
Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil.
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The Devil Comes Out To Play
A rare daylight image of Charlie Cox as Daredevil/Matt Murdock
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Enter: Elektra!
Élodie Yung as Elektra Natchios.
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Enter: The Punisher!
Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle a.k.a. The Punisher.
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Who died?
Matt (Charlie Cox), Karen (Deborah Ann Woll), and Foggy (Elden Henson) appear to be mourning someone they know.
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Matt and Karen play pool
Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) and Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll) get closer in Daredevil season 2.
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Daredevil vs. The Punisher
Things don't look so hot for Daredevil, as the Punisher has the upper hand in an early encounter.
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