Jon Bernthal's Punisher Will Return After Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 in a Guardians of the Galaxy-Style Marvel Special

Jon Bernthal's iconic portrayal of The Punisher is set to make a thrilling comeback following the first season of Daredevil: Born Again. Fans can anticipate a unique Marvel special that echoes the style of the Guardians of the Galaxy holiday specials. According to Entertainment Weekly, Bernthal will not only reprise his role but also co-write the special alongside the acclaimed director of We Own This City, Reinaldo Marcus Green. Brad Winderbaum, head of Marvel Television, described the project as "a shotgun blast of a story, but also [one that] has all the pathos and emotion that you want out of a Frank Castle story," highlighting the excitement surrounding this venture.

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This news arrives as Marvel Television gears up for the return of the Defenders to Disney+. The street-level superhero team, featuring Matt Murdock's Daredevil, Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones, Mike Colter's Luke Cage, and Finn Jones' Iron Fist, was previously seen in action on Netflix before their adventures were migrated to Disney+ and integrated into the MCU canon. Brad Winderbaum expressed enthusiasm about exploring this "sandbox," acknowledging the challenges of television production compared to the limitless possibilities of comic books. Despite these constraints, he emphasized the creative excitement and ongoing exploration of this universe.

Daredevil: Born Again, set to premiere on March 4, will continue the saga that originated on Netflix. The series will feature the return of beloved characters such as The Punisher and Vincent D'Onofrio's Wilson Fisk, also known as Kingpin. The new threat they'll face is the artistically inclined serial killer known as Muse, adding a fresh and menacing challenge to the narrative.