Rumored but never confirmed,
Marvel has today announced the development of Marvel's The Punisher for
Netflix. The series marks the sixth collaboration between the superhero giant
and the streaming platform, which also includes, Marvel's Daredevil, Marvel's
Jessica Jones, Marvel's Luke Cage, Marvel's Iron Fist, and Marvel's The
Defenders.
Jon Bernthal reprises
his role as Frank Castle, a character introduced to fans earlier this year in
the second season of the Marvel’s Daredevil. Steve Lightfoot
("Hannibal") will serve as an executive producer and showrunner in
addition to writing the series’ first two episodes.
"We want to thank the fans who are clamoring for more of Jon’s
stunning and powerful performance as Frank Castle from ‘Marvel’s Daredevil,'"
said Executive Producer/Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb, "Now combined
with Showrunner Steve Lightfoot’s compelling writing, we’re thrilled to bring
'Marvel’s The Punisher' to Netflix."
"Jon hooked our global audience with his performance as Frank Castle
from the moment he stepped on screen in 'Marvel’s Daredevil,' and we are
looking forward to seeing more of him in this role under the vision of Steve
Lightfoot," said Cindy Holland, Netflix Vice President of Original
Content.
"For me, the complexity and unpredictability of Frank Castle make him
an incredibly compelling character and I couldn’t be more excited to dive into
his world," said Executive Producer and Showrunner, Steve Lightfoot. "After
watching Jon’s performance in ‘Marvel’s Daredevil’ I could not be more excited
to be working with him to further develop and progress the story of this
anti-hero in a show of his own."
Source - Marvel
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