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"Daredevil" season 2 is kicking things up a notch by adding one of the most popular Marvel characters: Frank Castle a.k.a. the Punisher. According to Marvel, the Punisher is going to be portrayed by none other than Jon Bernthal, famous for portraying Shane Walsh in the first two seasons of AMC's "The Walking Dead" TV series.
Frank Castle was once a law enforcement officer who became a ruthless vigilante after the mob killed his whole family. Unlike most Marvel heroes, he has no superpowers and relies solely on guns, wits, and ruthless perseverance. Also, unlike most heroes, the Punisher never hesitates to kill someone.
It is still unknown if the Punisher is going to be working together with Matt Murdock a.k.a. Daredevil or if he will serve as some form of anti-hero or even as an antagonist now that Wilson Fisk a.k.a. Kingpin is behind bars for the time being.
"Jon Bernthal brings an unmatched intensity to every role he takes on, with a potent blend of power, motivation and vulnerability that will connect with audiences," explained Marvel's Head of Television Jeph Loeb. "Castle's appearance will bring dramatic changes to the world of Matt Murdock and nothing will be the same."
http://www.christiantoday.com/article/daredevil.s2.goes.big.casts.walking.dead.star.jon.bernthal.punisher/55941.htm
NewJeffCT
(56,828 posts)Shane as Frank Castle
Orrex
(63,169 posts)They already set the base for Elektra and The Hand. Can't wait for season 2!