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Story: Ray Stevenson expressed interest in doing a sequel featuring Barracuda as a villain. I'm in favor of that. I think Barracuda could be an awesome villain to see, and could engage Castle in a gunfight, or a brutal hand to hand bout. As an ex-gangster and ex-Green Berret, he is a formidable opponent for Punisher.
Writer:David S. Goyer
While this may be a very (very, very) over used choice, there is no doubt that David S. Goyer can write dark comicbook tales. With the Dark Knight Trilogy and Blade Trilogy under his belt, along with countless others including Man of Steel and its up coming sequel, its safe to say The Punisher would be in very good hands.
Director: James Mangold
Hear me out, The Wolverine was not flawless. But it was great movie. One of the many things that appealed to me was how they kept this "soldier' theme. If you've seen The Wolverine you'll know what I'm talking about. Also, Greg Rucka used a similar theme during his recent Punisher arc. I think Mangold would have an interesting take.
Casting:
Frank Castle/Punisher-Ray Stevenson or Joe Manganiello
Reasoning: I think Ray Stevenson gave a brutal portrail of the Punisher, and I would like to see him return. Also, I'm looking for a seasoned looking actor to play Castle. However, if MARVEL decides to reboot completely, then I would go for the younger Manganiello. It would have to be an origin or early on in his career. Both men have a muscular build and could play very intimidating characters.
Det. Soap-Dash Mihok or Elijah Wood
If this is a sequel as opposed to a reboot, then I would bring back Dash Mihok as Det. Soap. He could be the comedic relief and to make the movie dramatic, Barracuda could kill him. If its a reboot, get someone known for comedy and looks like (for lack of better words) a loser. If a reboot I'd say Elijah Wood for Soap. Also, if this is a reboot then Soap won't die, he'll just be in danger.
Harry Ebbing-Michael Douglas
In the comics, Harry Ebbing is a corrupt CEO who the Punisher is closing in on. He hires Barracuda to eliminate the Punisher. As soon as I see "corrupt CEO" I automatically think Michael Douglas.
Barracuda-Dwayne The Rock Johnson
I have seen a lot of Rock's movies, and I feel he is an incredible actor if given the right direction. I think he could bring a ruthlessness to Barracuda if a proper director pushed him. He already portrayed a thug turned Special Ops in GIJoe Retaliation. Also in GIJ:R, he had great fight scene chemistry with Stevenson, and looked physically superior. And if Manganiello is Castle, while they're roughly the same height, Rock looks like he outmuscles him.
Now if MARVEL plans on during a street level universe as part of the MCU, I would also introduce Kingpin into this movie. There are a few picks, so vote your favorite in the comments and I'll cast him in my DareDevil FanFic
For Kingpin, I'd say either:
1.John Goodman
2.Phillip Seymour Hoffman
3.Denzel Washington
4.Bruce Willis
5.Bryan Cranston
Sound off below and let me know what you think. I have a whole street level phase planned.