UPDATE: Marvel And Netflix's PUNISHER Spinoff Officially On The Way; First Teaser Image Released

UPDATE: Marvel And Netflix's PUNISHER Spinoff Officially On The Way; First Teaser Image Released

It was rumored and then seemingly debunked, but now EW reports that we will indeed be getting a Daredevil spinoff starring Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle, AKA The Punisher. Click on for more...

By MarkCassidy - Apr 29, 2016 06:04 AM EST
Filed Under: The Punisher
Source: EW
In a bit of news sure to please fans of Jon Bernthal's ultra-violent take on the Marvel vigilante, EW reports that the Punisher character first introduced in season 2 of Netflix's Daredevil is officially getting the spinoff treatment.

Apparently Hannibal writer/executive producer Steve Lightfoot will serve as showrunner.

There's also the implication that we may see Castle show up in the superhero ensemble show, The Defenders, before he takes the fight to the scum of Hell's Kitchen in his solo adventure.




“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.”
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lukehero
lukehero - 4/29/2016, 6:21 AM
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KarolosPrime
KarolosPrime - 4/29/2016, 6:21 AM
[frick] Yes!!!!
YeezusWept
YeezusWept - 4/29/2016, 6:21 AM
YES!
Mercwitham0uth
Mercwitham0uth - 4/30/2016, 1:13 AM
@riseofloganX36 - aww whats the matter? Mad cause mommy and daddy wouldn't let you watch DD season 2? Poor baby. At least you have the Power Puff Rangers to watch and FoX-Men: Ivan Ooze.
Luminus
Luminus - 4/30/2016, 11:35 PM
@Mercwitham0uth - lol
blvdnoise
blvdnoise - 4/29/2016, 6:21 AM
THANK GOD...


MattBellissimo
MattBellissimo - 4/29/2016, 6:22 AM
Oh f*ck yes
FlyntCoal
FlyntCoal - 4/29/2016, 8:05 AM
@MattBellissimo - Hey man, New scoop.

Check out the 28:45 mark in the newest Heroic Insider video.
Avenger86
Avenger86 - 4/29/2016, 6:22 AM
SO MUCH YES!!!
NightwingDCU
NightwingDCU - 4/29/2016, 6:22 AM
It was only a matter of time..... let's [frick]ing do this!
leethario
leethario - 4/29/2016, 6:22 AM
YES!! More of the prison scene please.
MattBellissimo
MattBellissimo - 4/29/2016, 6:23 AM
And Steve Lightfoot too???

My god. Yes.
Omega
Omega - 4/29/2016, 6:35 AM
@MattBellissimo - Hannibal had weak script with a lot of plot holes.So im not sold on him.
Oberlin4Prez
Oberlin4Prez - 4/29/2016, 6:52 AM
@Omega - You wouldn't know good writing if it bit you in the face. Hannibal was a masterpiece of a show. Idiots like you are the reason it ended so briefly.
Typhoon20
Typhoon20 - 4/29/2016, 8:18 AM
@Omega - Note to self: disregard Omega's views on anything for future reference.
AlexdoxA
AlexdoxA - 4/29/2016, 6:24 AM
Great find Josh!!! Next!!
MattBellissimo
MattBellissimo - 4/29/2016, 6:25 AM
@AlexdoxA - Might wanna check the author bro
ICStoopedPeople
ICStoopedPeople - 4/29/2016, 6:53 AM
@MattBellissimo - You're doing great work as of late, Ror! Really proud of you, man!
AlexdoxA
AlexdoxA - 4/29/2016, 6:55 AM
@MattBellissimo - Sorry, it was a lame joke on my behalf. I knew it wasn't josh.
ICStoopedPeople
ICStoopedPeople - 4/29/2016, 8:27 AM
@AlexdoxA - The saddest part is I meant to continue the joke and forgot Mark Cassidy is Ror. I'm going back to bed.
AlexdoxA
AlexdoxA - 4/29/2016, 9:15 AM
@ICStoopedPeople - nighty night!
DallasAvenger
DallasAvenger - 4/29/2016, 6:24 AM
WHAT!?!?!?!?! Yes!!!!!! And yeah he should appear in the Defenders. They can make it work. Almost all my Netflix dreams have come true. Now just need to see Hellcat in costume and Moon Knight get his own show.
MrFurious93
MrFurious93 - 4/29/2016, 6:25 AM
This...Post... Is... AWESOME!!!
MrPositive
MrPositive - 4/29/2016, 6:25 AM
DeusExSponge
DeusExSponge - 4/29/2016, 6:26 AM
DAMN! That's one hell of a way to start off Friday! Thank you Marvel and Netflix!
kylo0607
kylo0607 - 4/29/2016, 6:27 AM
YAASSS! One of the best decisions Marvel/Netflix could do.
antman8o8
antman8o8 - 4/29/2016, 6:27 AM
BEST NEWS TODAY!!

GhostDog
GhostDog - 4/29/2016, 6:28 AM
The executive producer/writer of one of the most CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED TV SHOWS OF THE LAST TEN YEARS will be the showrunner for The Punisher...




Magus
Magus - 4/29/2016, 6:32 AM
@ComicsBornAndBred - If he can bring 10% of the quality of Hannibal to Punisher all will be right in the world
Chekkarma
Chekkarma - 4/29/2016, 6:35 AM
@ComicsBornAndBred - Yup,the cinematography of Hannibal was some of the best I've seen in a long time...Great but highly underrated show.
KillWolfhead
KillWolfhead - 4/29/2016, 6:38 AM
@ComicsBornAndBred - I miss Hannibal so much. It was like taking drugs
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