A detail about Jon Bernthal's schedule has led to speculation that the actor has been reprising his role as The Punisher for a new Netflix series.
- Sep 23, 2016
AceShowbiz - Netflix's "The Punisher" might already be in production. There isn't much info shared regarding the project since the streaming service confirmed that the "Daredevil" season 2 villain, portrayed by Jon Bernthal, would be the next Marvel character to get his own TV series, but a small detail about the actor's schedule may offer a clue about the status of the project.
The official New York Comic Con Twitter has uploaded a photo that reveals the dates Bernthal will appear at the event. "Due to his Netflix production schedule, @jonnybernthal will only be at #NYCC on Saturday and Sunday," read the post.
The words "Netflix production schedule" have sparked speculation that "The Walking Dead" alum has been filming scenes as The Punisher a.k.a. Frank Castle. However, there's no word for which series Bernthal is reprising his role as The Punisher.
Due to his Netflix production schedule, @jonnybernthal will only be at #NYCC on Saturday and Sunday. More info: https://t.co/uMrzkxxJWM pic.twitter.com/Ro6nMfqvry
— New York Comic Con (@NY_Comic_Con) September 21, 2016
"Marvel's Iron Fist" starring Finn Jones is currently in production, and "Marvel's The Defenders" is expected to begin production before the end of 2016. Still, there's no confirmation if The Punisher will appear in any of those series. Meanwhile, "The Punisher" isn't going to premiere until after "The Defenders", which is slated for a 2017 debut.
