The Punisher Special Set Photos Show Change in Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle Look

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In the first season of Daredevil: Born Again, Jon Bernthal’s character, The Punisher, made a comeback to the Marvel Universe. However, this is just the start of his journey back. Reports suggest that Bernthal will reprise his role as Frank Castle in Spider-Man: Fresh Start, and there are also plans for a standalone Disney+ special featuring him. Interestingly, filming for this special is currently underway in New York City, and recent photos leaked by Just Jared offer a glimpse of his updated appearance since his last outing, while also hinting at the villain he’ll likely face in the new project.

In my explanation, I’m highlighting the similarities between the current appearance of The Punisher and his initial look from “Daredevil: Born Again.” Here’s how I would rephrase it in the first person:

“I noticed that The Punisher is wearing a hoodie and jeans, keeping a low profile, but there’s more to his appearance. He sports a full beard, which actually mirrors his look from our first encounter in ‘Daredevil: Born Again’. In that meeting, he had longer hair and a beard, much like he does now.

As a devoted cinephile, I’m thrilled to share that Jon Bernthal is once again on set, breathing life into The Punisher! Today, it seems that the camera couldn’t help but capture some tantalizing glimpses of our next antagonist for the Disney+ project.

Want a peek at these intriguing photos? Click here to satisfy your curiosity!

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Initially, things would alter significantly later on. Upon reappearing to aid Daredevil in evading Fisk’s henchmen, the Punisher sported a new look – his hair was trimmed short, he had shaved off his beard, and he donned his classic Punisher vest and equipment once more. Towards the end of the season, he was apprehended and confined within Fisk’s compound. However, he managed to break free from captivity. As these images reveal, he now seems determined to avoid attention in a New York City that Fisk is gradually taking control over with an iron grip.

As a passionate movie buff, I can’t help but notice an intriguing detail from these photos – it appears the Punisher is leaving Gnucci’s Restaurant, a place closely linked to Isabella “Ma” Gnucci, a formidable mob boss and recurring adversary in Castle’s universe. This could be hinting at an upcoming confrontation between Castle and Ma Gnucci in the Punisher special – a battle that promises to be as intense as it is unpredictable!

Alongside his upcoming joint venture with Spider-Man, things are set to become more exhilarating than ever for Punisher enthusiasts, and it’s possible we might see him resume the role in Daredevil: Born Again season 2, even though no set photos of him have surfaced yet. But as we all know, anything can happen!

In a chat with The Hollywood Reporter, Bernthal hinted at what fans can anticipate in the Punisher special. If you were concerned about the series softening the character, Bernthal alleviated those concerns. “I have a deep affection for Frank,” Bernthal shared, “and I’m incredibly thankful for the chance to share the tale that I believe the audience deserves.” He went on to say, “We’re giving it our all and aiming to tell a Frank Castle story that won’t disappoint – it will be challenging, it won’t be easy, and I think it’s the kind of story this character necessitates. I’m simply overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity.

Bernthal was questioned about similarities to the original Netflix show. “It’s going to be quite dark; Frank doesn’t want to lighten up the darkness,” Bernthal replied. “I’m not sure if that’s the Netflix style, then that’s what it will be. It won’t be a lighter version of The Punisher, I can assure you of that.

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2025-07-19 20:09