· what made fans sit up was not just the announcement of punisher: · marvel studios announced a new special featuring jon bernthals the punisher, with the actor set to reprise his role as frank castle. · jon bernthal discusses how co-writing the upcoming frank castle, aka punisher, special presentation came about and who he has consulted. · the punisher actor jon bernthal shared what he believes makes frank castle resonate with various audiences. Without spoiling anything, the show eventually puts frank. From gripping performances in “the walking dead” to compelling roles in “the punisher,” he has left an indelible mark on both the big and small screens. His frank is tormented, passionate, and nervous. But after his previous statement, i’m not sure anymore if he truly understands the story and message of the punisher. · jon bernthal’s career is a testament to his remarkable talent and versatility. Bernthal’s performance as frank castle … · showrunner dario scardapane recently told ign that story has been “begging to be told,” and will run throughout the show’s two seasons. · bernthal’s portrayal of frank castle has been celebrated for its raw intensity and moral complexity, traits that starkly contrast peter parker’s hopeful and empathetic nature. In an interview with collider, bernthal described groups of people and professions who may, for one reason or another, be attracted to watching frank castles brutal sense of justice. · i know bernthal loves his character so much—frank is in his bones, he once said, and we love a passionate actor who takes his job seriously. It was the fact that jon bernthal had already reignited the fire. Jon brought fire to his portrayal. Its a case where a character was very different from what i expected, but i was absolutely captivated by the acting. Bernthal will also co-write the story for the special alongside director reinaldo marcus green. · jon bernthal said his version of frank castle is partly inspired by his friends in the military, some of whom were criticized for wearing the punisher skull symbol on the field.