Since its cancellation, fans have been campaigning to see Jon Bernthal return as the titular character in The Punisher. From 2017 to 2019, it was released on Netflix among the rest of the Defenders saga.
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Based on the violent vigilante and anti-hero from Marvel Comics, the series is a spin-off from the hugely successful daredevil series which is one of the first Defenders Saga series to be renewed, after moving to Disney+.
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The now-defunct former Marvel TV chief Jeph Loeb wrote in a letter to fans commenting on the end of the Defenders saga, he also hinted at a possible renewal at the time, he said. declared:
“Our network partner may have decided they don’t want to continue telling the stories of these great characters…but you know Marvel better than that.”
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With daredevil back in She-Hulk and his own new series Daredevil: Born Again, Marvel could test the waters on the Defenders saga, we can expect more revivals after its success. Since Charlie Cox also insisted on seeing Jon Bernthal return as the Punisher, it could happen sooner.
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Portraying Claire Temple in several series under the Defenders Saga umbrella, Rosario Dawson has appeared in all series except The PunisherCommenting on the same at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, she seemingly confirmed the series’ return and said:
“I hadn’t heard that announcement, but I found out yesterday that the Punisher was happening again. So, I feel like this is my second chance, because it’s the only one of the series I don’t. didn’t participate and I love Jon Bernthal so let’s collectively make this happen guys.
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But in a bizarre twist of events, the actor later clarified on Twitter that his confirmation was based on fan speculation and no direct knowledge, she wrote:
“I can’t be trusted…!” Obtaining information from fans during signings is apparently uncertain. My fault. I’m excited. Confirmation is key when you are told what you want to hear…”
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Surprised by the sudden turn of events and tied to Kevin Feige’s strict rule on spoiled announcements and movies, many fans believe the clarification stemmed from threats from Marvel’s president rather than an actual misunderstanding.
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