June92015

Marvel's Daredevil Gets A New Logo And Finds Its ‘Punisher’!

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It’s been long speculated with the success of Marvel’s Daredevil that Netflix was positioning itself for a new series based on Marvel Comics outlaw crime fighter, The Punisher. Names like Frank Grillo and Scott Adkins have all but crossed the lips and fingertips of many a fan online fawning for a new live-action interpretation of the character which currently has several feature films under its belt, including actor Thomas Jane’s 2004 offering preceding his brief return in the Adi Shankar-produced 2012 Bootleg Universe short, Dirty Laundry.

This week, new trade reports are putting a stop on all speculation with word that The Walking Dead series and Snitch movie co-star, actor Jon Berenthal now reporting for duty as the supporting role of the iconic vigilante in the second season of Marvel’s Daredevil. The character, infamously known for his unforgiving methodical means of dispensing justice, first appeared in 1974 and was created by Gerry Conway, Ross Andru and John Romita, Sr., centered on a story of Frank Castle, a war veteran whose symbolic alterego as the title character takes over in his dark rebirth following the murder of his family at the hands of the mob.

There are no details yet on how his role will come into play, although Daredevil is one of four shoes Netflix has in its roster with two others being Luke Cage and Iron Fist, two key members of “Heroes For Hire” which is also one of The Punisher’s known affiliations. Doug Petrie and newly-attached Akira writer Marco Ramirez are showrunning the second season with actor Charlie Cox returning to star.

Read the official announcement below from Marvel and check out the new official logo as well!

Jon Bernthal (“Wolf of Wall Street,” “The Walking Dead, ” “Fury”) joins the upcoming season of “Marvel’s Daredevil,” streaming only on Netflix in 2016!
Bernthal will portray The Punisher, one of Marvel’s most popular characters. He is a vigilante who aims to clean up New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen by any means necessary, no matter how lethal the results.
“Jon Bernthal brings an unmatched intensity to every role he takes on, with a potent blend of power, motivation and vulnerability that will connect with audiences,” said Jeph Loeb, Marvel’s Head of Television. “Castle’s appearance will bring dramatic changes to the world of Matt Murdock and nothing will be the same.”
Bernthal will also appear in the upcoming action thriller “The Accountant.”
“Marvel’s Daredevil” is Executive Produced by Doug Petrie (“American Horror Story,” “Buffy The Vampire Slayer”), Marco Ramirez (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “DaVinci’s Demons”) and Drew Goddard (“Cabin in the Woods,” “Lost”), along with Marvel TV’s Jeph Loeb (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones.”)
“Marvel’s Daredevil” is produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios. Season one of “Marvel’s Daredevil” is now streaming on Netflix.
Blinded as a young boy but imbued with extraordinary senses, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) fights against injustice by day as a lawyer, and by night as the Super Hero “Daredevil” in modern day Hell’s Kitchen, New York City. “Marvel’s Daredevil” stars Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson and Rosario Dawson.