Punisher’s Surprise Return Teased for Daredevil: Born Again
A recent social media post from Royce Johnson hints at Jon Bernthal’s possible involvement in Daredevil: Born Again’s second series, raising questions about the future of Netflix-era characters in the MCU.
Speculation has been reignited among fans of Marvel’s street-level heroes following a recent Instagram post by Royce Johnson, known for his role as Detective Sergeant Brett Mahoney in the original Netflix series. The post has prompted many to wonder whether Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle, better recognised as the Punisher, might be making an unexpected appearance in the upcoming second series of Daredevil: Born Again.
Previously, it was widely believed that Bernthal would not reprise his role alongside Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock in the new series. This assumption was based on earlier reports suggesting the character’s absence. However, Johnson’s latest social media activity has cast doubt on those claims, offering a glimmer of hope to those eager for Castle’s return.
Clues from Behind the Scenes
In the shared images, Johnson is seen alongside Cox and other familiar faces from the Netflix era. One particular photograph has caught the attention of keen-eyed observers: Johnson appears with Deborah Ann Woll, who played Karen, and Jon Bernthal, sporting the distinctive beard associated with his portrayal of the Punisher.
The timing of Bernthal’s appearance in the photo, complete with his signature facial hair, has led to speculation that the image was taken during the production of a much-anticipated special presentation. There remains the possibility, of course, that the photograph was captured while filming a separate project focused on Frank Castle, rather than the second series of Daredevil: Born Again. Nevertheless, the presence of both Karen and Mahoney in the same frame as Bernthal has fuelled theories that their characters could cross paths in whichever storyline unfolds next.
Strengthening the Marvel Connection
Regardless of the precise context, what is clear is that these developments are reinforcing the links between the beloved street-level vigilantes and the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe. As anticipation builds for the next wave of MCU projects, including the much-talked-about Avengers: Doomsday, the prospect of seeing familiar faces from the Netflix era return to the fold is proving rather exciting for long-time viewers.
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