actor Jon Bernthal Frank Castle, aka The Punisher, is back more than five years after his last appearance in the final episode of the second season of the Netflix series about the character. During a recent appearance as part of Disney's D23 Expo, the actor discussed Reckless: Born Againjoking that The revival will go “a step further” than the bold original series, which already pushed the boundaries of storytelling at Marvel..
Marvel fans got their first look at the footage from Reckless: Born Again At D23, the announcement quickly spread online. The teaser trailer featured Bernthal, as well as a look at returning characters Matt Murdock/Daredevil (Charlie Cox), Wilson Fisk/The Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio), a now-bearded Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson), and Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll). Bernthal said there was “real excitement” among the cast about returning to work, saying:
“We're all here, we're all very happy to be with each other, and we're proud of what we did. If you were a fan of the (previous) show, you'll be very happy.”
After noting that “reckless “The fans are the greatest fans in the world.” Bernthal also made it clear that they will enjoy the new series, which raises the stakes more than ever.. He said:
“I think if you're a fan of the show that you've seen before, you're going to be a fan of this show. I think we're taking it another step forward.”
Bernthal's comments echo the sentiments of other cast members, including Vincent D'Onofrio, who says rebirthIt will be darker and more violent than the original series.Kingpin may have been a twisted and scary enemy before, but D'Onofrio says he's even worse in the Disney+ revival. He said in a recent interview:
“There's one thing in particular that my character does that I can't believe was included in the story.”
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The D23 trailer also confirmed the appearance of the villain Muse, who is one of the most evil and violent characters in the comic book series. Her costume is also incredibly faithful to the comics, which fans have been praising online. At D23, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said the series represents a new direction for the characters. “In Reckless: Born Again“We channeled the essence of the original series but set a whole new course for Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk,” he said. New cast members joining the series include Michael Gandolfini (Many Saints in Newark), Margarita Levieva (Star Wars: The Disciple), and Ayelet Zurer (man of steel).
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when reckless The series was canceled after its third season on Netflix, and it seemed that Marvel Studios was ready to go in a different direction. Fan demand apparently led Marvel Studios to bring back star Charlie Cox to the series. Spider-Man: No Way Home and What's wrong?The response convinced them that a revival, not a remake, could work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That is, after a lot of drama and changes behind the scenes.
reckless The series premiered in 2015 and ran for three seasons on Netflix. Its success led to five additional spinoff series in 2015. Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, iron fistBernthal The Punisherand DefendersHowever, by 2019, all “Defenders-Verse” shows had been canceled, as Disney refocused its efforts on Marvel content for its streaming service only. All shows were added to the Marvel section of Disney+ in 2022, and earlier this year, they were added to the official MCU timeline. Return recklessHowever, Bernthal's emergence raises hopes among fans that the rest of the defenders could eventually return.
Reckless: Born Again
Premieres March 2025 on Disney+.
