Twenty Seven (27!) Actors Who Could Replace Hugh Jackman As Wolverine

Hugh Jackman has just hung up his adamantium claws for good, his third Wolverine movie being the actor’s final outing as the X-Men character. (Allegedly). Although Jackman’s take on Wolverine has been different in some notable ways from how the character has typically been presented in Marvel comics, for many, Jackman’s name has become synonymous with the character. His tenure in the role (Jackman will have portrayed Wolverine over a span of 17 years across nine different films when all is said and done), combined with his gruff, yet amiable performance, means that whoever inherits the role will have the almost impossible task of living up to what Jackman brought to the table. While there are reportedly no current plans to recast the role once Jackman is done, any of the following actors would do a fine job as the next Wolverine if and when the role is eventually recast. Just about any male actor that has starred in a fighting movie, vampire movie, HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” or any CW series is eligible, and frankly, I think this Who’s Who’s List of Hollywood hunks have included them all.  Continue reading

Punisher Spin-Off Officially Ordered at Netflix!

Punisher Spin-Off Officially Ordered at Netflix!

Earlier this year, it was reported that Netflix was developing a Punisher spin-off, set to focus on Jon Bernthal’s gun-toting vigilante from “Marvel’s Daredevil” Season 2. The report was met with caution from Marvel TV head Jeph Loeb, but now Marvel and Netflix have made it official!

Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as Frank Castle in the series with Hannibal executive producer Steve Lightfoot set to serve as the series’ showrunner. Continue reading

The Disturbing Appeal of the Punisher

When the Punisher first entered the world of Marvel Comics, in a 1974 issue of “The Amazing-Spider Man”, he was supposed to be called “Assassin.” The series’s writer, Gerry Conway, envisioned the character as a villain who would eventually become an antihero, but Marvel’s Stan Lee advised against the name, saying it could never be used for a good guy. Lee, at least as he told Alter Ego magazine in a 2005 interview, suggested “The Punisher” instead.

In both that 1974 issue, and the second season of Netflix’s Daredevil, (which premiered in April, 2016), the Punisher is undoubtedly an assassin, gunning down New York mobsters with impunity. But his appeal is all thanks to Stan Lee’s clever name: Here, finally, is a disciplinarian who will set the bad guys straight. Continue reading

Netflix Plotting ‘Punisher’ Spinoff Starring Jon Bernthal

The series would be a spinoff of 'Daredevil,' where 'The Walking Dead' alum will make his debut in season two.

Netflix may be expanding its relationship with Marvel.

The streaming service is eyeing a potential stand-alone series called “The Punisher”, a “Daredevil” spinoff, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

The series would be a spinoff of “Daredevil,” where “The Walking Dead” alum will make his debut in season two. Continue reading

THE PUNISHER Series Reportedly In Development at Marvel and Netflix


We’ve already heard rumors that Netflix and Marvel were considering a standalone series based on The Punisher. It looks like they might be moving forward with those plans! TV Line is reporting that it is now in development at Marvel.

Fans will get their first official look Jon Bernthal’s version of the character in Daredevil Season 2, which is set to premiere on Friday, March 18th. Apparently the powers at be were so impressed by what Bernthal brought to the character that they wanted to pursue a solo series. Continue reading

Joe Quesada Says Jon Bernthal’s Punisher Will Blow Hardcore Fans Away

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Fans are looking forward to seeing The Punisher in action when he’s introduced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the second season of Daredevil. The character is being played by Jon Bernthal, however, we have yet to see him actually act in the part, though.

While talking to IGN, Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada spoke a little bit about what’s in store for Frank Castle. Continue reading

Jon Bernthal Cast as The Punisher in DAREDEVIL Season 2!

There have been rumors about The Punisher joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Daredevil, and now it’s been confirmed! Marvel has officially announced that they’ve cast The Walking Dead and Fury star Jon Bernthal in the role of Frank Castle, a.k.a.: The Punisher in Daredevil Season 2! How freakin’ awesome is that?! Continue reading