Jon Bernthal Teases Return as Punisher in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Jon Bernthal hints at his return as Frank Castle, the Punisher, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fans are excited after Bernthal’s Instagram post featuring a fictional children’s book from the Daredevil series.

Jon Bernthal Teases Return as Punisher in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Jon Bernthal has hinted at his return as Frank Castle, also known as the Punisher, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The actor, who portrayed the Punisher in the Daredevil series, recently shared a photo on Instagram that caught the attention of fans.

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The image Bernthal posted was of a fictional children’s book titled ‘One Batch, Two Batch.’ In the Daredevil series, this book holds significant meaning as it is the story that Castle’s daughter would choose for her bedtime reading. Unfortunately, her life is tragically cut short.

The fourth episode of Daredevil Season 2 was titled ‘Penny and Dime,’ referencing a phrase from the book: ‘One batch, two batch, penny and dime.’ The Punisher often quotes this phrase before committing acts of violence. In his Instagram post, Bernthal seems to be using the book as a way to generate excitement for the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again.

Fans immediately flooded the comment section with excitement and speculation about Bernthal’s return. One person wrote, ‘He’s so back I prayed for times like this.’ Another pleaded, ‘Please come back in Daredevil Born Again!’ It is clear that Bernthal’s post has ignited anticipation among fans.

Rumors of Bernthal’s Involvement in Daredevil: Born Again

Reports of Bernthal’s involvement in Daredevil: Born Again first surfaced in March 2023. It is rumored that he will join other returning stars such as Charlie Cox (Daredevil), Vincent D’Onofrio (Wilson Fisk/Kingpin), and Wilson Bethel (Benjamin Poindexter/Bullseye) in the Hell’s Kitchen-based series.

Photos from the set of Daredevil: Born Again have also provided fans with a glimpse of Elden Henson’s Foggy Nelson and Deborah Ann Woll’s Karen Page. This suggests a potential reunion between the beloved duo and Matt Murdock/Daredevil. There is even speculation of a surprise appearance from Krysten Ritter’s Jessica Jones.

As fans eagerly await the release of Daredevil: Born Again, Jon Bernthal’s teasing Instagram post has only fueled their excitement. It remains to be seen how the Punisher will fit into the story, but one thing is for sure – his return is highly anticipated by fans of the Defenders saga.