It’s so exciting.” Bernthal has felt a strong affinity for the character since assuming the Punisher mantle in the second season of Netflix’s Daredevil, which led to two seasons of a spin-off series on the streamer.

The standalone show is in the works, with Bernthal to write along with Reinaldo Marcus Green, who will also direct.

Born Again," and you won't have to wait too long to see him again after that. Following his return in the show, the actor will star in his own special presentation. Marvel Television has confirmed a Punisher special is in the works,