Jon Bernthal hints at The Punisher's return in Daredevil: Born Again

Actor Jon Bernthal, known for his role as Frank Castle, aka The Punisher, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently dropped a clue about his potential return in the upcoming Disney+ series, Daredevil: Born Again. Bernthal teased fans with a cryptic Instagram post featuring an image of the children's book "One Batch, Two Batch," which holds significant meaning in Castle's tragic backstory.

For those unfamiliar, "One Batch, Two Batch" was a cherished book of Castle's daughter, Lisa, in the Netflix series Daredevil. Castle recounts how Lisa requested him to read it to her before their family was brutally murdered. With Bernthal currently filming for Daredevil: Born Again, speculations arise that this book might resurface in the series, potentially revisiting Castle's emotional journey.
Following the recent returns of Charlie Cox as Daredevil and Vincent D'Onofrio as Kingpin in other MCU projects, Bernthal's reprisal of his Punisher role was announced in March 2023. Born Again is expected to continue the storylines from the original Daredevil series and Marvel Spotlight series Echo, including Kingpin's mayoral ambitions in New York City. Set photos hint at The Punisher's involvement in the upcoming series, generating excitement among fans.
Before the creative overhaul of Born Again, it wasn't anticipated to connect with the Daredevil series. However, the new direction aligns it as a direct continuation of the beloved Netflix show. This creative shift also sees the return of fan-favorite characters like Karen Page and Foggy Nelson, portrayed by Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson, respectively.

Amidst rumors of Marvel Studios working on a new Punisher series, no official confirmation has been made. However, Marvel's focus on more grounded superheroes for its Disney+ content, such as the potential White Tiger show, suggests a possibility. Productions featuring street-level heroes like Daredevil and Echo are cost-effective compared to VFX-heavy projects like She-Hulk and Secret Invasion.
In summary, Jon Bernthal's tease hints at The Punisher's return in Daredevil: Born Again, promising an exciting continuation of the character's journey within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.