"That’s Something That I Take Enormously Seriously": The Punisher's Jon Bernthal Addresses Frank Castle's Military History & How Veterans Inspired His Performance

The Punisher's Jon Bernthal opens up about how he draws inspiration from real-life military veterans to inform his portrayal of Frank Castle.

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 51 words · Ryan White

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He concluded by adding that he plays the Punisher “for” and “with” them.

I care about him.

I presented that version to them, and they encouraged me.

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They encouraged me to keep coming to the table.

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