Marvel Head Of Television Debunks Plans For A Solo PUNISHER Netflix Series

Despite a reliable source claiming plans were in place for a spin-off show featuring Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle, Marvel Television's EVP Jeph Loeb seems to have put the kibosh on the rumor...

By MarkCassidy - Feb 23, 2016 07:02 AM EST

Filed Under: Punisher

It was recently reported that Marvel and Netflix were planning a solo series for a fan-favourite character we'll be meeting for the first time in season 2 of Daredevil next month: Frank Castle/The Punisher - but it seems we'll have to put the breaks on that rumour for the time being.

"I think that's something that people are speculating on, as opposed to something that's actually happening," Marvel Television's Executive Vice President Jeph Loeb explained to Digital Spy. "It's certainly our hope that any of our characters will be embraced and that people want to see more of them."

Of course Loeb might be downplaying things in the absence of an offcial announcement, but for now we'll have to take his word for it. Still, if the character proves as popular as he's expected to in Daredevil's sophomore season, there's every chance Marvel will rethink their plans anyway. Thoughts?

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PapaLazarou - 2/23/2016, 8:12 AM

No way in hell they won't give Bernthal his own series

GhostDog - 2/23/2016, 8:14 AM

joppida - 2/23/2016, 8:16 AM

That's a loeb of mularkey if you ask me

Visualiza - 2/23/2016, 8:16 AM

No kidding. I thought it was confirmed. Guess not.

ALegendaryPanda - 2/23/2016, 8:16 AM

Earthbound - 2/23/2016, 8:18 AM

It will probably be officially announced within two weeks of season 2 being released.

slickrickdesigns - 2/23/2016, 8:19 AM

WTF??? The Punisher Spin Off Series or Knight Stalkers with Punisher involved or I go on strike!
We need more of the Punisher in the world!

Vaportrail - 2/23/2016, 8:21 AM

They'd be foolish not to, with this much hype before we even see the show.

ATrueHero1987 - 2/23/2016, 8:22 AM

More than likely a show about The Punisher won't come out until after The Defenders, Frank Castle DESERVES his own show(even another movie in the future)!

SN: The Punisher had 3 ongoing series at one time!

McGee - 2/23/2016, 8:23 AM

THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!!! >:(

McGee - 2/23/2016, 8:26 AM

Frank Castle is the greatest comic book character ever!

I say we boycott Netflix until March 18th!!!

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