Marvel Cinematic Universe followers have been handled to some main information this previous week, because it was reported that Spider-Man: Model New Day added a significant star. TV fan-favorite Jon Bernthal is about to reprise his well-known function of Frank Fortress a.ok.a. The Punisher within the buzzy threequel. What makes this information notably thrilling is that it’ll mark Berenthal’s first time taking part in the function in a big-screen manufacturing. Folks flooded social media on Friday to share their reactions, and a take was later even shared by Berenthal’s colleague, Vincent’ D’Onofrio.
Avid followers of the MCU seemingly know Vincent D’Onofrio greatest for his now-iconic flip as Wilson Fisk (the Kingpin), which he most not too long ago reprised for Daredevil: Born Once more. Those that are chronically on-line can also concentrate on the truth that he often interacts with the followers, sharing his ideas and answering questions. With that in thoughts, Kyzo Movies tagged D’Onofrio in an X submit relating to his TV co-star’s Spidey casting. When responding to the account’s attraction for his ideas, D’Onofrio merely offered two phrases:
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I’d wish to suppose that sentiment aligns with the sensation that the majority followers have following the large casting information. What’s nice concerning the Kingpin actor – apart from his wonderful performing chops and jovial character, normally – is that he’s really a fan of the fabric. That was evident in the best way that he helped Marvel Studios “appropriate course” on Born Once more amid its inventive overhaul. So it doesn’t shock me in any respect that, identical to so many people, he’s pumped to see what lies forward for Frank Fortress.
The Punisher’s inclusion within the fourth Spider-Man film in Tom Holland’s franchise actually marks the conclusion of a long-held dream. Many have lengthy puzzled whether or not Frank may ever cross paths with the MCU’s model of Peter Parker. The mere considered the 2 combating crime facet by facet on the streets of New York is so thrilling. I’m unsure precisely what’s going to go down when Jon Bernthal’s Fortress meets Holland’s Peter Parker (who doesn’t sometimes use deadly techniques like the previous). Nonetheless, I’m excited to search out out.
What I’d even be desirous to see is Wilson Fisk in any of the upcoming Marvel films. Vincent D’Onofrio has lengthy been vocal about the truth that he’d like to play the villainous crime boss-turned-mayor in a Spider-Man movie Sadly, D’Onofrio not too long ago revealed that there’s nonetheless authorized crimson tape stopping Kingpin from showing alongside Peter Parker on the large display. It’s disappointing for certain, provided that the Punisher is about for Model New Day and Daredevil seems in No Means Dwelling.
It appears followers are simply going to have to carry onto hope that possibly someday Vincent D’Onofrio and Tom Holland will get to share the display in a Marvel movie. However, proper now, I’m simply happy that Jon Bernthal’s Punisher will get to rub shoulders with the wall crawler and that D’Onofrio is pumped for that as nicely.
Spider-Man: Model New Day is scheduled to open in theaters on July 31, 2026. Within the meantime, stream Daredevil: Born Once more utilizing a Disney+ subscription to get a style of what Frank Fortress is all about.