The Ahsoka actor, Rosario Dawson, was at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo where she let it slip that John Bernthal is also part of MCU’s plans going forward. Here’s what Dawson had to say about a potential Bernthal return as The Punisher: Before crossing over to the Star Wars universe, Dawson was in the Defenders Saga as Claire Temple. She debuted in Daredevil as the nightshift nurse responsible for treating Daredevil and his injuries from fighting crime at Hell’s Kitchen. Dawson would reprise her role later on in other Marvel shows such as Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, and The Defenders. Even if a Punisher reboot could still technically join Phase 6 as a late addition after Marvel’s Phase 5 reveal, Dawson might have been acting on false pretenses.
♬ original sound - Xfire - Xfire After her statement went viral, Dawson on Twitter to clarify things. According to Dawson, Jon Bernthal’s return as The Punisher in the MCU, either as part of an upcoming show or in a solo series, is not even a thing at all.
— Rosario Dawson (@rosariodawson) August 8, 2022 It’s a shame that Disney is taking this long to think about bringing back Jon Bernthal as The Punisher in the MCU. His return could happen even if it’s just a teaser as soon as next year in Marvel’s Echo series, where Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio are both expected to appear as Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk, respectively. The Punisher has also been a part of several iterations of Thunderbolts, which is becoming a reality as the final film in Phase 5 of the MCU. For now, fans will have to wait and see if Frank Castle returns to the big screen or small screen.
