'Daredevil' season 2 promises the introduction of the popular comic character, The Punisher. After the show confirms the entrance of the new character, former showrunner Steven DeKnight, who left the series to direct a feature film, reveals his disappointment.
During the Television Critics Association summer press last Tuesday, the former showrunner Steven DeKnight said to SlashFilm that he is a devoted Punisher fan. And when he heard that Netflix is pursuing the character for 'Daredevil' season 2, he was disappointed for leaving the show. He also revealed that his team was in early discussion for having Frank Castle when he left.
"Punisher is one of my favorite characters," DeKnight said. "I've talked to Jeph Loeb ever since I first met him back on Buffy about doing The Punisher. So it was a heartbreak to me to have to leave, but I knew it was in good hands and I loved everything we had started talking about about Frank Castle being in that story."
He also admired how the show for having a character that is close to The Punisher of Marvel. Frank Castle or The Punisher will be played by Jon Bernthal.
In an interview with IGN, DeKnight also revealed that there will be major transformation for Claire Temple, played by Rosario Dawson. He said that Dawson's character in 'Daredevil' season 2 will be transforming into the actual Night Nurse from the comics, but she will have different name.
For those who don't know, Night Nurse -- whose name is Linda Carter in the comics -- is "originally a mild mannered nurse who then became a character injured superheroes go to for off the record medical assistance."
Meanwhile, Uproxx reports that Netflix's 'Daredevil' season 2 filming is underway. The crew and cast are currently shooting in New York.
The site also adds that there is a possibility that Melvin Potter's alter ego Gladiator will be seen in the new season. Additionally, the addition of Punisher and Electra is sure to keep Matt Murdock throughout the entire season. And Gladiator and The Man Without Fear will be happening.
Fans, are you excited to see The Punisher, as well as the new characters? Sound off below with your comments for 'Daredevil' season 2.
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