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Netflix Orders Marvel’s The Punisher Spin-Off

Emma Loggins April 29, 2016

It has been confirmed that The Punisher is getting his own TV series! Netflix has ordered a spin off of Daredevil featuring the new vigilante character who was introduced in season 2.

Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as Frank Castle, who brings his own form of justice to Hell’s Kitchen, and writer and executive producer Steve Lightfoot will serve as the series’ showrunner.

This project will be the sixth series that Netflix has ordered so far in collaboration with Marvel Television. Alongside the already released Daredevil and Jessica Jones will be the ensemble miniseries The Defenders and the upcoming Luke Cage and Iron Fist.

Netflix and Marvel haven’t officially announced the spin-off yet, but the announcement is expected to come later today!

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Emma Loggins

Emma Loggins Sprinkle is the Founder and Editor in Chief of FanBolt. Frequently referred to as the "Geek Girl," Emma has been writing about the entertainment industry, geek culture, and pop culture for more than 20 years, with her work appearing on FanBolt, CNN, Autotrader, and a number of other publications. She's also done on-camera host and media personality work for numerous fan and comic conventions. Additionally, she can be seen in the documentary Rise of the Superheroes, where she was featured as an expert on the evolution of comic book and geek culture. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Emma covers the latest entertainment news, her opinions on current happenings in the media, movie reviews, screening/filming opportunities, inside scoops, and more on FanBolt. As a big film nerd, Emma is also an active member of multiple film critics associations, including the Critics Choice Association, Southeastern Film Critics Association, Atlanta Film Critics Circle, and Georgia Film Critics Association. In addition to her love of writing and the entertainment industry, Emma also loves to travel, having spent considerable time in the UK, Italy, and Egypt.

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