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Netflix Confirms “Punisher” Spin-Off: “Hannibal” Alum Serving as Showrunner
In what is blindingly obvious yet still incredibly exciting news, Netflix has confirmed that they are indeed working on a spin-off show for “The Punisher“, the character that made his appearance in season 2 of “Daredevil”, according to EW. Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as Frank Castle, the ex-military operative who survived a failed sting operation that cost the lives of his family and, as a result, embarks on a streak of vigilante vengeance where blood not only can but definitely WILL be spilled.
Additionally, “Hannibal” writer/executive producer Steve Lightfoot will be acting as the showrunner to the series, which is the sixth Marvel/Netflix series ordered so far.
If you haven’t seen the second season of “Daredevil”, you’re missing out on some of the most violent and intense scenes ever to hit a superhero movie. Bernthal slaughters people without a second’s thought and the camera rarely, if ever, pulls away. And his portrayal of Castle is nuanced, showing both gritty rage and surprising vulnerability when necessary.
I honestly couldn’t be more thrilled with this news. This is the kind of smart move that keeps me excited and into the whole universe that Marvel is creating. Now just give Bernthal a movie, would ya?
Are you watching? Ishana Night Shyamalan has clearly been paying attention to her father, M. Night Shyamalan. Not only is she following in his footsteps as a filmmaker, but she’s also embracing a similar mystique surrounding her work.
The new trailer for her feature directorial debut, The Watchers, gives viewers a taste of what’s in store. AreYouWatching.com has launched with even more clues.
Visit the site to join the mysterious creatures that lurk in the Irish forest as you observe a shelter. From the time the sun sets at 7:30 PM until it rises at 5:55 AM, four strangers — played by Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, and Olwen Fouere — can be seen trapped inside.
You’ll find several interactive items. Click on the gramophone to set the mood with some spooky music. Tap on the birdcage to hear an ominous message from the parrot inside: “I’m going out, try not to die.” Press on the TV to watch clips from a fake reality show called Lair of Love. And if you tap on the window during the daytime … they’ll tap back.
There are also Easter eggs hidden at specific times. We’ve discovered three: a disorienting shot of Fanning’s character’s car at 5:52 PM, a closer view of the captives at 11:11 PM, and a glimpse of monitors at 12:46 AM. Let us know if you find any more in the comments…
The Watchers opens in theaters on June 14 via New Line Cinema. Ishana Night Shyamalan writes and directs, based on the 2022 novel of the same name by A.M. Shine. M. Night Shyamalan produces.
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