The Punisher season one villain Billy Russo (Ben Barnes) will be returning in season two but he won’t be the only foe that Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) will clash with. The Dark Knight Rises star Josh Stewart will be making his debut in The Punisher season two as an antagonistic character named John Pilgrim.
According to Collider, John Pilgrim is an Alt-Right Christian Fundamentalist whose creepy personality will make him a much different villain than Billy Russo. The article notes that Stewart’s performance is “all church-whispers and face-touching”. That doesn’t mean that he won’t be able to hold his own against Frank in a fight though. This is what Josh Stewart had to say about John Pilgrim’s mysterious past coming to light in The Punisher season two.
“On the exterior, he’s a man who is a Christian Fundamentalist who had a rage, a violent side of him. It’s buried deep. I think where this is all headed, that sort of side of him is going to resurface a bit.”
Season two of The Punisher arrives in January and it’s currently one of two Marvel Netflix shows that have yet to be canceled. Shows like Luke Cage, Daredevil, and Iron Fist have all been canned but Marvel fans still have this new season of The Punisher and season three of Jessica Jones to look forward to.
We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all news regarding The Punisher as soon as more information becomes available. Are you excited to see Frank battle a new villain this season? Which villains from the comics would you like to see appear in the series? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
The Punisher Season 2 stars Jon Bernthal, Ben Barnes, Amber Rose Revah, Jason R. Moore, Josh Stewart, Floriana Lima, and Giorgia Whigham.
After exacting revenge on those responsible for the death of his wife and children, Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) uncovers a conspiracy that runs far deeper than New York’s criminal underworld. Now known throughout the city as The Punisher, he must discover the truth about injustices that affect more than his family alone.
The Punisher Season 2 releases on Netflix in January.
Source: Collider
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