AnonymousAnonymous wrote:
@ Walrus: While I do agree about MARVEL having difficulties fitting a future Punisher movie into the MCU, it would be great to see a Punisher cameo in a future MCU movie. {Avengers 3, maybe?} Lions Gate did a poor job handling the previous Punisher movies, so that's why I mentioned why MARVEL should have shopped the Punisher film rights to other studios. As for who should play Frank Castle in a future Punisher movie, it should be someone who could fit the role well. {Dwayne Johnson?}
I just don't think Punisher would transition to screen well at all.
As I said, I don't think Marvel will make the mistake of selling rights again after how they've been burned on Spidey, X-Men, Deadpool and the Fantastic Four. It's best if they keep the rights for themselves so they have full control over the characters and can use them however they like. Just my opinion, of course.
I think the most realistic role for a toned-down Punisher is in The Defenders as a reoccurring character.