{"title": "Disney+ Schedules Punisher Standalone Episode for May 12 Premiere", "body": ["Disney+ has confirmed an upcoming one-shot episode centered on The Punisher, arriving earlier than anticipated. Titled The Punisher: One Last Kill, it will launch on May 12, just seven days following the conclusion of Daredevil: Born Again's second season, set to begin airing this week. The vigilante might appear in that series too, potentially delivering a full month of action featuring the iconic skull emblem."], ["Actor Jon Bernthal, who has portrayed the character over the past ten years, co-authored the script for One Last Kill. Officials describe it as a heartfelt tribute to the anti-hero, though specifics about the storyline remain confidential. Marvel Television's Brad Winderbaum characterized the narrative as a rapid-fire, intense tale. The project is helmed by director Reinaldo Marcus Green, known for his work on We Own This City alongside David Simon of The Wire."], ["Viewers can rest assured that protagonist Frank Castle emerges alive from the special's conflicts, as evidenced by his key role in the preview for the upcoming Spider-Man movie. This marks the debut of Bernthal's interpretation of the figure on the big screen."], ["Bernthal initially stepped into the part during the second season of the Netflix Daredevil series. His performance garnered widespread acclaim, paving the way for a dedicated two-season series that wrapped up after the partnership between Netflix and Marvel concluded."], ["Several characters from the Netflix Marvel lineup are experiencing comebacks across Disney+ and other platforms. Charlie Cox reprised his Daredevil in Spider-Man: No Way Home and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law prior to starring in his solo series. Reports indicate Krysten Ritter will reprise Jessica Jones this season in Born Again, while Mike Colter has suggested his portrayal of Luke Cage may soon return to screens."]}