'This is just extremely violent': Ahsoka star Ray Stevenson would never have played iconic Marvel superhero if it wasn't for Garth Ennis

'This is just extremely violent': Ahsoka star Ray Stevenson would never have played iconic Marvel superhero if it wasn't for Garth Ennis

HomeNews, Other Content'This is just extremely violent': Ahsoka star Ray Stevenson would never have played iconic Marvel superhero if it wasn't for Garth Ennis

Ray Stevenson's The Punisher took its cue from The Boys writer Garth Ennis' work on the character.

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Certain Marvel characters have led the cinematic universe to become one of the most lucrative franchises in Hollywood history, such as Captain America, Iron Man and Thor. Other heroes are usually suited for solo ventures or the small screen, catering to a narrower audience yearning for something a little more specific.

The Punisher is one such character, getting two unrelated solo films before being rebooted a third time in the MCU with Netlfix's Daredevil. While The Punisher hasn't shied away from violence in any of his live-action portrayals, Ray Stevenson was very conscious of how he wanted to portray his version of the character in a movie, in a story that was otherwise pretty much gratuitous. violence.

In an interview with Collider, Ray Stevenson revealed how he was taken aback by the violence in The Punisher, a character he dived into when the role came his way. However, Garth Ennis' writing drew the actor to him, leading him to portray Frank Castle as a broken man. He said:

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'This is just extremely violent': Ahsoka star Ray Stevenson would never have played iconic Marvel superhero if it wasn't for Garth Ennis.
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