Ben Affleck Comments on MCU’s Daredevil and Jon Bernthal’s Punisher
In a recent interview, Ben Affleck shared his thoughts on the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) Daredevil: Born Again, while also discussing Jon Bernthal’s portrayal of the Punisher. Affleck’s insights emerged during a conversation with Jake’s Takes, where he promoted his upcoming film, The Accountant 2.
Affleck’s Take on the Daredevil Franchise
While speaking candidly, Affleck noted that he has yet to watch the latest adaptations, including Netflix’s Daredevil or the recent Daredevil: Born Again. However, he expressed admiration for the character and sent his best wishes to the current cast and crew. Affleck humorously remarked on the intensity of Jon Bernthal’s portrayal of the Punisher, stating, “I wouldn’t tangle with [Jon Bernthal’s] Punisher.”
Praise for Kevin Feige’s Vision
Affleck took the opportunity to commend Kevin Feige’s skill in bringing comic book characters to life on the big screen. He highlighted Feige’s ability to balance the often tricky elements of superhero storytelling—combining vibrant characters with humor and action. As he noted, this transformative leadership within Marvel has helped create a more cohesive and engaging superhero universe since the early 2000s.
“Well, his Punisher is good. Daredevil was an interesting story. It was before Kevin Feige had stepped into the role of running Marvel. He imposed a kind of clarity of tone across those movies that sort of figured out the trickiest thing, which is ‘how do you balance a movie where you got people wearing pajamas and have superpowers, and how seriously you take it, and how much humor is in it, and how much you wink at the audience, and what does the action have to look like.’ It coincided with visual effects getting to a place where it could look really convincing. It paved the way for great actors like him to really get it done.
There’s a new Daredevil, I haven’t seen it yet, but I certainly love the character, I wish him the best, but I wouldn’t tangle with his Punisher.”
For those interested in hearing Affleck’s full commentary, the interview can be accessed here.
As the MCU continues to evolve, Affleck’s perspective reminds fans of the delicate balance required to maintain the integrity of such beloved characters. It will be interesting to see how the new villains and heroes unfold in this ever-expanding cinematic universe.
Source: Jake’s Takes