Jon Bernthal Settles Down for Superhero Stardom

"The Punisher" actor has abandoned a troubled past.

A new Esquire profile takes us inside the mind of the Punisher himself, Jon Bernthal, who’s unafraid of discussing his past confrontations with the law or his unease with his new Marvel show. Bernthal’s adult life has been peppered with brawls and steep consequences for erratic behavior. Now a husband and father of three, Bernthal has settled down in Ojai, California. As Bernthal’s star power increases as a major player in the Marvel Universe, he admitted feeling hesitant toward the comic book genre, saying that he doesn’t watch much superhero content. “You talk about Leo, you talk about Brad, the guys I really, really respect—and they have all kind of stayed clear of the superhero stuff,” Bernthal told Esquire. The often-screen-villain will now have to balance TV celebrity with his career as a celebrated film character actor.

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