One key legacy Marvel character was never asked to return despite what rumors claim.

A prominent former Marvel star debunked a big rumor that plaguedDeadpool & Wolverineprior to its release.

The film sees the grand return of a handful of new faces on top ofHugh JackmansWolverine.

Thomas Jane as Frank Castle in The Punisher

I like [Jon] Bernthal’s Punisher.

I think, you know, for me, it was always a little bit of a stretch.

Frank Castle is supposed to be an Italian American.

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I’m an Irish American.

I like that."

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However, that might not be the full truth.

However, neither made it into the final film.

Though, at the very least, a Punisher was name-dropped in the final movie.

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Perhaps he could be Bushwacker, a cybernetically enhanced mercenary assassin.

Jon Bernthal’s Punisher will be seen next inDaredevil: Born Again, which hitsDisney+in March 2025.

Deadpool & Wolverineis now playing in theaters worldwide.

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