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Ben Barnes cast in Netflix's upcoming Marvel series 'The Punisher'

By Wade Sheridan
Ben Barnes arrives for the premiere of "Pacific Rim" at the Dolby Theater in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on July 9, 2013. Barnes has been cast in Netflix's upcoming Marvel series, "The Punisher," alongside Jon Bernthal. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
1 of 3 | Ben Barnes arrives for the premiere of "Pacific Rim" at the Dolby Theater in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on July 9, 2013. Barnes has been cast in Netflix's upcoming Marvel series, "The Punisher," alongside Jon Bernthal. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13 (UPI) -- Ben Barnes has joined the cast of Netflix's upcoming Marvel series, The Punisher.

According to TV Line, the Chronicles of Narnia alum joins the Jon Bernthal led action-drama as a series regular.

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While Barnes' exact role remains a mystery, rumors cited by TV Line point to the actor potentially appearing as Bobby Saint, a criminal who last seen being portrayed by James Carpinello in the 2004 film adaption of The Punisher.

The Punisher is the second high-profile television role for Barnes who is also set to appear in HBO's upcoming sci-fi western, Westworld.

Netflix's Punisher series was announced in April after Bernthal appeared as the Frank Castle/The Punisher in Season 2 of Daredevil.

The vengeful and violent vigilante is expected to continue to interact with the streaming service's host of Marvel heroes including Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist.

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