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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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.
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.