The next Disney+ special, titled The Punisher: One Last Kill, will bring back Marvel's most violent vigilante. The big news is the addition of Judith Light, an actress known for her role in Who's the Boss?, as the main antagonist. Everything points to her playing the fearsome Ma Gnucci, the crime boss who already appeared in Garth Ennis's comics. An unexpected twist for a character that promises to cause a lot of trouble. 🔥
Technical details of a shoot with a practical approach 🎬
According to sources close to the production, the special has been shot with a grittier and more realistic approach than previous Marvel streaming series. The use of natural lighting and fight choreography without excessive computer-generated effects has been prioritized. The decision responds to the desire to capture the essence of Frank Castle's character, moving away from the more polished style of other productions. The team has worked with a tight budget, focusing resources on costume design and prosthetic makeup for the villains.
From light comedy to criminal mafia: Judith's change of register 😈
Seeing Judith Light, who for years was the adorable Angela Bower in the eighties, playing a ruthless mafia boss is a leap that not even Scrooge McDuck's Trampoline could match. We imagine her casting: the director must have thought that if someone can go from solving domestic problems to ordering executions with the same smile, it's her. Let's hope she doesn't try to resolve the conflict with Frank Castle by organizing a reconciliation dinner. That would be a very short ending.