Titus Pullo (Ray Stevenson) on ROME(2007).
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Ray Stevenson's Warning for PUNISHER 2
By: Jarrod Sarafin, News EditorDate: Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Source: Superhero Hype
One of Superhero Hype's scoopers talked to actor Ray Stevenson on his upcoming portrayal in the sequel, PUNISHER: WELCOME BACK FRANK. In his reply, he made it very clear the character will be quite a bit darker, dark enough that he feels compelled to warn kids not to ever follow his lead. The other bit he passed along is saying his workout and training regime is the most comprehensive he's ever done which is surprising considering the amount of action/fighting sequences he performed on Hbo's Rome.
Here's what he had to say on getting into Frank Castle's character:
Although i am still very much in the embrionic stages of developing and discovering FRANK CASTLE's character; what i can say about my approach so far is that I dont wish for anyone to walk out of the theatre wanting to 'be' FRANK CASTLE - Let me explain, I would be mortified if, for any reason, some kid at high school wanted to reach out and right the wrongs of bullying or rejection or isolation by deciding to "tool up" and take out the bad guys !
It is my full intention to have FRANK in such a dark place and do such violence on those beyond redemption that you should feel glad that there is someone who lives in the dark so we may live in the light. (and you cant wait to see what hell he brings to those targeted by him)
My training program is the most comprehensive i have ever undertaken and hopefully we will bring all his skills to bear - and then some! Sorry it is a bit sketchy at this stage but we are driving forward and will stay true to the essence of THE PUNISHER!
Expect the next Punisher to hit theaters sometime in 2008.
