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Jonathan Edward Bernthal (/ˈbɜːrnθɔːl/; born September 20, 1976) is an American actor. He came to prominence for portraying Shane Walsh on the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead (2010–2012; 2018), where he was a starring cast member in the first two seasons. Bernthal achieved further recognition as Frank Castle/The Punisher in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in the second season of Daredevil (2016), the spin-off series The Punisher (2017–2019), and the revival series Daredevil: Born Again (2025–present), and Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026). For his recurring guest role as restaurant owner Michael Berzatto in the series The Bear (2022–present), he won a Primetime Emmy Award. His film roles include Snitch (2013), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Fury (2014), Sicario (2015), The Accountant (2016), Baby Driver (2017), Wind River (2017), Widows (2018), Ford v Ferrari (2019), King Richard, The Many Saints of Newark (both 2021), Origin (2023), and The Accountant 2 (2025). Description above from the Wikipedia article Jon Bernthal, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

After an alien invasion, Superman emerges as a symbol of hope for a world grappling with fear and uncertainty. As he saves Metropolis from Brainiac, a powerful AI bent on domination, he finds himself revered by many but distrusted by others, particularly due to the machinations of Lex Luthor. Luthor, a cunning businessman, exploits this distrust, manipulating media narratives to craft a negative public image of Superman. In a calculated move, Luthor conducts secret experiments to create a formidable foe: Metallo, an android powered by Kryptonite. This robotic adversary is unleashed in a series of destructive attacks, leading to a catastrophic showdown with Superman. As Superman battles Metallo, Luthor cunningly frames him for the chaos, deepening public animosity against the Man of Steel. Amidst this turmoil, Lois Lane investigates Luthor’s underhanded tactics, uncovering his role in fueling anti-Superman sentiment. In a climactic confrontation, Superman must stand firm in his ideals of hope and justice, ultimately triumphing over Metallo without succumbing to anger or vengeance. As the dust settles, Superman clears his name and regains public support, but Luthor manages to escape, vowing to intensify his war against Superman. Post Credits: Superman surveys Metropolis from the Daily Planet rooftop, contemplating his responsibilities. A shadowy figure watches him from a nearby rooftop—it’s Batman, signaling the beginning of their complex relationship.



