Someone Used Jon Bernthal As An Example Of An Actor Without Range, And The Internet Is Not Having It

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Someone Used Jon Bernthal As An Example Of An Actor Without Range, And The Internet Is Not Having It

As a gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that Jon Bernthal is not just a one-trick pony when it comes to acting. Having seen him in various roles across different genres, I’ve been impressed by his ability to bring nuance and depth to each character he plays.

Although everyone is entitled to their own opinions, it’s also acceptable for others to highlight when those opinions seem quite off the mark. This was evident in a Reddit post where a user posed an apparently harmless question asking others to name actors who consistently play similar roles throughout their careers. However, the example given, featuring Jon Bernthal – known for his role as the Punisher both past and future, set to reappear on TV schedules of 2025 – sparked quite a debate due to some misconceptions about the character’s appearances or roles.

It was indeed an unwise decision, reminiscent of a blunder (with a subtle Punisher reference). Not only did Bernthal’s supporters swiftly present evidence from his extensive career to refute the criticism, but they also pointed out the questioner’s lack of knowledge for posing such a query. Fans of Bernthal have no patience for such narrow-minded oversights.

Here’s a selection of comments on the Reddit post, most of which expressed their disapproval towards the choice of using an image from ‘The Walking Dead.’

  • OP used perhaps the worst example for this question. Bernthal has a ton of range. – @Exotic_Adeptness4190
  • I think the people that say Bernthal plays only one type of character haven’t actually watched a whole lot of his work. – @dqfilm19
  • You can tell op saw him in like 2 things and decided he only plays one character. – @sparklingdinoturd
  • This guy isn’t 1 dimensional anymore. He’s actually never been a terrible actor – @Constant-Refuse-74
  • Yeah idk what OP is talking about Bernthal is one of the better character actors. He does typically play a tough guy aggressive asshole but he plays each one with nuance and an approach to character work that’s different. – @CopeHarders

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but acknowledge the observation made by a fellow commenter regarding Jon Bernthal. While it’s true that Hollywood producers and casting directors have occasionally pigeonholed him into specific roles, such as portraying a rugged soldier or an apparently amiable antagonist, it’s his versatility that truly shines through these characters.

However, it’s the performances that showcase the differences, and almost every comment about Bernthal has been overwhelmingly supportive, save for the rare exception of someone expressing intent to watch one project or another at a later time. Generally, the sentiment remains favorable.

In terms of showcasing Bernthal’s acting versatility, there was an abundance of options to choose from. Many films and series were frequently mentioned in praise of him, including David Ayer’s “Fury”, James Mangold’s “Ford v Ferrari”, HBO’s “We Own This City”, and Netflix’s “The Punisher”. These are merely a few instances highlighting the acclaim he received.

  • In Fury he made me feel so uncomfortable whenever he was in a scene, such great acting to elicit that kind of response. – @s-lowts
  • jon bernthal in Ford v Ferrari was surprisingly good and imho a different character than usual. In the pacific he is also quite different casted, yeah, big guy and stuff. It wasn’t until The Walking Dead that this type casting came into play. – @truncateBob
  • He also plays a wildly different character in The Bear and an incredibly different character in Sicario. – @cadegs
  • He was also so so good in We Own This City. He absolutely nailed the whole Baltimore accent/vibe. Super underrated actor – @bigjarbowski
  • He was awesome as The Punisher, and the way he plays his character in The Unforgivable opposite Sandra Bullock was a nice change of pace from being this overbearing hardass he’s usually portrayed as. His podcast is also really great as well. He’s definitely underrated. – @Muhfuggajones
  • His junky drug dealer character in Wolf of Wall Street was not like any other character he has done. – @odinsbois
  • He made the movie Wind River, and he was barely in it – @ProgrammerAshamed144

The Bear role frequently popped up as an uncommon example in Bernthal’s career, not only because it is one of the rare “comedies” he has taken part in, as categorized by Emmy standards. However, it simply served to reinforce all the other evidence of his abilities, making it a significant layer on the “poor exemplar” cake.

For the year 2024, Jon Bernthal’s TV lineup includes only one project titled “The Bear“. However, keep an eye out because he will resume his role as Frank Castle in the upcoming miniseries “Daredevil: Born Again“, scheduled for release in 2025. Stay tuned for further updates!

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2024-09-19 04:07