Jon Bernthal reprises his role as brutal antihero Punisher for upcoming movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which brought Holywood to Scotland last August.
04:30, 22 Mar 2026Updated 09:20, 22 Mar 2026
Jon Bernthal says fans ‘won’t want to miss’ the action scenes filmed in Glasgow for the new Spider-Man film(Image: Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Spider-Man villain Jon Bernthal has said action scenes shot in Scotland for the latest instalment of the Marvel franchise are some of the best ever filmed.
The star reprises his role as brutal antihero Punisher for upcoming movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which brought Holywood to Scotland in August.
Huge crowds gathered to watch Tom Holland, who plays Peter Parker, performing aerial stunts amid explosions and NYPD car crashes
Speaking exclusively to the Sunday Mail Bernthal, 49, said: “The scenes we filmed in Scotland are the best action scenes I have ever been a part of, for me they are some of the best action scenes in any superhero movie ever.
“Obviously this is a Marvel movie and I am limited in how much I can share – but there is a confrontation between Spiderman and The Punisher on the streets of Glasgow that fans are not going to want to miss.
“There has been a lot of superhero filming in Scotland and from my experience it’s not hard to work out why. There is a real rawness, a real darkness to scenes that filming in Scotland adds.
The streets of Glasgow will feature in the new Spider-Man film.(Image: Tony Nicoletti/Daily Record)
“The studio could have chosen to recreate New York using green screens – but choosing Glasgow was by far the better option. As an actor it gives a real authenticity to what you are doing.”
The Punisher – aka Frank Castle – also revealed what it was like to work with London-born Holland, 29, on the set.
He said: “Working with Tom is always a pleasure. People see these great movies he puts out, but what they don’t see is his drive. These movies, these incredible scenes, they don’t just happen. They take blood, sweat, and tears.
The sequel will see Tom Holland reprise his main role (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
“Following Brand New Day, I was working on a Punisher special for Disney Plus, and it gave me a lot of inspiration.
“Brand New Day has a darker feel, filming in Scotland had a real gothic feel to it, and I continued with that when working on The Punisher. “
Fans of the Spider-man franchise won’t need to wait much longer.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which also stars Zendaya, is set to be released on July 31 this year.
Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.
You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.
No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.
All you have to do is click here, select ‘Join Community’ and you’re in!
We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.
To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘exit group’.
If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.