{"id":842512,"date":"2026-03-22T09:27:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T09:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/842512\/"},"modified":"2026-03-22T09:27:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T09:27:20","slug":"spider-man-villain-jon-bernthal-says-glasgow-action-scenes-were-some-of-the-best-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/842512\/","title":{"rendered":"Spider-Man villain Jon Bernthal says Glasgow action scenes were &#8216;some of the best ever&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jon Bernthal reprises his role as brutal antihero Punisher for upcoming movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which brought Holywood to Scotland last August.<\/p>\n<p>04:30, 22 Mar 2026Updated 09:20, 22 Mar 2026<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jon Bernthal is seen on the set of &quot;Daredevil Born Again&quot; in Brooklyn\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2_JS400653613.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Jon Bernthal says fans 'won't want to miss' the action scenes filmed in Glasgow for the new Spider-Man film\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Jon Bernthal says fans &#8216;won&#8217;t want to miss&#8217; the action scenes filmed in Glasgow for the new Spider-Man film(Image: Jose Perez\/Bauer-Griffin\/GC Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/spider-man-brand-new-day-36887005\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Spider-Man<\/a> villain Jon Bernthal has said action scenes shot in Scotland for the latest instalment of the<a aria-label=\" MarvelLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"> Marvel<\/a> franchise are some of the best ever filmed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The star reprises his role as brutal antihero <a aria-label=\"PunisherLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Punisher<\/a> for upcoming movie <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/spider-man-brand-new-day-36887005\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Spider-Man: Brand New Day,<\/a> which brought Holywood to <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/spider-man-brand-new-day-36887005\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Scotland<\/a> in August.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Huge crowds gathered to watch Tom Holland, who plays <a aria-label=\"Peter ParkerLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Peter Parker<\/a>, performing aerial stunts amid <a aria-label=\"explosionsLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">explosions<\/a> and <a aria-label=\"NYPD Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">NYPD <\/a>car crashes<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Speaking exclusively to the Sunday Mail <a aria-label=\"Bernthal,Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Bernthal,<\/a> 49, said: \u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cObviously this is a Marvel movie and I am limited in how much I can share &#8211; but there is a confrontation between <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/spider-man-brand-new-day-36887005\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Spiderman <\/a>and The Punisher on the streets of <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/spider-man-brand-new-day-36887005\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Glasgow<\/a> that fans are not going to want to miss.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cThere has been a lot of superhero filming in Scotland and from my experience it\u2019s not hard to work out why. There is a real rawness, a real darkness to scenes that filming in Scotland adds.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Spiderman stunt double with swinging from crane.\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2_Spider-man-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The streets of Glasgow will feature in the new Spider-Man film.\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The streets of Glasgow will feature in the new Spider-Man film.(Image: Tony Nicoletti\/Daily Record)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cThe studio could have chosen to recreate New York using green screens &#8211; but choosing Glasgow was by far the better option. As an actor it gives a real authenticity to what you are doing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Punisher &#8211; aka <a aria-label=\"Frank CastleLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Frank Castle<\/a> &#8211; also revealed what it was like to work with London-born Holland, 29, on the set.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He said: \u201cWorking with Tom is always a pleasure. People see these great movies he puts out, but what they don\u2019t see is his drive. These movies, these incredible scenes, they don\u2019t just happen. They take blood, sweat, and tears.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The sequel will see Tom Holland reprise his main role \" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1_JS377719074.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The sequel will see Tom Holland reprise his main role \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The sequel will see Tom Holland reprise his main role (Image: Andrew Milligan\/PA Wire)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cFollowing Brand New Day, I was working on a Punisher special for Disney Plus, and it gave me a lot of inspiration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201c<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/spider-man-brand-new-day-36887005\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Brand New Day<\/a> has a darker feel, filming in Scotland had a real gothic feel to it, and I continued with that when working on The Punisher. \u201c<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Fans of the Spider-man franchise won\u2019t need to wait much longer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"Spider-Man: Brand New DayLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Spider-Man: Brand New Day<\/a>, which also stars Zendaya, is set to be released on July 31 this year.<\/p>\n<p>Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">You&#8217;ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">All you have to do is <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/KSTVj4OXVzG0HyeQZBjVGo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">click here<\/a>, select &#8216;Join Community&#8217; and you&#8217;re in!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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