The Odyssey’s Jon Bernthal Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters
“I believe that an actor is a soldier of the story,” says _The Odyssey_ star Jon Bernthal (Menelaus) as he joins GQ to revisit some of the most iconic characters from his career so far: from his portrayal of Frank Castle in the MCU’s _The Punisher_ to his role as Menelaus in Nolan’s epic fantasy _The Odyssey._
“I really love the guy,” says Bernthal of _The Odyssey_ and _Spider-Man: Brand New Day_ co-star Tom Holland as he reflects on filming two consecutive blockbuster films together. Watch the full episode of GQ’s Iconic Characters as Jon Bernthal breaks down his most iconic movie roles.
_The Odyssey_ is in theaters everywhere now. https://www.OdysseyMovie.com
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00:00 – Jon Bernthal’s most iconic characters
00:04 – The Walking Dead: Shane Walsh
03:43 – The Wolf of Wall Street: Brad
07:53 – Fury: Grady Travis
10:25 – The Punisher: Frank Castle
17:45 – The Odyssey: Menelaus
21:40 – The Bear: Michael Berzatto
26:11 – We Own This City: Wayne Jenkins
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@anttikettunen8601
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Ford v Ferrari?
Accountant?
Cmon
@jeremygomez2001
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Until today, he still wants to tell us something.
@oliver8466
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Jon is truly a beautiful soul
@choklitfactory
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
He has great screen presence 👏🏾 one of my fave actors
@sammathey1995
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Quietly as put together one of the most solid filmographies of the 21st century (wish he talked about Shot Caller)
@TDG-f1lm
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Wish Pilgrimage was also on the list, which also had Tom Holland and him during medieval times transporting a religious relic
@Sharky_710
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Someone spoil this for me, does Jon Bernthal tell us something or ask us something?
@BigRedSpear
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
VA boy. Will support him til the day I’m gone or he retires
@cp2342
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Let me tell you something been a fan of Jon since the walking dead and I’ll tell you something his career has been great since leaving the series.
@mariosnightrageTV
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Great actor, love him.
@stephaniefields5054
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
He comes across so tough and angry in movies, but seems so different on this. So half glass is full and positive.
@jjose100ify
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Something tells me this guy hates naps
@archibaldsalyards926
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
There's something so genuine about Jon that makes me want to watch him in anything!! Loved him in Ford VS Ferrari! Hes so gifted!! I look forward to seeing him as the Punisher again!
@kkeat3
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
One of my favorite actors and people. He is very intellectual.
@metamodernbarbell
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
No Shot Caller 😞
@Carpedog2206
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
He looks so young in real life!
@jackson69.420
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Would’ve loved to see him talk about Shot Caller
@matthewahler8662
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Shh shh shh shhh shhh shh shhhhh shh shhh shhh shhh shhhh shhh shhh shhh shh shhhh shhhh Shayne
I can't tell you how many times over the years I do the Shayne shushing just for the pure joy of it
@Ralphyk253
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
He REALLY loves Tom
@MuppetCitizenKane
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
I think the greatest compliment you can give an actor, is that the person has no resemblance to any character they’ve played. Bernthal is the epitome of this.
@TheReckless_Fox
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Wow… Y'all didn't talk about Night of the Museum, the Accountant, World Trade Center, King Richard, Mob City or Baby Driver?
@apmadeithappen2
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Crazy about the punisher scene when he sees his daughter and it was his actual daughter who he hadn’t seen in a while!
@BryceLampkin
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
name dropping Roman Polanski in 2026 is crazy
@siberwolf33
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Hey Jon, The Odyssey isn't your fault. That said, signing up with that cast was foolish.
@Comradejackk
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
its funny because he plays the same person in everything hes in but hes great at it
@jordandhansen
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Mad respect for this dude, but I could only listen for about 4 minutes if he was my homie.
@KennyEvansUK
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Hi acting in Fury is some of the best I've ever seen. He completely embodies that person andand gave, IMO one of the most gritty, believable performances on screen. He out acted Labeouf and Pitt hands down.
@BartRunning
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
I love this dude. But him saying that chick rightfully send a thousand ships… dude…
@joeyjojoshabadoo3148
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
This guy. Backed. If he’s in it, he’s giving us his absolute best.
@chasestankievech
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Wait wait wait.
Let me tell you something I love me some Bernthal! Great actor
@oneworldfamily
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Is this the same chap who was in charge of all those men who attacked Captain America in the lift?
@bobstevens146
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Screw this clown, screw the clowns that made that woke movie which will mega flop and screw you for whoring yourself to promote it! Cheers!!!
@EasyE504
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
No mention of The Pacific?
@armandoucles5346
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
I also wanna acknowledge his small but memorable performance in “Date Night”. 🤣🤣🤣 “Shut up…SHUT UP!!!”💯💯💯
@aaronvasquez4436
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
He looks so much better with short hair
@RandomRay1
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Tv series that may have been his best performance that no one has
watched is we own this city
@azramey1164
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
Dude seems like the exact opposite of the characters he plays he usually big brutish tough guys and yet here he seems like tge most passive guy in the world
@Bobapenguine
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
I love how he mentioned the fact he had to turn his back on the audience for his role as Shane. Such a great actor and super aware of the roles he’s playing. Definitely will get an Oscar one day
@keithlynn6210
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
How can you not love Jon? hip dude.
@user-vc5rp7nf8f
July 20, 2026 at 9:20 am
lemme me tell you sum'n, this guy will always be shane to me