"Punisher 2" Set for 2008

It looks like the long overdue sequel to "The Punisher" will finally get made. Thomas Jane, who played the role so well in the first movie, has since dropped out, however. Instead HBO's "Rome" star, Ray Stevenson, will dawn the skull t-shirt. Though I'll Thomas Jane, I have to admit, this guy looks the part a bit more. Lexi Alexander, a rather new and unknown director, will be helming the film as it starts production this October.
Nothing has been set in stone as far as release date goes, but it's likely we'll see it late summer 2008.
Thomas Jane apparently pulled out of the role because he doesn't believe in the film. So I guess the script is pretty bad... We'll see come this time next year though.