[OT] Jessica Jones Season 3 Is Releasing In June On Netflix

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With production on its first Netflix series, Daredevil, about to come to a close, Marvel Studios’ already hard at work on pre-production for the next series that will feature a superhero based in Hell’s Kitchen, Jessica Jones. Serving as show-runner on the latter program is Melissa Rosenberg, the screenwriter on the Twilight movie franchise as well as former Dexter writer/producer.


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There’s been much speculation as to who would play the famed private detective for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but thanks to new reports, it appears the search may be over.



According to Deadline, Marvel has hired Breaking Bad and Don’t Trust The B—in Apt. 23 star Krysten Ritter (who also has a small role in Tim Burton’s Big Eyes later this month) to lead the new series. As for when an official announcement will be made, when shooting will begin and whether or not Ritter will make an appearance in the forthcoming Daredevil series, we’ll just have to wait and see.



UPDATE: Well, that didn’t take long. Marvel Studios has officially confirmed Ritter’s casting as Jessica Jones. Here are the official statements, issued as part of the Marvel press release:

“Krysten brings both the hard edge and the vulnerability the role demands,” said Executive Producer/Showrunner Melissa Rosenberg. “We can’t wait for fans to see her in action, coming to Netflix in 2015.”
“Krysten Ritter has the type of range, spanning the comic to the tragic, that makes for the stuff of the best Marvel heroes,” said Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Marvel’s Head of Television. “As Jessica Jones, Krysten will bring one of the most beloved new characters of the past decade to life in a way we know will delight her longtime fans and introduce her to many more.”


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For the uninitiated, Jessica Jones is a Marvel superhero who suffers from PTSD and opts to hang up her costume in exchange for opening a detective agency in order to help people and assist other superheroes. In addition, she also has a relationship with other Marvel hero, Luke Cage (who’s rumored to also be in the middle casting for his own respective series).

While it may be the second to premiere, Jessica Jones was one of the first planned television projects Marvel wanted to do in relation to the company’s shared on screen universe. Originally set-up at ABC with Rosenberg, statements by the Twilight writer can be found going all the way back to 2010, where she confirmed the series was set in the world of Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk. Said Rosenberg back then to HitFix:

As we go along things will alter in terms of what is made available to us, but we’re definitely in that universe. We are in no way denying that that universe exists. And as much as I can I’m going to pull everything in from there that I can use.



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As for the choice of casting Ritter in the lead role, it seems like a natural fit. Over the years, the actress has proven her capability to play in both the dramatic and comedic realm; and if the MCU is one thing, it’s a dramedy driven world that requires people that can walk the line between the two tones (something actors such as Clark Gregg, Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans have done exceptionally well). Not to mention Ritter is an excellent addition to any ensemble cast, which is what the role will require once reaching the end of the story in Defenders.


Jessica Jones will premiere on Netflix in 2015.



Source: Deadline
Update source: Marvel

 

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[h=1]‘AKA Jessica Jones’: Krysten Ritter is ‘Devouring’ Comics For Homework[/h]

In the coming years, Netflix will debut five TV shows based on Marvel characters: The Defenders: Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. With Daredevil set to premiere sometime in 2015, Netflix and Marvel are moving ahead with the other characters within this shared TV universe. Krysten Ritter (Breaking Bad) was recently cast as the lead in A.K.A. Jessica Jones, and Marvel seems to have their sights set on an Mike Colter (The Following) for Luke Cage.



Although both showrunner Melissa Rosenberg Marvel’s head of TV Jeph Loeb expressed their confidence in Ritter, the actress hasn’t yet commented on the casting. Now, while promoting her new film, Tim Burton’s Big Eyes, she said she’s excited for the role.


In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Ritter said she wasn’t a comic book fan when she was cast in A.K.A. Jessica Jones, but has since been reading and “devouring” the ex-superheroine’s series. According to the actress, she’s spending all her free time reading Jessica Jones because she’s “hooked.”


Read Ritter’s full quote:

“I wasn’t. It’s so brand new! This is like my first interview. I wasn’t, but I am now reading the Jessica Jones comics and devouring them. And [I'm] hooked. I don’t think I’ve been so hooked on something since Serial. So now I feel that way about the Jessica Jones series. I can’t wait. I mean, as soon as we’re done today, that’s what I am going to be doing. I’m really excited about Jessica Jones. It’s so f***ing cool. It’s so cool. I can’t wait to watch it.”


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The Jessica Jones series follows the titular character who suffers from PTSD and hangs up her costume. She becomes a private investigator to help people as well as other superheroes. Additionally, the character has a relationship with Luke Cage, who will presumably appear in A.K.A. Jessica Jones.

In her interview, Ritter also spoke about how she is excited to work with a female showrunner because of her recent work with other female directors and showrunners such as Amy Heckerling (Vamps, Clueless), Kat Coiro (L!fe Happens), Jessica Goldberg (Refuge, Parenthood), Leslye Headland (Assistance, Bachelorette), and Nahnatchka Khan (Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23).


With the current culture of superheroes appearing in large numbers both in film and on television, it isn’t completely necessary for actors and actresses cast in the role of comic book characters to read the source material. Plenty have managed to bring superheroes and villains to the screen without the insight provided by the books. For some of the longer running characters, so much lore could actually bog down an actor and make his/her job more difficult.

That being said, even those who weren’t enthused by Ritter’s casting as Jessica Jones can admit the actress seems to be as excited for the role as fans are for the series. Although there’s no telling how her homework reading will impact her final performance, it may give fans of Jessica Jones more confidence in the actress as well as the series as whole.


What do you think, Screen Ranters? Should actors and actresses always read the comic books before they bring the characters to the screen? Or do you think it’s optional? Let us know in the comments!
Daredevil will premiere on Netflix in 2015, with Jessica Jones following sometime thereafter.


Source: Cosmopolitan

 

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[h=1]Marvel’s ‘Jessica Jones’ Hits Netflix in 2015; Mike Colter Playing ‘Luke Cage’[/h]

Netflix aims to bolster their exclusive programming slate significantly in the near future, with up to 20 original shows airing per year on the streaming service. An important part of that upcoming original content is coming from Marvel TV beginning next year with Daredevil – the first of four series and a crossover miniseries that explore the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s version of Hell’s Kitchen, New York, and the superheroes that reside there.


The continuously growing franchise that began with Iron Man in movie theaters in 2008, expanded to TV last year for the first time with Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on ABC, and next month adds a second series in Agent Carter. After that, Marvel TV tests out a new platform in with their Netflix slate which we just learned will include both A.K.A. Jessica Jones alongside Daredevil in 2015.



With Daredevil just wrapping production, the timing is perfect for Marvel to keep the momentum going with casting their next series, and earlier this month it was officially announced that Krysten Ritter will play the lead as Jessica Jones in the second Marvel-Netflix series. Today we can officially add to the AKA Jessica Jones cast Mike Colter (Halo: Nightfall), who will play the nearly invulnerable hero known as Luke Cage – a character who also gets his own series as part of the Marvel-Netflix deal.



Mike Colter as Locke in Halo: Nightfall



We can assume that since three of the four headliners of the Marvel-Netflix universe – who together will form a team known as The Defenders – are cast that there will be seeds for AKA Jessica Jones and Luke Cage planted in Daredevil, the first of the four programs debuting on Netflix. It’s also probable that Matt Murdock a.k.a. Daredevil (Charlie Cox) will pop up on these other shows to help solidify the mini-connected universe within the greater MCU. With Luke Cage cast, chances are that his own series will come next in 2016 followed by Iron Fist – the most fantastical of the four – who’s yet to be cast.


As for Cage, he’s super strong and has nearly indestructible skin, thanks to an origin story that takes place in the same prison (Seagate Prison) where we saw Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley) in the All Hail The King Marvel One-Shot. While he can’t take damage, he can still feel damage, making Cage one of the toughest Marvel heroes who goes on to be an integral member of The Avengers. That is, when he’s not
running his Heroes for Hire organization with his pal Iron Fist. Expect that team-up to to show up in the future of the MCU. Also expect Jones and Cage to begin a relationship on screen next year, since in Marvel Comics, the pair go on to have a child together. They’re one of the few superhero families in the books who have to deal with balancing “work” life (hero life) with family obligations in raising a child.


In the Netflix series, Krysten Ritter’s Jones investigates “cases involving people with extraordinary abilities in New York City” and that’s where she’ll cross paths with Colter’s Cage. Executive Producer/Showrunner Melissa Rosenberg on the casting of Mike Colter as Luke Cage:

“Mike embodies the strength, edge and depth of Luke Cage. We’re excited to have him bring this iconic Marvel character to life.”


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Marvel TV boss Jeph Loeb:

“Fans have longed to see Luke Cage and in Mike we’ve found the perfect actor. Viewers will get to meet Luke Cage in Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones, and experience why he is such an important super hero in the Marvel mythos.”


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Fans have waited many years, through rumors and hints of Heroes for Hire and Luke Cage movies, for Luke Cage to be realized in live-action and it’s finally happening. And the most exciting part is that he’ll probably show up in the future movies and join The Avengers one day.

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Marvel’s Daredevil and Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones both premiere on Netflix in 2015 as all-new 13-episode series.
The Avengers: Age of Ultron releases in theaters on May 1 2015, followed by Ant-Man on July 17 2015, Captain America: Civil War on May 6 2016, Doctor Strange on November 4 2016, Guardians of the Galaxy 2 on May 5 2017, Thor: Ragnarok on July 28, 2017, Black Panther on November 3 2017, Avengers: Infinity War – Part 1 on May 4 2018, Captain Marvel on July 6 2018, Inhumans on November 2 2018 and Avengers: Infinity War – Part 2 on May 3 2019.


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Source: Marvel

 

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[h=1]Marvel’s ‘Jessica Jones’ Casts ‘Doctor Who’ Alum David Tennant as the Villain[/h]

When last we heard casting news concerning Marvel’s upcoming follow-up to Daredevil on Netflix, A.K.A. Jessica Jones, we had learned that the series had casted Mike Colter in the fan favorite role of Luke Cage (who will get his own Netflix series at a later date).


Now, with production rumored for a February start date (under the watch of Dexter alum Melissa Rosenberg as show-runner), David Tennant has now been confirmed to join the show’s cast – with Krysten Ritter (Breaking Bad, Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23) leading the way as the eponymous superhero-turned private investigator.


The former Doctor Who star will assume the role of the series’ main villain, Zebediah Kilgrave (a.k.a. Purple Man), though the number of episodes the character will appear in the show’s debut season remains unknown at this time. Marvel Television executive Jeph Loeb has released an official statement about the casting:

Anyone familiar with David’s work knows he brings an incredible level of dedication to any role he inhabits, a level we knew we would need from the man playing Kilgrave. While most know him for his roles as a hero, we can’t wait to unleash a whole new side of this talented actor.


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Considering its February start, it would make sense to expect A.K.A. Jessica Jones to debut on the SVOD service at some point before the end of the year – probably around October/November to line-up with a potential third season of Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. on ABC.

Krysten Ritter is Marvel’s Jessica Jones



Should the plan for Marvel’s Netflix slate be to launch two series a year (thus putting Luke Cage and Iron Fist in 2016), it would be reasonable to assume The Defenders will launch in 2017, just in time for the series to line-up with the MCU’s sequence of events before everything gets blown to hell in Avengers: Infinity War – Part I in 2018. Of course, after all that comes to a close, it’s not out of the realm of possibility to expect a fresh batch of new seasons for each of the respective shows on the service.


Considering how well Doctor Who performs for Netflix, the network is no doubt pleased that a popular veteran of the series will be part of Jessica Jones too. Tennant’s going to draw in a lot of people, including those who might not have watched a Marvel series on day 1 – and that’s exactly the kind of viewership Netflix needs to remain a force to be reckoned with.


Stay tuned for more news on A.K.A. Jessica Jones as it develops.


Source: Marvel
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[h=1]‘AKA Jessica Jones’ Casts Rachael Taylor as Hellcat; David Tennant on ‘The Purple Man’[/h]

While we wait patiently (or not so patiently, as the case may be) for Marvel’s Phase 2 to continue unfolding on the big screen, there’s still plenty of small screen Marvel properties to bide our time. There’s Agent Carter, the back half of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.‘s second season, and later this year the first of Marvel’s new slate of Netflix programming: Daredevil.



When first announced it was unclear exactly how the Marvel/Netflix slate would work, but since then Netflix has made finding success with their own original programing look all too easy. After Daredevil, the next series to debut on the streaming outlet will be AKA Jessica Jones starring Krysten Ritter as a former superhero looking to rebuild her life as a private detective.



Joining Ritter as Jones’ best pal and fellow crime-fighter will be Rachael Taylor (Crisis, 666 Park Avenue), reports The Wrap. Taylor’s character is Trish Walker, “a syndicated radio talk show host, former model and child TV star known to her adoring fans as “Patsy” Walker.”


The character of Patsy Walker was first introduced way back in 1944 in Miss America Magazine #2 , but in 1976 Marvel Comics reintroduced Walker with a new superhero identity – Hellcat. Whether or not AKA Jessica Jones‘ Trish Walker will follow a similar path and eventually assume the Hellcat identity isn’t stated, but in the 13-episode series we’ll see her assist Jones’ with the most dangerous case of her career.

Filming is set to begin on the series next month, with Michelle Rosenberg - who has been attached to the series for since it was first pitched to ABC – set as executive producer. Taylor and Ritter will be joined on the show by David Tennant as Zebediah Kilgrave (a.k.a. The Purple Man) and Mike Colter as Luke Cage.


Tennant recently spoke about his role with the Radio Times, saying:

“Who says it’s a villain? Make no assumptions. I’m saying nothing … I’ve found myself in another world which I can answer no questions about.”



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Well, being unable to answer any questions shouldn’t be all that new for the former Doctor Who star, but obviously none hold their secrets more dear than Marvel. But are we being too presumptuous by naming Kilgrave the villain? Maybe, but considering the character has in the comics been a foe of Daredvil, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones, his inclusion here is all too coincidental to in the end not be the villain.


What do you think of Rachael Taylor being cast as Jessica Jones’ best friend, Trisha Walker? Will we see her assume her superhero identity in AKA Jessica Jones? And what of David Tennant’s Killgrave, will he be a villain?


Stay tuned for more news on AKA Jessica Jones as it develops.
Source: The Wrap, Radio Times

 

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[h=1]Marvel’s ‘Jessica Jones’ Series Adds Carrie-Anne Moss[/h]

Marvel’s Daredevil TV series, the first in a planned quintet of comics-based shows coming to Netflix, has now wrapped production and is set to premiere in April – which means that A.K.A. Jessica Jones is next on the production line, with Krysten Ritter (Breaking Bad) set to play the title role.


A.K.A Jessica Jones‘ supporting cast is coming together nicely, with David Tennant playing mind-controlling villain Zebediah Killgrave (A.K.A. The Purple Man), Rachael Taylor as Trish Walker (A.K.A. Hellcat) and Mike Colter making his first appearance as Luke Cage (A.K.A. Power Man). Aliases are kind of a thing in the Marvel universe.


It’s now looking ever more likely that A.K.A. Jessica Jones will arrive on Netflix before the end of 2015, as TheWrap reports that another key cast member has been added. Carrie-Anne Moss, best known for playing Trinity in The Matrix films and more recently starred in disaster movie Pompeii, has signed on to play a character called Harper.


This appears to be an original character created for the series, with Harper described as a “no-nonsense” woman in a position of authority, “who could prove a powerful ally to Jessica — if the titular character doesn’t completely alienate her first.”

Jessica Jones (at the time of the series) lives as a former superhero who takes up a new career as a private eye, specializing in cases involving people who, like her, have extraordinary abilities. Harper’s description as a person in a position of authority is vague, but it could mean she has ties to S.H.I.E.L.D., therefore possessing insider knowledge of abnormal goings-on. Obviously the implications of a S.H.I.E.L.D. connection could vary greatly depending on when in the Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline A.K.A. Jessica Jones takes place.


Another possibility is that Harper’s position of power is more locally based, either in New York City’s government or in its police force. The latter would make sense, since it’s difficult to be a private detective without having at least a few friends in the police force. Marvel has previously confirmed that S.H.I.E.L.D. will play some role in all of the Netflix TV series, but differentiate themselves from the films by exploring ‘gritty crime stories’ as opposed to superpowered villains. That means government officials and street-level police could both be major factors on Jessica Jones’ profession.

Ideally we’ll hear more concrete details about A.K.A. Jessica Jones‘ production schedule soon, but this recent flurry of casting news is definitely promising.
A.K.A. Jessica Jones will (hopefully) be released on Netflix later in 2015.
Source: TheWrap

 

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[h=1]Marvel’s ‘A.K.A. Jessica Jones’ Netflix Series Begins Filming; First Set Images[/h]

BREAKING: First look at KRISTEN RITTER as JESSICA JONES! RT pic.twitter.com/epBXmjzQZE
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[h=1]Marvel’s ‘A.K.A. Jessica Jones’ Netflix Series Fills Out its Supporting Cast[/h]

An adaptation of Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos’ comic book series Alias is one of several Hell’s Kitchen-based superhero shows coming to Netflix as part of the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. Since there’s already a pretty well-known TV show called Alias, however, Marvel’s show will be called A.K.A. Jessica Jones, named after the private detective and former superhero who serves as the show’s protagonist.


A.K.A Jessica Jones will star Krysten Ritter (Breaking Bad) in the lead role, with Mike Colter also making his first appearance as Luke Cage before going on to star in his own Netflix series. Other regular cast members include Carrie-Anne Moss as Jessica’ potential ally Harper, Rachael Taylor as Jessica’s best friend Trish Walker, and David Tennant as the villainous Zebediah Kilgrave.


With production already underway Marvel has announced three more cast members for A.K.A Jessica Jones, rounding out the rest of the supporting characters. Here’s a breakdown of who’s joining the show, and who they might be playing.

• Eka Darville (The Originals) plays Malcolm, “a neighbor of Jessica’s whose own journey will intertwine with her quest in a surprising way.” There is a character called Malcolm in the comics, who is a fan of Jessica’s and wants to work for her, though it’s unclear whether that’s who Darville is playing or whether the name is just a coincidence.
• Wil Traval (Once Upon a Time) plays “an NYPD cop who takes ‘protect and serve’ very seriously.” Marvel doesn’t offer a name for this character, but the description fits Detective Paul Hall, a cop in Alias who interrogates Jessica in connection with a murder.
• Erin Moriarty (True Detective) plays Erin, “a young girl who becomes a client of Alias Investigations.” Similarly to Traval, Moriarty could be playing an original character created for the series, or she could be playing the woman who hires Jessica to find her missing sister in the first issue of Alias.

L-R: Eka Darville, Wil Traval, Erin Moriarty

Based on the costume design seen in the trailer for Daredevil, the first Netflix/Marvel team-up, there’s been speculation that the show will be a fairly direct adaptation of Frank Miller’s origin comic book story, “The Man Without Fear”. Which is to say, showrunner Melissa Rosenberg could also be planning the follow the original Alias comic book story in A.K.A Jessica Jones.


However, it’s equally possible (and perhaps more likely) that A.K.A. Jessica Jones will simply take story elements from the comics and mix them in with original ideas to ensure that even fans who have read the source material are kept guessing as the series develops.


A.K.A Jessica Jones will premiere on Netflix later in 2015.
Source: Marvel

 

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[h=1]‘AKA Jessica Jones’ Set Photos Feature Luke Cage & The Purple Man[/h]

First look at David Tennant as #AKAJessicaJones's villainous Kilgrave #DoctorWho David Tennant in AKA Jessica Jones pictures pic.twitter.com/sIMxQyiaE5
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A photo posted by Koray Ersin (@koray_ersin) on Apr 9, 2015 at 10:01pm PDT​

First look at #mikecolter as @LukeCage in @marvel's @JessicaJones set!! pic.twitter.com/nngfnYFG7R
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[h=1]‘Jessica Jones’ Comics Writer: Netflix Show Is ‘Faithful and Lively’[/h]

There’s a certain amount of inherent risk whenever a comic book property is adapted for the big or small screen. After all, most titles have decades of stories, dozens of characters and existing fanbases that are ready to share their wrath if their beloved pages aren’t captured accurately and effectively.
However, even with that – and the stigma of the tepidly received 2003 film – Marvel Studios scored a victory with its Daredevil Netflix series, winning over both critics and fans alike. The streaming service seems tailor-made for delivering darker takes on some of Marvel’s more grounded heroes, but the format’s real test may come later this year when Jessica Jones is released.


The series – which stars Krysten Ritter as the eponymous superhero-turned-private-investigator and Mike Colter as Power Man a.k.a. Luke Cage – will be faced with introducing these relatively more obscure characters to viewers. As co-creator of the comics’ Jessica Jones, Brian Michael Bendis recently took to Tumblr to voice his support of the show in response to a fan’s question about his involvement. Here’s what he had to say:

“I know I’ve been very low-key on talking about the Jessica Jones TV show but I think I have to stop doing that because I can’t hold it any longer. I’m going to burst. The show is so good. I have seen the first couple of episodes, and because I didn’t work on it directly, I can say this with full no-ego fanfare: I loved it! And believe me, I was going to be the hardest on it. Harder than any of you. Jessica is a part of my DNA. A bad Jessica Jones show would have hurt me deeply.”
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Though Bendis is “proud to have [his] name on [the show],” he indicated that he was unavailable to work on it directly due to his commitment to the Playstation Network series Powers. Still, he had access to the initial drafts of the Jessica Jones pilot script and met with the series’ writers to answer any questions they had about the story beforehand. Such high praise from Bendis should help Jessica Jones fans rest easy, especially considering how closely the Netflix incarnation (featuring Melissa Rosenberg (Twilight, Dexter)) hews to its source material:

“BUT it is faithful and lively and everything that I could personally have wanted from the show. The mean streets of Marvel Netflix from a different perspective than [Matt Murdock]’s, but at the same time, it all fits. Just like the comics on their best day. And just like Netflix [Daredevil], the look of the show is cracklin’ noir but with its own palette.”
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The crime-drama tone of Daredevil was perhaps one of its most lauded attributes, and it’s wise of Marvel to continue that approach throughout its Netflix shows, especially since they will all connect by the time The Defenders comes around. Moreover, it lines up perfectly with what we’ve heard (from other people involved) about Jessica Jones thus far.

Bendis also weighed in on the casting of Ritter and Colter. Aside from some vague promotional images, not much has been officially released yet with them in-character. That’s made it hard for fans to ascertain just how well the actors will fit their comic book counterparts. but Bendis says there’s no need to worry:

“Krysten Ritter is soooo good. And Michael Colter. Wait until you see Michael Colter. The casting of Luke Cage, in my opinion, and I have said this to everyone behind the scenes, is as strong and spot-on as the casting of Tony Stark. It’s probably the hardest to cast, and they got it. Perfect.”
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Colter has said how Luke Cage will present a “more tangible” hero than those included in Marvel Studios film releases. Considering that the character will headline his own subsequent Netflix series after Jessica Jones, it’s certainly in Marvel’s best interest to get him just right for his first onscreen appearance.



Daredevil season one is currently available on Netflix. Jessica Jones releases in Fall 2015, followed by Luke Cage season one and Daredevil season two in 2016. Iron Fist and The Defenders will arrive sometime thereafter.
Source: Brian Michael Bendis

 

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[h=1]‘Jessica Jones’ Showrunner Talks Character, Costumes & MCU Crossovers[/h]

In the past week (at the time of writing this), we’ve gotten a more expansive look at plans for the Netflix corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Following the success of Daredevil season 1 on the streaming service, we got a firm confirmation that the second Marvel Netflix series, Jessica Jones is indeed coming in the fourth quarter of 2015.
As interest in Jessica Jones begins to mount, more and more details about the show are coming out. Today we hear from showrunner Melissa Rosenberg about costume plans for the show’s heroine, the character arc she’ll have, and where we might be seeing crossovers with other parts of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
For those who don’t know, Jessica Jones follows the titular Marvel heroine, who used to be a full-fledged costumed superhero until she retired from duty following a disastrous event. The Netflix series follows the Marvel Comics lore of Jones coming out of retirement to work as a private investigator in Hell’s Kitchen, while trying to overcome the deep traumas that knocked her out of the game.
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According to Melissa Rosenberg (via ET Online), even though the series picks up with Jones starting her private investigation service, we will get to see her as a full-on superhero (in two identities), complete with costumes. However, the typical female superhero look is something Rosenberg is not particularly interested in, saying that the show will “hit on” and “glance off” of Jones’ days in costume (likely via flashback), but that won’t be a focal point, at all. Rather, Rosenberg hopes that Jessica Jones will move things, “beyond female superheroes as they look good in a unitard.”
While probably not well-known to general audiences, Jones is indeed a prime character for Marvel to build a strong female-led series on. She’s charmingly vinegary, has deep and complex backstory and psychology, a strong nemesis (The Purple Man, played in the show by David Tenant), and is a super-powered badass, to boot. Given the ingredients being mixed into the show, it’s likely we’ll get a streamlined version of Jones’ comic book origin, which includes connections to Spider-Man and Daredevil; the tragic death of her family; stumbling attempts at superheroism; a tragic time of being under the Purple Man’s mind control; dealing with the trauma of what Purple Man made her do; and deep-seeded fear of what that loss of control could mean for her future.
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That’s a lot to cover and explore – and for some Marvel fans, having Twilight movie franchise writer Melissa Rosenberg orchestrating the series may not be reassuring. However, Rosenberg has plenty of history dealing with both deep and/or dark drama, as well as female character stories (Party of Five, Birds of Prey, Dexter), and she seems to have a clear comprehension of how to attack this Jessica Jones series:

“She’s funny! She’s dark! She’s the real deal. She’s utterly compelling, both the actress and the character. The first time I saw [Ritter] do drama was ‘Breaking Bad.’ And she was just a guest star. We pushed her to some really dark, emotional places, and she just keeps going there. She’s got incredible range!”
“Our show has plenty of action, but it’s not about the action. It’s about the character, it’s about her emotional arc. And she’s not a ninja. She never studies martial arts. She’s a brawler. You piss her off and boom! You’re down! We’re not seeing a whole lot of [mimics praying mantis]… Hiyah!”
“She’s not out to save the city. She’s out to make rent.”
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Ritter (who also showed wittily-biting comedy chops in the short-lived series B*** in Apt. 23 ) is one of those talented character actresses who has been long in need of a proper vehicle. Jessica Jones sounds like about as good a fit as Boardwalk Empire star Charlie Cox turned out to be playing Matt Murdock Daredevil, which would mean another win for Marvel, Netflix, and best of all, the fanbase.
http://screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/Daredevil-Netflix-Season-2-Rosario-Dawson.jpg‘Daredevil’ star Rosario Dawson will appear in Marvel’s ‘Jessica Jones’

Speaking of Daredevil, Rosenberg revealed that Jessica Jones will be getting some appearances from other MCU characters (like Mike Coulter’s Luke Cage, who will thereafter get his own Netflix series) – including a familiar face from Daredevil:

“Smaller characters that populated that world will be popping in… “I think I’m allowed to say: Rosario Dawson will be dropping in.”
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Given the nature of Jones’ work, it wouldn’t be surprising if her vigilante, “Hiyah!” brawling put her (or an associate) in need of some healing from Dawson’s off-the-books nurse, Claire Temple.
It is funny to hear Dawson’s character getting such increased exposure; while based on Marvel Comics’ Night Nurse, Dawson’s character was purposefully changed from Linda Carter (Night Nurse’s alter-ego) to “Claire Temple,” so that Marvel can use Night Nurse in future movies. But hey, with so many superheroes roaming the streets of the MCU now, they probably need all the medical help they can get…


Daredevil is currently available on Netflix. Jessica Jones premieres in Fall 2015, followed by Luke Cage and Daredevil season 2 in 2016.
Source: ET Online

 

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[h=1]How Marvel’s ‘Jessica Jones’ Netflix Series Will Differ From ‘Daredevil’[/h]

The Netflix corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has quickly been established as a darker, more adult, and otherwise dangerous place, following the debut of the critically-acclaimed Daredevil season one. Upcoming Marvel/Netflix TV series will likewise unfold within the same neo-Noir version of Hell’s Kitchen where Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock resides, starting in Fall 2015 with Jessica Jones. The latter program stars Krysten Ritter (Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23) as its namesake, with David Tennant playing the show’s main antagonist – Zebediah Kilgrave a.k.a. The Purple Man.
Jessica Jones is quite a different character than The Man Without Fear, where it concerns her depiction in Brian Michael Bendis’ original “Alias” Marvel comic book run; likewise, Kilgrave is a far cry from the threat posed by Wilson Fisk a.k.a. Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio) on Daredevil, in his comic book form. As such, it’s reasonable to expect that the Jessica Jones Netflix series won’t simply amount to “Daredevil with a female lead,” so to speak.


Jessica Jones showrunner Melissa Rosenberg addressed that very point when she spoke about the Marvel/Netflix show during the 2015 TCA (Television Critics Association) press tour. As you see from the quote below (hat tip Indiewire), her description of Ritter’s Miss Jones stands well apart from the Charlie Cox version of Mr. Murdock (a hard-working, but humble, fellow who regularly consults his local priest about his double-life as a righteous lawyer by day, law-breaking vigilante by night):

“Jessica is about paying rent, getting the next client. She’s dealing with a fairly dark past. She’s trying to get through the day. She’s not really trying to save the city, she’s trying to save her apartment. At her core, she wants to do something good. She wants to contribute to the world. But there are a lot of personality issues for her that can get in the way.
“Jessica Jones is a brawler. She gets drunk, she gets pissed off, and boom, you’re down. She doesn’t wear a costume, she doesn’t have a mask. She’s just who she is.”
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The Jones character, for those unfamiliar, is a ex-superhero who has taken on the job of being a private investigator, while she copes with PTSD from her world-saving days. It’s not clear yet how much the Jessica Jones Netflix series will mess around with the character’s comic book backstory, though Bendis has already indicated the show is faithful to its source material (at least in spirit) – a Noir TV show “but with its own palette” separate from Daredevil‘s.
Marvel Television’s head Jeph Loeb, when he spoke at the 2015 TCA event, likewise emphasized that Jessica Jones was designed to be a Noir-inspired series that differs from Daredevil, starting in the early planning stages of the show’s development:

“When we first sat down and started talking about ‘Daredevil,’ what we said was, for all intents and purposes, it was a crime drama first and a superhero show second. One of the things we’ve talked a lot about is that ‘Jessica’ is in many ways a psychological thriller first and then a superhero show second.”
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Jessica Jones, in many ways, is more of a typical Noir protagonist than Matt Murdock; with her dark history, heavy drinking, and the career that she leads (investigating crimes on the hard-hitting streets of New York), Jones wouldn’t be out of place in your average detective story (her super-powers aside). Similarly, Kilgrave – a nasty fellow who, in the Marvel comics, can control others with his words (using pheromones secreted by his body) – doesn’t fit the crime boss archetype like Kingpin; rather Kilgrave, like many other Noir antagonists, is a schemer who uses the protagonist’s own insecurities and mental weak spots against them (literally, in this case).
Rosenberg may be most famous for writing the Twilight movies, but she’s very much experienced at crafting taut thrillers revolving around troubled anti-hero types – as evidenced by her work on Showtime’s Dexter TV series. Indeed, Loeb also informed the TCA crowd that the psychological game between Jones and Kilgrave will be a tense (and unnerving) one to watch unfold, on the Jessica Jones TV series:

“What you get out of ‘Jessica’ is a sort of hold-your-breath tension as to what’s going to happen. When you see the dynamic between Krysten Ritter and David Tennant… that question of ‘What’s going to happen next?’ and ‘What could happen next?’ and how that’s driven by character is something that is so important to not just the scripts but also the way the show is shot, and the way that everyone reacts, and the way those two react with each other.”
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The supporting cast of Jessica Jones, like Daredevil, features a number of noteworthy television show character actors, such as the Matrix trilogy alum Carrie-Anne Moss (Vegas), Rachael Taylor (Grey’s Anatomy, Crisis), Eka Darville (Spartacus, Empire), and Erin Moriarty (Red Window, True Detective). However, the most noteworthy cast member next to Ritter and Tennant is no doubt Mike Colter (The Following, The Good Wife), who is playing Luke Cage before the character gets his own Netflix series in 2016.
In short: Jessica Jones has the makings of a well-acted neo-Noir series that is compelling on its own terms, while also serving as the pivotal next step in the expansion of the Netflix corner of the MCU. If the show delivers on that promise, then it will keep Marvel Television’s winning streak in Phase II of the MCU going strong, as well.



Daredevil season one is currently available on Netflix. Jessica Jones releases in Fall 2015, followed by Luke Cage season one and Daredevil season two (a.k.a. Daredevil V Punisher) in 2016. Iron Fist and The Defenders will arrive sometime thereafter.
Source: Indiwire

 

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[h=1]Rumor Patrol: ‘Jessica Jones’ Episode Titles Tease Superhero Team-Up?[/h]

Jessica Jones is the latest Marvel Studios original series to see production and release from Netflix streaming services online, following the successful launch of Daredevil (not so far) back in Spring 2015. With Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23 star Krysten Ritter cast as the title character, Netflix is reportedly ready to take on another superhero living in the Marvel Cinematic Universe version of Hell’s Kitchen for the second time in a row.
The new show has already promised to deliver a cinematic take on its superhero-turned-private-investigator with a dark past that will be in keeping with the comics. Based on a new leaked rumor from behind-the-scenes posted online, the program may wind up delivering some big developments pretty much from the get-go of season 1.


A pseudonymous Reddit poster claims the full list of Jessica Jones episode titles can be accessed online through the Netflix streaming service, with many references and allusions to well known narrative arcs and recurring characters throughout. The listed titles, superseded by the titular signifier A.K.A., are listed as follows:

• “Ladies Night”
• “Crush Syndrome”
• “It’s Called Whiskey”
• “99 Friends”
• “The Sandwich Saved Me”
• “You’re a Winner”
• “Top Shelf Perverts”
• “WWJD”
• “Sin Bin”
• “The Kumbaya Circle Jerk”
• “I’ve Got the Blues”
• “Jewel and the Power Man”
• “Smile”

Please note, however, that the links (as posted on Reddit) have apparently been inactive for some users, which would lead one to believe that such a posting may only be a fan curated wish-list for Jessica Jones – and therefore entirely inaccurate.

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Regardless, individual episode titles like “Ladies Night” seem to refer to a Hell Cat/Patricia Walker (Rachael Taylor) appearance in the first episode of Jessica Jones, leaving room for additional female Marvel superheroes to be introduced. Meanwhile, more snarky signifiers like “The Kumbaya Circle Jerk” suggest that the show will retain some levity amidst the gloom that is to be otherwise expected.
Titles like “Jewel and the Power Man,” however, suggests a potential flashback episode wherein Jones’ superhero days of yore with Mike Colter’s Luke Cage (who is already set to receive his own original series in 2016) are explored. If that does wind up happening, then Jessica Jones season 1 may well feature a superhero team-up; the catch is that it would be set well before the show’s present-day.
Either way, given the success of Daredevil, Marvel Studio’s latest partnership with Netflix should continue to prove beneficial for both parties. With Ritter and former Doctor Who star David Tennant starring in the latest Marvel/Netflix joint venture, comic book fans are likely to be engaged with the Jessica Jones TV show when it premieres.


Daredevil season one is currently available on Netflix. Jessica Jones releases in Fall 2015, followed by Luke Cage season one and Daredevil season two (a.k.a. Daredevil V Punisher) in 2016. Iron Fist and The Defenders will arrive sometime thereafter.
Source: Reddit

 

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[h=1]Marvel’s Jessica Jones: Carrie-Anne Moss to Play Jeryn Hogarth[/h]

Not content with trying to keep unruly superheroes organized on the big screen, Marvel has also been expanding the Marvel Cinematic Universe on TV. Agent Carter and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. are covering the espionage angle over on ABC, while a new collection of Netflix shows are exploring the interlinked stories of Hell’s Kitchen’s superheroes and vigilantes.
After Daredevil kicked off this corner of the MCU in style, Jessica Jones is up next with Krysten Ritter (Breaking Bad) playing the titular character, a woman with superpowers who has turned to a career as a private detective after her brief superhero career went badly wrong. The supporting cast includes David Tennant (Doctor Who) as Zebediah Killgrave, the villain of the series, and Carrie-Anne Moss (Vegas) as a woman called Harper, who has so far only been described as someone in a position of power who could be a useful ally for Jessica.


As is typical of Marvel, this coy description and character name turned out to simply be a way of concealing who Moss is really playing, so that the information could be revealed today at New York Comic Con. During the Netflix panel, it was announced that Moss will actually be playing Jeryn Hogarth, a name that avid Marvel Comics readers may recognize.
The casting involves a gender-flip, as the comic book version of Jeryn Hogarth is a man. The character is more commonly associated with Iron Fist and Luke Cage, both of whom will also be getting their own Netflix shows, and is an attorney and manager for their business, Heroes for Hire. Jeryn Hogarth will be the second instance of an explicitly gay or bisexual character in the MCU, if the set photos of her kissing a female costar are anything to go by. The first was Inhuman Joey Gutierrez, who was introduced in the first episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3.
The name isn’t completely certain just yet, as we (along with several other audience members) heard the name pronounced as “Jerri” (or possibly another spelling variation i.e. Jerry or Gerri), so Moss’ character may have a slightly altered name to reflect the gender swap.

Luke Cage A.K.A. Power Man (Mike Colter) is already set to appear in Jessica Jones before all four heroes team up in The Defenders, so it makes sense that Jeryn Hogarth would also be introduced in Jessica Jones. With the different shows taking place in such close proximity, it seems likely that we’ll see a lot of crossover characters and locations, as well as teases for upcoming shows.
As for what Jeryn and Jessica’s relationship will be like, the initial character description hinted that Jessica’s abrasive personality may risk alienating her potential ally, but as both a superhero and a private detective it’s easy to see why she would want someone like Jeryn on her side.
Daredevil Season 1 is currently available on Netflix. Jessica Jones will be made available starting November 20th, 2015, followed by Luke Cage Season 1 and Daredevil Season 2 (a.k.a. Daredevil V Punisher) in 2016. Iron Fist and The Defenders will arrive sometime thereafter.

 

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It’s sad that sexuality always matters now

personally i would LOVE to see her on SCREEN ...

its been so many days years that i had NAATEE thoughts about my CHILDHOOD MATRIX DAYS ...

:dance4::dance4::dance4:

 

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[h=1]Jessica Jones Early Reviews From NYCC: Dark, Gritty, Fantastic Noir[/h]

With Marvel’s Cinematic Universe established on the big screen, Marvel TV has been working to build the television side of world in which The Avengers exist. As such, ABC has Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agent Carter, as well as two other series with pilot orders, Marvel’s Most Wanted and Damage Control. However, Marvel TV also includes the deal between the studio and Netflix that paved the way for four series and a team up featuring The Defenders. The Marvel/Netflix universe launched earlier this year with the premiere of Daredevil and continues with Jessica Jones next month.
At New York Comic Con this weekend, Marvel brought all their television series to the fans, teasing what’s to come on S.H.I.E.L.D. and Carter, debuting the first footage from Season 2 of Daredevil and premiering the first episode of Jessica Jones. Now, with so many in attendance for the world premiere, early reactions to the show and reviews of the pilot have hit the web.


The Jessica Jones pilot has largely received glowing reviews, with many praising Krysten Ritter’s turn as the titular superhero-turned-private investigator, the actress’s chemistry with co-star Mike Colter (fellow superhero Luke Cage, whose own Netflix series will debut in 2016), the dark tone of the series and its exceptional cinematography. Jessica Jones also stars Carrie-Anne Moss as the recently announced female iteration of Marvel Comics character Jeryn Hogarth, and David Tennant as Kilgrave a.k.a. The Purple Man, both of whom received appreciation for their parts in the premiere as well.
Here’s a sampling of early reactions on Twitter (including Screen Rant’s own Rob Keyes) and what the first batch of reviews had to say (click on the corresponding links for the full reviews):

After the first 10 min of @JessicaJones Krysten Ritter puts on a master class in acting. Her chemistry with Colter is on point too.
— Rob Keyes (@rob_keyes) October 10, 2015​

I just saw the first episode of Jessica Jones. You guys, this show goes there. Fantastic storytelling and cinematography. Cant wait for more
— Aaron Gold (@AaronFreaknGold) October 10, 2015​

what I also really dug about JESSICA JONES ep 1 is lack of dumb exposition. We don't have her explaining her life. Show starts and we're off
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) October 10, 2015​

David Tennant is terrifying. @Krystenritter is talented beyond words. @JessicaJones is going to blow everyone away; I promise. #MarvelNYCC
— jamie harsip (@JamieHarsip) October 10, 2015​

If you think #Daredevil's dark, wait 'til you see #JessicaJones. Some moments left me breathless. Very different, and yet just as brilliant.
— Laura Prudom (@LauInLA) October 10, 2015​

Collider – Evan Valentine

“Jessica Jones marks another amazing notch in the belt of Marvel’s Netflix deal, exploring a world that few comic book movies and television shows have dared to enter. Without a doubt, this premier episode will reel you in hook, line, and sinker, leaving you gasping from the surprises it has in store. This fall, Jessica Jones may be the show to beat!”
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IGN – Eric Goldman

“Jessica Jones starts out with a strong premiere episode that firmly marks the series as the most mature Marvel Cinematic Universe project to date. Yes, Daredevil took the MCU into much darker, more violent places, but Jessica Jones not only matches that, it goes further.”
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Mashable – Brian De Los Santos

“A pilot can only say so much about a show, but if Marvel can maintain the momentum it builds in the first episode of Jessica Jones throughout its entire first season, it may have its hands on another hit. With great wit and characters, this series could draw a big fanbase. Those in attendance Saturday certainly loved it, and left the screening saying as much.”
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Vulture – Abraham Riesman

“The entire episode was shockingly and refreshingly honest in its depiction of sex and sexuality — especially compared to the rest of Marvel’s cinematic and televised output, which tends to be heterosexual and vanilla on the rare occasions when it dares to be sexual at all.”
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io9 – Katharine Trendacosta

“Along with being visible, the show’s also got a great handle on the language of noir. We always hear about how the Marvel movies are each a different genre, but they’ve ceded film noir to Jessica Jones. From the first voice over, you know exactly what you’re about to get: a client, a case, and a bad end.”
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With such high praise for Jessica Jones, it seems Marvel and Netflix will deliver another incredibly well-received series when the show debuts next month. In addition to the critical acclaim received by Daredevil earlier this year, Marvel TV may further prove it can hold its own next to the movies of the MCU.
Of course, these reviews only cover the first episode of Jessica Jones and may not reflect the series as a whole. But, so far it would seem that Marvel and Netflix’s Defenders universe is only going to get stronger with the premiere of Jessica Jones.


Daredevil Season 1 is currently available on Netflix. Jessica Jones will be made available starting November 20th, 2015, followed by Luke Cage Season 1 and Daredevil Season 2 (a.k.a. Daredevil V Punisher) in 2016. Iron Fist and The Defenders will arrive sometime thereafter.

 

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[h=1]Marvel’s Jessica Jones: Wil Traval’s Character Revealed[/h]

Marvel’s Jessica Jones is off to a strong start. I know this because yesterday at New York Comic-Con 2015, Netflix and Marvel TV screened the premiere of the series over a month before it becomes available for viewing to subscribers. And it was excellent.
Early reactions were positive and showrunner Melissa Rosenberg, along with the cast and crew of the second Marvel-Netflix series, continue to prove that the Defenders shows have cracked the code on long-form mature storytelling on the Netflix platform. While the premiere brings viewers into Jessica Jones’ version of Hell’s Kitchen, New York, there’s one main character it doesn’t introduce: the unnamed one played by Australian actor Wil Traval.


When Traval was introduced by Marvel TV boss Jeph Loeb to the Jessica Jones panel at NYCC, his mysterious role was described only as “NYPD Cop,” but it turns there’s a lot more to his character than Loeb would let you believe. Traval tells IGN that he’s actually the Marvel Cinematic Universe version of the Frank Miller Daredevil villain Frank Simpson a.k.a. Nuke… with a slight name change.

“People may recognize him from the comics. His last name is Simpson and that might give you an indication. He comes from, you know that period in the ’70s where they had post-Vietnam war and there are psycho super-soldiers so he comes from there. That’s his origin point but we’re reinventing him for the television series.”
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In the main Marvel Comics universe Simpson was the subject of a super-soldier project, one similar to Weapon X (think Wolverine) and his body is enhanced with cybernetics. When he was first introduced, Kingpin had hired him to kill Daredevil, but Simpson went on to have important parts to play in various Captain America and Thunderbolts stories.

I play Wil Simpson on #JessicaJones take from that what you will.
— Wil Traval (@WilTraval) October 11, 2015​

It’s more likely that if Traval’s version of Nuke (with the first named swapped to his own) shares any powered or supervillain roots from the comics that Jessica Jones will draw inspiration from his Ultimate Marvel Comics origin. There, as Traval describes above, Simpson took part in a Vietnam era super-soldier program that (as always) was trying to replicate the success of Captain America (who had been absent since WWII). He shares an extreme sense of unpatriotism after his experiences in Vietnam – which, combined with the effects of his super-soldier serum, turned him into a super-villain. There are easy ways to modernize this idea and tie it to events we’ve seen in the MCU or more modern wars, even connecting it to Hydra if necessary.
As such, David Tennant’s villainous Kilgrave character may not be the only gifted antagonist in Jessica Jones – and just like Kilgrave, there are plenty of opportunities for Wil Simpson to appear in other stories down the road, should these be long-term characters.


Daredevil season one is currently available on Netflix. Jessica Jones releases November 20, 2015, followed by Luke Cage and Daredevil season 2 in 2016. Iron Fist and The Defenders will arrive sometime thereafter.
Source: IGN
Header edited from Ultimate Captain America #1 art.

 

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[h=1]Jessica Jones Prequel Comic Available Online; Daredevil Crossover Teased[/h]

Marvel Television made a big splash at this year’s New York Comic-Con, bringing not only their current ABC series — S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agent Carter — but their upcoming Netflix slate as well. During the panel for Daredevil and Jessica Jones, the first footage of Daredevil season 2 was shown (and subsequently shared online after leaked footage appeared) and the first episode of Jessica Jones was screened, earning itself some great early reviews.
There’s still about a month between now and Jessica Jones‘ Netflix premiere and already its teasers are playing up the darker angle of the series, focusing on Jones’ (Krysten Ritter) complicated past and the eerily well-informed Purple Man (David Tennant). But fans wanting a real taste of Jessica Jones ahead of its November release should take the opportunity to check out the prequel comic Marvel just made available today.


Marvel’s Jessica Jones #1 can be downloaded for free, via the digital comics retailer Comixology, or read online via Marvel’s website. Written by Jessica Jones’ creator, Brian Michael Bendis with artwork by Michael Gaydos, Jessica Jones #1 gives audiences a preview of Jones’ life working for Alias Investigations, setting up where we’ll find the character at the start of the Netflix series.
Check out the comic’s cover (by David Mack), below:

As you can see, The Man Without Fear also makes an appearance in this short prequel comic — but don’t expect the two future Defenders to share any panels together. Within the story, Jones is checking in on Turk Barret (Rob Morgan), who after a run in with Daredevil is hospitalized for his injuries. Jones and Murdock may not meet, but their lives are shown becoming slowly entangled, with a future meeting strongly implied.
All in all, though the comic is short, it does offer a small sample of what a Jessica Jones series has to offer. And unlike Daredevil — who had at least some name recognition (outside the world of comics), thanks to a certain Ben Affleck film — Jessica Jones is a lesser known character to most of the Marvel TV-watching crowd. Giving her a little extra build-up, no matter how small, is a smart way to drum up excitement for the forthcoming Netflix series.
Daredevil Season 1 is currently available on Netflix. Jessica Jones will be made available starting November 20th, 2015, followed by Luke Cage Season 1 andDaredevil Season 2 (a.k.a. Daredevil V Punisher) in 2016. Iron Fist and The Defenders will arrive sometime thereafter.
Source: Marvel

 

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[h=1]Mike Colter on Luke Cage’s Role in Jessica Jones[/h]

Less than a month away from the premiere of Jessica Jones, and hype continues to build for Netflix’s second Marvel show. The official trailer showcased Krysten Ritter (Breaking Bad) as the titular Jones, a superhero who left the business after being abused by Kilgrave (David Tennant), a villain with mind-control powers. This show will introduce Mike Colter (The Good Wife) as Luke Cage, who is introduced as a bartender and love interest for Jones.
After establishing himself in Jessica Jones, Cage’s role will expand into his own Marvel Netflix series next year, eventually leading up to a Defenders crossover miniseries. While there is a lot of ground to cover as Cage becomes a superhero in his own right, his role in Jessica Jones will start small, building the narrative while establishing its own tone.


Colter recently attended New York Comic Con and spoke to IGN about his role in Jessica Jones, and how this introduction would connect to his own show. Here’s what he had to say about where Cage is when Jones begins.

“He is a guy with a lot of history, he’s a fugitive on the run, no one really knows who he is or his true identity, so he’s kind of staying to himself. So when you find him there he’s just kind of like going about his everyday life, trying to just put the pieces back together. And the pieces we’re talking are pieces you’ll find out later why he is the way he is, and why he’s on the run and why he’s hiding all these things.”
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When asked about his relationship with Jones, Colter identified their differences as part of what draws the two together.

“Broken souls. The two of them are damaged inside, and who isn’t? When you’re looking for love, looking for someone to make you feel whole, I think the two of them have pieces that they’re missing. And they are kind of opposites too, and I think opposites attract. I think visually they’re opposite, I think the ways they behave are opposite – if you even look at the way their apartments are it’s a different set up. So I think they are opposite but at the same time there is something they can’t quite deny, and something innate inside them that draws them together.”
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Both Jessica Jones and Luke Cage will fit in the MCU that Daredevil established, while still having a distinct voice. Colter praised the theme music as really setting up the show, and elaborated on how Cage will differ.

“When you find Luke Cage he goes to Harlem, completely different backdrop, completely different culture, different musicality, different tone, even the lingo… everything starts to feel a little different because Luke is hanging out with a different group of people, so we have a different flavor for everybody I think.”
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Daredevil has been praised for its more mature tone exploring the seedy underbelly of Hell’s Kitchen, and it’s exciting to see these complementary shows integrating their own unique voices into this larger shared universe. We will have to wait to find out what drives Cage to take up the superhero mantle in Harlem, but the payoff looks to be well worth the wait.
Daredevil Season 1 is currently available on Netflix. Jessica Jones will be made available starting November 20th, 2015, followed by Luke Cage Season 1 and Daredevil Season 2 (a.k.a. Daredevil V Punisher) in 2016. Iron Fist and The Defenders will arrive sometime thereafter.
Source: IGN