First Look At Netflix’s ‘Jessica Jones’ Also Offer A First Look At Luke Cage [PHOTOS]
Now that the world has fallen in love with Charlie Cox as Daredevil, Netflix and Marvel TV are ready to introduce you to two more of its small-screen heroes. The first photos from the upcoming seriesJessica Joneshave been revealed, featuringKrysten Ritteras the title character andMike Colteras Luke Cage. Get yourJessica Jonesfirst look after the jump.
Netflix unveiled theJessica Jonesfirst look photos today (viaCBR). Because only Marvel could steal the spotlight during Comic-Con, with a show they didn’t even bring to Comic-Con.
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The photos show what should be a very alarming scene — a man on fire, running out of a building. Fortunately, the man in question just happens to be Luke Cage, who has unbreakable skin (among other powers) and is therefore invulnerable to fire. Not that that keeps Jessica Jones from frowning with concern. Catching on fire probably isn’tfun, even if it’s not fatal.
It’s interesting to see Jessica Jones and Luke Cage in normal, everyday outfits.Jessica Joneslooks to be taking on a more grounded, realistic tone a laDaredevil, which also featured the hero in street clothes for most of the season. It should also be fun to see how their relationship unfolds as the show goes on, as the characters are romantically involved in the comics.
Jessica Jonespicks up with Jessica Jones after the tragic end of her short-lived stint as a superhero. She rebuilds herself as a New York City detective who specializes in cases involving people with extraordinary abilities. Luke Cage makes his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut with a recurring role onJessica Jonesbefore headlining his own series in 2016.Melissa Rosenbergserves as showrunner onJessica Jones.
Netflix will debutJessica Joneson Netflix later this year with 13 episodes.Jessica Jonesis the second Marvel TV show to hit Netflix afterDaredevil. It’ll be followed byLuke CageandIron Fist, and then all four titular superheroes will team up for the showThe Defenders.