Netflix’s ‘AKA Jessica Jones’ Casts Rachael Taylor As Trish Walker (AKA Hellcat)
Jessica Jones has a new bestie.Rachael Taylorhas just boarded Netflix’sAKA Jessica Jonesas Patricia “Trish” Walker. In the comics, Trish Walker takes on the superhero identity Hellcat. More on theAKA Jessica JonesRachael Taylor casting after the jump.
Marvelannounced the news. Here’s how they describe the character:
Patricia Walker made her Marvel Comics debut in 1944. In the 1970s, she became the superhero Hellcat and joined the Defenders. The Marvel press release notes Trish’s Hellcat alter ego from the comic, but doesn’t confirm whether Trish will also become Hellcat on the show.
“The character is a star and a powerhouse, and required an actress who is both,” said showrunnerMelissa Rosenberg. Executive producerJeph Loebadded, “Rachael’s ability to embody a character that must balance both the darker and lighter elements of our series will provide a perfect emotional anchor for Jessica Jones.”
Krysten RitterleadsAKA Jessica Jonesas a former superhero who rebuilds her life as a detective in New York City. She gets drawn into cases that involve people with superpowers. Also starring areMike Colteras Luke Cage andDavid Tennantas villain Kilgrave.
Taylor is coming off of a string of short-lived shows: NBC’sCrisis, ABC’s666 Park Avenue, and ABC’sCharlie’s Angels. On the bright side, she also had a recurring role on the very long-livedGrey’s Anatomy. Her film credits includeTransformers,The Darkest Hour, and this weekend’sThe Loft.
AKA Jessica Jonespremieres in 2015 with 13 episodes. It’ll be the second of five Marvel shows coming up from Netflix, after this spring’sDardevil. FollowingAKA Jessica Joneswill beLuke CageandIron Fist. All four lead characters will then team up forThe Defenders.
