So how about that Marvel casting?

[selenak]

No, the other one. A few years back, it was briefly announced there's be a tv series about Jessica Jones, based on the Alias comics but in order not to be confused with the tv show Alias called "Aka Jessica Jones" instead. Then nothing happened, and word was the idea was given up.

But now not only is the tv show back on, but Krysten Ritter will play Jessica Jones. As I know her from Breaking Bad, where she played Jane in season 2 (and was awesome as the character), this makes me very happy indeed. Mind you, it will inevitably joss my Jessica Jones in the X-Men movieverse story, but hey - such is fannish life.

Oh, and the internet also told me that the actor who currently plays Lemond Bishop in The Good Wife is considered for Luke Cage. Which would make the tv prospects even better!

Comments

[endeni]

Oh, really? Wow, she's not what I imagined for the part but what a great actress, that's good news!

[selenak]

Yes, I hadn't thought of her in the role before, either, but I know what she can do, acting wise, and so I know Jessica will be in good hands!

[monanotlisa]

Oh my God, yes please on the Luke Cage casting news!

[selenak]

It would be great. My one moment of hesitation was age wise, because I had always imagined Jessica and Luke in the same age group, but then I realised I was probably thinking of KR younger than she actually is due to the roles I've seen her play. And if they play it like, say, a decade or so apart, it's still the same generation. And anyway, great acting trumps all.