‘Jessica Jones’ Images: Krysten Ritter Leads Netflix’s New Marvel Series
The firstJessica Jonesteaserreleased last week was fantastic — gorgeous, moody, mysterious, and even helpful, thanks to its release date reveal. But it didn’t actually show us much of the series itself. For that, we turn to the new batch of official images released today.
Krysten Ritterleads Netflix’s latest Marvel series as the titular character, whose short-lived stint as a superheroine has come to a tragic end. She tries to rebuild her life as a P.I. who specializes in cases involving superpowered people. TheJessica Jonesimages also revealDavid Tennantas Kilgrave,Mike Colteras Luke Cage,Rachael Tayloras Trish Walker, andCarrie-Anne Mossas Harper. See them all after the jump.Netflixunveiled the newJessica Jonesimages. The running themes here are suspicious scowls and covetable fall outerwear.
David TennantplaysJessica Jones' main villain, Kilgrave a.k.a. the Purple Man. In the comics, he’s full-on purple, like down to his skin and everything, but here his signature color is reduced an ombré scarf. He has ties to Jessica’s past and “sends shockwaves” through her life when he resurfaces.Rachael Taylorplays Trish Walker, Jessica’s best friend, also known as Hellcat in the comics, andCarrie-Anne Mossis Harper, another potential ally for Jessica.Mike Coltermakes his debut as Luke Cage in a recurring role, before going on to headline his own show at Netflix next year.Rosario Dawsonreturns fromDaredevilas Claire Temple.Eka Darville,Erin Moriarty, andWil Travalround out the cast.
All 13 episodes ofJessica JonesarriveNovember 20on Netflix. It will be the second of the streaming service’s four planned Marvel series, followingDaredeviland followed next year byLuke CageandIron Fist. All four leading heroes will then team up for an event miniseries titledThe Defendersat an as-yet-undetermined date.
