While the Marvel movies all feature characters known around the world, the television team is left with the B-list characters. Of course, to fans, these characters are just as important and Netflix has proven to be the best way to introduce them to a wide crowd. One hero that fits the bill is Jessica Jones.
Marvel’s Jessica Jones is the second series the studio is producing for Netflix and comes on the heels of Daredevil’s success. The two shows are among the four tat will ultimately lead into The Defenders mini-series. The other two are Luke Cage and Iron Fist. Jessica Jones does have superpowers, but has turned her back on them and now is a private investigator.
Speaking of Luke Cage, he is played by Mike Colter and makes his debut in Jessica Jones. Fans of the comics do know that Luke and Jessica do become romantically involved, but audiences new to these characters will be surprised by their relationship. Colter stressed that the Luke Cage show is in a different world, but of course in the same universe.
Just as he did in the prior panel with Daredevil, Marvel TV chief Jeph Loeb brought out most of the cast for Jessica Jones, but they couldn’t say much. Melissa Rosenberg, who serves as showrunner was also in attendance. They did talk about working with one another and had praise for Krysten Ritter, who plays the title character.
Carrie Ann Moss is also another familiar face in the series. She said she loved the scripts and every time she read them, she thought, “Oh my god, I can’t believe that just happened.” She called the writing impeccable.
David Tennant also stars in the series as the villain, Kilgrave. However, he is in London for a play and could not be there in person. (Loeb actually teased his appearance though, by having an empty chair at the panel.) Instead, Tennant provided a taped message, which was supposed to just introduce a clip.
But Marvel showed off much more than a clip. The entire first episode was screened for the crowd. It was much like any other first episode, but does make it obvious that Marvel enjoys playing with a very dark tone on Netflix, which it can’t do in the movies or on ABC.
Marvel’s Jessica Jones begins on Netflix on Nov. 20. The cast also includes Erin Moriarty, Ika Durvill, Wil Traval and Rachel Taylor.