David Tennant’s about to get evil as he tackles the key role of Zebediah Kilgrave (aka The Purple Man) in Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones. Marvel and Netflix announced Tennant’s on board to star in the 13-episode series coming to Netflix this year.
Tennant (Doctor Who, Gracepoint) joins a cast that includes Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones and Mike Colter as Luke Cage.
Writer Melissa Rosenberg is the executive producer and showrunner.
“I’m so honored and excited by the prospect of David inhabiting this multifaceted character,” stated Rosenberg. “He can deliver the most heart-wrenching moment to the driest of lines, and all points in between. He’ll make Kilgrave a truly original villain.”
“Anyone familiar with David’s work knows he brings an incredible level of dedication to any role he inhabits, a level we knew we would need from the man playing Kilgrave,” added Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Marvel’s Head of Television. “While most know him for his roles as a hero, we can’t wait to unleash a whole new side of this talented actor.”
The Plot:
After a tragic ending to her short-lived superhero stint, Jessica Jones is rebuilding her personal life and career as a detective who gets pulled into cases involving people with extraordinary abilities in New York City.
An enigmatic figure from Jessica’s past, Kilgrave’s reappearance will send shockwaves through the former superhero’s world.
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