Marvel and Netflix announced three more actors have signed on to Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones starring Krysten Ritter. Erin Moriarty, Wil Traval, and Eka Darville have been confirmed as part of the cast of the 13-episode series coming this year to Netflix.
“All three of these enormously talented actors bring even more layers of depth and nuance to Jessica’s world,” said Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Marvel’s Head of Television. “Together they help flesh out what is already a phenomenal cast in a series we believe will be truly remarkable.”
The three new cast members will be joining Ritter (Jessica Jones), David Tennant (Kilgrave), Mike Colter (Luke Cage), Rachael Taylor (Patricia “Trish” Walker), and Carrie-Anne Moss. Twilight screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg is the series’ showrunner and executive producer.
Per Netflix and Marvel’s announcement, here are the descriptions of who the new members of the cast will be playing:
– Eka Darville plays Malcolm, a neighbor of Jessica’s whose own journey will intertwine with her quest in a surprising way. “Eka brings such depth, humor and nuanced performance to the characters he plays, which makes him the perfect person to portray Malcolm,” stated Rosenberg. “I’m looking forward to seeing what he will bring to this role.”
– Erin Moriarty plays Hope, a young girl who becomes a client of Alias Investigations. “In Erin I immediately recognized an incredibly talented, mature and complex actress, who brings myriad levels to every scene,” explained Rosenberg. “She has an incredible career in front of her and I’m delighted we have someone of her caliber for this important role.”
– Wil Traval plays an NYPD cop who takes “protect and serve” very seriously. “Wil Traval is a very emotionally courageous actor, able be profoundly vulnerable, or venal, or funny or fierce,” said Rosenberg. “I’ve been searching for an opportunity to work with both Erin and Wil again, and am excited to see them in these roles.”
