Marvel and Netflix have announced that Mike Colter has been cast as Luke Cage in Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones. The 13-part series will air after Daredevil, but neither show has a confirmed air date. According to the official character description, "During the course of an investigation in New York City, private investigator Jessica Jones encounters the enigmatic Luke Cage – a man whose past has secrets that will dramatically alter Jessica in ways she could never have imagined." Colter is best known for starring in The Good Wife, American Horror Story, and Xbox series Halo: Nightfall.



"Mike embodies the strength, edge and depth of Luke Cage," said Executive Producer/Showrunner Melissa Rosenberg in a statement released today. "We're excited to have him bring this iconic Marvel character to life." Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Marvel's Head of Television adds: "Fans have longed to see Luke Cage brought and in Mike we’ve found the perfect actor. Viewers will get to meet Luke Cage in ‘Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones,’ and experience why he is such an important super hero in the Marvel mythos." After a tragic ending to her short-lived super hero 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. Thoughts on Mike Colter as Luke Cage?