David Tennant Talks Joining A.K.A JESSICA JONES As 'The Purple Man': 'Who Says It's A Villain?'

David Tennant Talks Joining A.K.A JESSICA JONES As 'The Purple Man': 'Who Says It's A Villain?'

Playing coy about his role as Dr. Zebediah Killgrave, aka The Purple Man, being the villain of A.K.A. Jessica Jones, actor David Tennant talks here for the first time about being cast in the Netflix series!

By DCMarvelFreshman - Jan 28, 2015 12:01 PM EST
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Source: Radio Times


When David Tennant spoke with Radio Times last night, the British actor talked for for time about being cast in Marvel's A.K.A Jessica Jones Netflix series as Zebediah Killgrave, otherwise known as the Purple Man supervillain. “I grew up on Marvel comics, so it’s very exciting to be part of their ever expanding entertainment empire,” he said. “It’s great. I love the movies, I love the TV shows that they do, so I’m very pleased to be part of one. I grew up an absolute devotee to the worlds of Marvel, so the fact that they’ve expanded now into TV and film is something that I think I sort of fantasied about when I was younger. So now to be part of it, to be on the other side of it is a thrill.” When asked how it feels to be playing the villain, the Doctor Who alum replied, “Who says it’s a villain? Make no assumptions. I’m saying nothing … I’ve found myself in another world which I can answer no questions about.” Given Marvel's casting announcement had already dubbed Tennant's character as the villain, the actor is obviously playing coy. What do you think?

Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones will follow the titular superheroine "after a tragic ending to her short-lived super hero stint" and as she is now "rebuilding her personal life and career as a detective who gets pulled into cases involving people with extraordinary abilities in New York City." So far starring Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones), Mike Colter (Luke Cage), David Tennant (Kilgrave), the 13-episode A.K.A. Jessica Jones series will be premiering after Daredevil on Netflix later this year.
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Minty
Minty - 1/28/2015, 11:23 AM
batz11
batz11 - 1/28/2015, 11:27 AM
Oh Minty, you just wanted to beat me here, didn't you?
MarkyMarkRises
MarkyMarkRises - 1/28/2015, 11:28 AM
batz11
batz11 - 1/28/2015, 11:29 AM
Minty
Minty - 1/28/2015, 11:33 AM
@Batz11

Minty
Minty - 1/28/2015, 11:35 AM
Haha Batz I've been sitting here waiting patiently for Fresh to make another article...

... or I may have just seen Pasties click on it in my friends bar :P
batz11
batz11 - 1/28/2015, 11:56 AM
Watching Fresh's articles develop, it's like watching a beautiful butterfly being born...
LMB10
LMB10 - 1/28/2015, 12:14 PM
Love Tennant. He'll kill this role.
GizmoEl
GizmoEl - 1/28/2015, 12:30 PM
He would make a fantastic Reed! Damn. But I love the fact that he's playing the Purple Man.
FirstAvenger
FirstAvenger - 1/28/2015, 12:32 PM
That Snapchat update was meh. IMO
LMB10
LMB10 - 1/28/2015, 12:32 PM
Earthbound
Earthbound - 1/28/2015, 12:32 PM
I'm so glad Tennant is involved in this. It provides great incentive for viewers like me and my wife who know very little about the character of Jessica Jones but loved Tennant's portrayal of the Doctor.
superotherside
superotherside - 1/28/2015, 12:33 PM
Man, he's going to be like a really great creepy as Purple Man.

His voice and attitude is a perfect fit as Purple Man.
scapegoatjones
scapegoatjones - 1/28/2015, 12:38 PM
Tennant: Who says It's a Villain?
Common Sense: I do.
DyerMaker
DyerMaker - 1/28/2015, 12:38 PM
He will kill as Killgrave. Heheh. Joking aside, i'm curious if he will be like Bart Crouch Jr, totally insane, or more cynical.. Can't wait!
TheLokey1
TheLokey1 - 1/28/2015, 12:38 PM
I hope they at least make his eyes purple. Full on purple might be a bit much.
Mrcool210
Mrcool210 - 1/28/2015, 12:39 PM
Was David Tennant perfectly cast for this part?



Am i super excited for Jessica Jones now?

Gibman
Gibman - 1/28/2015, 12:43 PM
Just one more reason to love David Tennant, my hands down favorite Doctor is going to be an awesome Purple Man.
AstonishingArachnid
AstonishingArachnid - 1/28/2015, 12:47 PM
@Soforizo You may have no interest in the character but don't jump to conclusions. I never liked Green Arrow but I came to love Arrow.
Khanlark
Khanlark - 1/28/2015, 12:50 PM
@DrDoom
He's a mediocre TV actor. I'll take my Oscar winner-to be over him.
Khanlark
Khanlark - 1/28/2015, 12:51 PM
[frick]. Marvel's not following the comics, I think we should all boycott this like the new Fantastic Four movie.

Hypocritical dumbasses
Mrcool210
Mrcool210 - 1/28/2015, 12:52 PM
@DrDoom RIGHT? He would be such a great mr fantastic.

DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 1/28/2015, 12:52 PM
Can't wait for this, can't believe were getting Purple Man!
tugboy
tugboy - 1/28/2015, 12:54 PM
Purple-helmeted warrior Man?
AstonishingArachnid
AstonishingArachnid - 1/28/2015, 12:55 PM
@DaveAriKhanlark Think your the only dumbass here since the press release explicitly stated he was playing 'the villain Killgrave'.
McGee
McGee - 1/28/2015, 12:55 PM
KrazyForKomix
KrazyForKomix - 1/28/2015, 1:00 PM
@DaveAriKhanlark

Okay, let it out. How is this casting hypocritical?
He's not actually purple?
GA15
GA15 - 1/28/2015, 1:05 PM
the new mr fantastic look like a douchbag
SuperCat
SuperCat - 1/28/2015, 1:05 PM
Don't know much about the Purple Man. Still looking forward to seeing what he does with the character.
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