JESSICA JONES Showrunner Teases Dark Tone, Differences To DAREDEVIL, And More

JESSICA JONES Showrunner Teases Dark Tone, Differences To DAREDEVIL, And More

Jessica Jones showrunner Melissa Rosenberg has revealed tons of new details about her approach to this obscure character in the upcoming Netflix series, and talks here about everything from the tone to costumes and how it differs to Daredevil. Hit the jump for details!

By JoshWilding - Jul 28, 2015 03:07 PM EST
Filed Under: Jessica Jones
Source: Slash Film
Jessica Jones (formerly known as A.K.A. Jessica Jones) is something of a mystery, especially as we have no real idea whether expect superpowers or how it will differ to Daredevil. Thanks to showrunner Melissa Rosenberg though, we now have a much better idea about the direction of the Netflix series and how it will compare to the online streaming service's last Marvel hit.. "Jessica Jones is a very different show from Daredevil. We exist in a cinematic universe, the mythology of the universe is connected, but it will look very different. Tonally they’re very different. If you pick up Bendis’ Alias and pick up Daredevil, they’re wildly different. That was my one concern. Would I have to fit in with Daredevil? The answer was, ‘No, we’re hiring you for your point of view.’" 

Talking of the Man Without Fear, Rosenberg went on to emphasise the fact that Jessica Jones will differ to that series for another big reason; the character doesn't have an alter-ego she can change in to when it comes to time to fight crime. "The one thing [where] Steven [DeKnight] has the advantage, his show was called Daredevil but Daredevil has an outfit. Charlie Cox can get a break once in a while. My show is called Jessica Jones. There is no mask. Krysten Ritter is the hardest working actress." That sounds like the right approach with this particular character, and the showrunner definitely appears to be looking in the best place for inspiration. "It all starts with Brian Michael Bendis’s Alias series. He created this incredibly flawed, damaged interesting character. Regardless of gender, it was the character that drew me. He wasn’t afraid to go there and we went even further. We’ve gone further in all of our storytelling. [Is] the audience going to respond to this or not? I don’t know, but if I’m afraid of it I’m doing the right thing."

She finished by talking about the advantages of using slightly more obscure characters while working under the ever watchful eyes of Marvel Studios. "Where you run into limitations is if you’re using one of their characters and you need to be cognizant of the mythology of the character. We’re using some pretty obscure characters so we’re taking them all over the place."
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Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 7/28/2015, 3:41 PM
HOOK IT TO MY VEINS
Spideysense44
Spideysense44 - 7/28/2015, 3:47 PM
Happy my favorite corner of the Marvel lore is being explored on Netlfix like this!
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 7/28/2015, 3:49 PM
@Spideysense44 They might as well label this universe under the Marvel Knights banner.

Currently 3/4th through Brian Michael Bendis' run of Daredevil. So so so gooood.
sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 7/28/2015, 3:49 PM
@kurtwagner1225

And there you have it.

I saw it in the comments first!!
sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 7/28/2015, 3:52 PM
I'm interested in the tone of this show. It may not be as dark as DD, but it will be just as bloody.
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 7/28/2015, 3:56 PM
One of my favorite series I read...

AlexdoxA
AlexdoxA - 7/28/2015, 3:57 PM
Will she be wearing pants?
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 7/28/2015, 3:58 PM
@Brainiac13 Preach. Maybe they can introduce Jessica Drew in future seasons.
sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 7/28/2015, 3:59 PM
@theambassador

That sux, was hoping that was a rumor and he would be GL
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/28/2015, 4:00 PM
After how great Daredevil turned out being I can't wait to see Jessica Jones.
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 7/28/2015, 4:01 PM
@Doopie The only series that she has (and that's worth reading) are ALIAS and THE PULSE. The former being the most notable and being [frick]ing awesome.
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 7/28/2015, 4:01 PM
@Reasonnnn

I couldn't put it down.....Great stories.....really well written...

Looking forward to all Marvel/Netflix stuff. :)
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 7/28/2015, 4:02 PM
I love that we're getting these darker, more adult-geared shows while also getting huge, epic blockbusters every year.

And it's all in the same universe!
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 7/28/2015, 4:03 PM
@Brainiac13 Yeah, who woulda thought that we would get this superhero explosion when The Dark Knight and Iron Man dropped in 2008. Let alone two Flashes (TV/Film), Doctor Strange, Suicide Squad...CIVIL WAR, BATMAN V SUPERMAN...insanity.

Good times, good times...
Meteor
Meteor - 7/28/2015, 4:04 PM
If the show is half as good as Alias, it's gonna be great!
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 7/28/2015, 4:05 PM
Can't wait for this!!!!

And, the fact that we could be getting one of these shows/seasons every 6 months is [frick]ing awesome!!!!!!
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 7/28/2015, 4:06 PM
@Doopie No problem! Definitely worth reading before the show debuts. Compelling noir series.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 7/28/2015, 4:21 PM
Kyos
Kyos - 7/28/2015, 4:23 PM
Sounds amazing - bring it!!
Baka
Baka - 7/28/2015, 4:46 PM
wow thats really going to be something to see!!
dubjon
dubjon - 7/28/2015, 4:47 PM
Bring it

marvelstudios
marvelstudios - 7/28/2015, 5:37 PM
This show is going to be great. Can't wait.
SpideyQuad
SpideyQuad - 7/28/2015, 6:17 PM
I'm loving all this, but honestly I can't wait to have me some Iron-Fists
WruceBane
WruceBane - 7/28/2015, 6:50 PM
every weird use of the word "to" instead of the more natural "for" in Josh Wilding's headlines make me want to [frick] his world up. i swear to god....
homodrome
homodrome - 7/28/2015, 6:57 PM
so based on the TCA shit that happened I figure this:

Early August we get a logo, something based on David Mack's Alias covers (like the Miller inspired DD poster) in mid August. Late August we get the first poster (ala DD poster of Hells Kitchen). Early September (after labor day, before the 15th) we get a teaser trailer, followed by the full trailer and a special sneak peek on the Agent Carter disc (they haven't done something like that but it would be a nice tie in to cross promote the two female fronted franchises). Then October 23rd we get 13 episodes of Jessica Jones.

That is just based on the production schedule they seem to be following with daredevil and jessica jones. We thought DD would drop May and it ended up being in April. That's why my money is on late October.

They showed two quick shots of the show during the TCA sizzle reel. Just Jessica walking down the street and opening a door?

So hyped for this show. I would love to get a second season from Jessica Jones before they do Defenders. I know it's likely they will do one season of JJ, Cage and Iron Fist and two of Daredevil with Defenders airing in place of a delayed season 3 along with Punisher, Heroes for Hire series and a second season of Alias.

They have so few female lead franchises that are viable they would be smart to avoid her and Cage settling down for good. I mean by 2019 they will have done 18 episodes and a one shot of Agent Carter (maybe 10-20 more if ratings hold), 88+ episodes of Agents of SHIELD (half the ensemble cast is female? which is a big deal for comic adaptations), one or more seasons of Jessica Jones, and Captain Marvel. That is a pretty big gap in gender representation.

Luke Cage and Iron Fist should be self contained origin stories, which result in a Heroes for Hire show. But please god, let Jessica go at least 2 seasons and Defenders before she stops smoking and drinking to push out a baby and give moral support to the Young Avengers.
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