Cleo Anthony Also In The Running For LUKE CAGE Role In Upcoming Netflix Series

Cleo Anthony Also In The Running For LUKE CAGE Role In Upcoming Netflix Series

Just as another name has been added to the shortlist of actresses up for the role of Jessica Jones, Marvel and Netflix are also said to be eyeing a third actor for Luke Cage; relative newcomer Cleo Anthony! Hit the jump for details and a look at the man who might be Luke Cage...

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By JoshWilding - Nov 20, 2014 05:11 AM EST
Filed Under: Luke Cage
Source: Deadline

Earlier today, Deadline added another name to the list of actresses in the running to play Jessica Jones, and have now done the same for Luke Cage. Apparently, Marvel and Netflix are also looking at Cleo Anthony for the role of the hero known as Power Man, and compared to the other two names mentioned as being considered yesterday, he's a much lesser known actor! His credits include "Dauntless Patrol #1" in Divergent and appearances in the likes of NCIS, Transparent, and Trophy Wife. He definitely looks the part, but does he have the acting chops to star in six or seven episodes of Jessica Jones AND carry his own 13-part series? What do you guys think? 
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BlackHulk
BlackHulk - 11/20/2014, 6:02 AM
First!!!
luffycapri
luffycapri - 11/20/2014, 6:03 AM
cool choice
MonsterSquad35
MonsterSquad35 - 11/20/2014, 6:03 AM
Nah, I don't like it.
BlackHulk
BlackHulk - 11/20/2014, 6:04 AM
Still think it should either be Terry Crews or Michael Jai White. They have the build, marketability and charisma.
FearTheLiving
FearTheLiving - 11/20/2014, 6:06 AM
I'm fine with his looks, but I haven't seen him in anything to know if he can act the part.
TheSoulEater
TheSoulEater - 11/20/2014, 6:08 AM
This will sound really bad, but he works too, just keep Daddario
ZeoTV
ZeoTV - 11/20/2014, 6:09 AM
@BlackHulk Terry Crews is already doing two shows and he is too old but I think Michael Jai White would be great as cage too bad he's bronze tiger
TheAmarilloBlack
TheAmarilloBlack - 11/20/2014, 6:09 AM
Too pretty.
TheAmarilloBlack
TheAmarilloBlack - 11/20/2014, 6:12 AM
Marvel wasting Henry Simmons on SHIELD.
gambgel
gambgel - 11/20/2014, 6:13 AM
it will be awesome when we start getting crossover moments between Agents of Shield, Daredevil, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage.

Id love to see Daredevil having a guest role in one episode of Shield, would be pretty awesome
tazmaniak
tazmaniak - 11/20/2014, 6:15 AM
I'm not digging him. He may be a good actor, who knows, but he looks like a straight up pretty boy. That's not Luke Cage.
Talontd
Talontd - 11/20/2014, 6:17 AM
I agree AMARILLO, Marvel messed up...they are wasting HENRY SIMMONS on A.O.S. He would have made a great Luke Cage.
ZeoTV
ZeoTV - 11/20/2014, 6:18 AM
@McFarlaneFan Idris alba said he THINKS the role had been cast that isnt any confirmation
TheAmarilloBlack
TheAmarilloBlack - 11/20/2014, 6:18 AM
Michael Jai White is a DC tv guy anyway. Otherwise he'd be a shoe-in.
SpiderFraud
SpiderFraud - 11/20/2014, 6:18 AM
Pretty ass fool got me feeling insecure.

Hope he doesn't get the part.
TheAmarilloBlack
TheAmarilloBlack - 11/20/2014, 6:20 AM
@Talontd

Word up, he's got the chops, size, and credibility. Marvel likes to waste the great actors of color on bit parts, tho. (See Thor, Cap 2, and AOS)
KingSilence
KingSilence - 11/20/2014, 6:22 AM
I am soooooo tired of these "pretty" people playing these types of roles. This is why many of these comic book films and tv shows are not taken seriously. When better actors are passed on due to having not been a runway model, we (the audience) miss out on a character's portrayal that would be a thousand times more satisfying. And not only more satisfying, but also more relate-able. Under-dogs with chiseled chins, mesmerizing eyes and rock hard abs DO NOT MAKE SENSE. This is a "general outlook" on the way casting is done. I know Luke Cage is supposed to be big and strong, but he doesn't have to be pretty. Nor does Thor, I think it is a disservice to the character of Thor to make him look like a runway model.
homodrome
homodrome - 11/20/2014, 6:26 AM
Anyone have thoughts on the actual content of the Luke Cage show? Like what will be the storyline, any source material it will be based on etc
TheAmarilloBlack
TheAmarilloBlack - 11/20/2014, 6:30 AM
Cage should be based on the MAX series...
Baka
Baka - 11/20/2014, 6:33 AM
@homodrome well seen as how they're taking alot of inspiration for theses characters from the grittier solo runs im guessing for luke cage it will be cage (marvel Max) and for iron fist immortal fist by fraction and brubaker. The Jessica Jones description sounds word for word Alias (marvel max)
Pasto
Pasto - 11/20/2014, 6:35 AM
If Marvel doesn't cast Daddario as Jones I will hate them for the rest of my life!

...But I'll still pay to see their movies...
TheAmarilloBlack
TheAmarilloBlack - 11/20/2014, 6:35 AM
and this one....
Baka
Baka - 11/20/2014, 6:41 AM
Oh and I forgot to memtion that Daredevil is heavily inspired by the Miller and Bendis era.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 11/20/2014, 6:46 AM
FordEl
FordEl - 11/20/2014, 6:46 AM
He could be good
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 11/20/2014, 6:46 AM
I wish they would just use Terry Crews… The dude was made for this role.. ask God, he'll confirm it!
PeterDarker121
PeterDarker121 - 11/20/2014, 6:46 AM
Naw.
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 11/20/2014, 6:47 AM
No.
COREY6487
COREY6487 - 11/20/2014, 6:47 AM
i iwsh they got terry crews. hes hilarious.
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 11/20/2014, 6:49 AM
I hope they go with a unconventional choice like they did for Daredevil. But whoever is Luke Cage has to be able to sell the fact that thy are from the streets and are doing their best to reform while also maintaining a certain amount of rage. Hope we'll see Willis Stryker, Shades and Comanche too.
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