Mike Colter Reveals The Time-Frame & Setting Of LUKE CAGE
We know a little bit about what Cage will be up to in Jessica Jones, but so far details on his Netflix solo series have been sparse. Now, during a NYCC interview, Mike Colter reveals a few interesting new tidbits about his upcoming Marvel/Netflix show. Check it out...
Mike Colter has spilled a few more details about next year's Luke Cage series in an interview with Comicbook.com. As most of us predicted, Power Man's solo outing won't focus on his deeds leading up to his debut in Jessica Jones, but will be set sometime after. Plus, we'll be moving out of Hell's Kitchen for the first time since Daredevil, as Cage's new stomping ground will be Harlem - an area leveled by the Hulk the last time it featured in the MCU.
Colter also gives us an insight into Cage's mindset post Jessica Jones, and what ultimately motivates him to become a hero after initially attempting to keep his nose out of trouble.
"I can tell you what they’ve allowed me to, which is basically, Luke Cage will take place a few months after Jessica Jones. So in real time, if you watch Jessica Jones, you’ll find [at the end] Luke Cage uptown in Harlem, working, trying to make ends meet. Luke Cage really hasn’t figured out what he’s doing. He’s tending bar, he’s bouncing around. And for good reason, he’s a fugitive, he has some skeletons in his closet. He’s trying to basically stay off the radar. The people he hangs around with, though, are in need. Ultimately, he’d rather be alone, but with the way he’s equipped he does step up. That’s what it’s about, it’s about finding that inner feeling to make you want to take action. Sometimes we just sit around, and sit on our hands and don’t do anything because it’s like 'hey, that’s not my problem.' You can’t do that when you’re a superhero. You have these gifts, now use them."
We'll first meet Luke Cage next month when he debuts on Jessica Jones, before following his adventures in 2016 when he headlines his own show.
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