Terry Crews Weighs In On Mike Colter Being Cast As LUKE CAGE

Terry Crews Weighs In On Mike Colter Being Cast As LUKE CAGE

Brooklyn Nine Nine and The Expendables star Terry Crews has been a fan favourite choice to play Luke Cage for a number of years now, so how does he feel about The Good Wife's Mike Colter taking on the role of the Hero for Hire on Netflix? Hit the jump for his thoughts...

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By JoshWilding - Dec 28, 2014 06:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Luke Cage
Source: ComicBook.com

Terry Crews has been a fan-favourite choice to play Luke Cage for a number of years now, but as time has passed, the chances of it happening have grown slimmer (despite the fact that he's still in great shape). Even so, many fans were holding out hope that he might still nab the role in Marvel and Netflix's upcoming series, A.K.A. Jessica Jones. However, it was Mike Colter who was eventually chosen, so how does Crews feel about that exactly? "Congratulations to my man Mike Colter for being cast as LUKE CAGE!" Crews posted on his WhoSay account (via ComicBook.com). "A brilliant actor for one of my favorite superheroes ever! Love him!" What do you guys think?
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SuperCat
SuperCat - 12/28/2014, 6:34 AM
A true gentleman.
BravoBoss
BravoBoss - 12/28/2014, 6:36 AM
Terry crews is saying that out loud but on the inside he's saying "I'm going to slit my own throat tonight."
James99201
James99201 - 12/28/2014, 6:39 AM
What a Classy Guy
Minty
Minty - 12/28/2014, 6:43 AM
Terry loves yoghurt.
13echo
13echo - 12/28/2014, 6:44 AM
They should have picked you Terry
tonytony
tonytony - 12/28/2014, 6:45 AM
terry crews shows the kind of humility, dignity and well wishing for others rarely seen within the marvel camp
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 12/28/2014, 6:58 AM
I'm still holding reservations. I think Luke Cage should get his own series before appearing in Jessica Jones.
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 12/28/2014, 6:58 AM
But nice to Terry being classy.
jCamer0n
jCamer0n - 12/28/2014, 7:00 AM
"terry crews shows the kind of humility, dignity and well wishing for others rarely seen within the marvel camp"

^^^^
This :)
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 12/28/2014, 7:02 AM
For Luke Cage, I hope they show his street origins. From the hood to being wrongfully being accused and sent to jail to superhero. It would be an awesome origin story. Bring in characters like Willis Stryker, Shades/Comanche, etc.
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 12/28/2014, 7:04 AM
On a slightly off topic tangent, I just saw this for the first time.... I can't believe this is Josh Wilding:
supes123
supes123 - 12/28/2014, 7:09 AM
terry crews should play steel
Torpedo
Torpedo - 12/28/2014, 7:11 AM
Terry Crews would have been my pick for Luke Cage, but I think he might have been too old. Nevertheless, he is a fantastic performer and I badly hope he gets to work in an upcoming Marvel Studios project. Maybe he can be one of the supporting characters in BLACK PANTHER, like T'Challa's chief of security, W'Kabi, or communications, Taku. Or he could be a villain like M'Baka the Man-Ape or Eric Killmonger.
ZeoTV
ZeoTV - 12/28/2014, 7:13 AM
terry crews should play willis stryker
MarkyMarkRises
MarkyMarkRises - 12/28/2014, 7:26 AM
Jesus Christ, are people here honestly accusing Terry Crews of envying Colter's position in the MCU?

Where is this coming from, that anyone who shows a neutrality for being the MCU is all of a sudden "egotistic and an asshole" for not dying to have a part in the glorious Marvel Cinematic Universe. Last time I checked, the MCU wasn't exactly "on top" in the movie business. It's just a trend. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the MCU; but I have no idea why so many people see it as something wonderful.

Also, it's just a series of movies. Why do kids get so worked up about it like they have stock in these flicks or something.
MarkyMarkRises
MarkyMarkRises - 12/28/2014, 7:28 AM
@SnapperCarr

HOLT SHIT!!! Josh has a face!!!!
kong
kong - 12/28/2014, 7:30 AM
So glad this [racial slur] isn't Luke Cage.
kong
kong - 12/28/2014, 7:30 AM
*niqqa
KillerTomato
KillerTomato - 12/28/2014, 7:32 AM
Colter needs to work on out with Crews to get that man's build for Luke Cage.
tokens
tokens - 12/28/2014, 7:35 AM
....im 1000% positive ive seen this reported before on here.
....stop inception-ing my furballs wilding...
California
California - 12/28/2014, 7:39 AM
Classy
unclejeffshow
unclejeffshow - 12/28/2014, 7:44 AM
I must admit that I was rooting for Crews to get this gig. I think Colter will be fine as he is a good actor. I remember when the comic came out in 1972 with the metal head band and the chain for a belt (I do not expect that look in the show, but it would cool if there was a "nod to them and the yellow shirt."). Looking forward to seeing how the Netflix shows will unfold and possibly spill over to the greater MCU.

@KillerTomato
That would be awesome if Colter could bulk up to more of a crews style. Marvel has had success with building up good actors. Luke Cage is the power man and HAS to be very physically imposing.
DannRamm113
DannRamm113 - 12/28/2014, 7:48 AM
Well, he is black...
KraftB0X
KraftB0X - 12/28/2014, 8:04 AM
I never understood the Crews hype for the Luke Cage. Meh actor and about 10 years expired for the role.
rsahadi
rsahadi - 12/28/2014, 8:50 AM
Crews is a class act! Good for him!
tswwrestling
tswwrestling - 12/28/2014, 8:50 AM
So they went with a younger looking Crew, Damn getting old sucks sometimes
TheOverlord
TheOverlord - 12/28/2014, 9:04 AM
So cool. I hope Crews gets some kind of role with Marvel or DC.
NovaCorpsFan
NovaCorpsFan - 12/28/2014, 9:16 AM
I posted this ages ago when Crews assumed Colter had the role back when he was first rumoured. Oh well, totally different news story now I guess.
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