WithMarvel’s Daredevilcurrently filming its second season, andMarvel’s Jessica Jonesalready wrapped on its first season, the nextMarvelNetflix series to move forward isMarvel’s Luke Cage.Mike Colterhas already signed on to playLuke Cage, withAlfre Woodardrecently joining the cast as Minetta, described as a powerful woman with connections to Hell’s Kitchen’s political scene. Today,Deadlinereports thatSons of AnarchystarTheo Rossihas joined the cast, withMarvel’s DaredevilstarRosario Dawsonalso coming aboard to reprise her role as Claire Temple, a.k.a. Night Nurse.
This new report reveals thatTheo Rossiis playing a character named “Sonny,” who is described as relentless, menacing, smooth and manipulative. However, it is believed that the character name “Sonny' is fake, and the actor is actually playingMarvelComics character Shades. In the comics, Shades, along with his partner Comanche, was locked up at Seagate prison with Luke Cage. After getting out of prison, he obtained special glasses that emitted powerful laser blasts, and frequently clashed with Luke Cage. While still unconfirmed, it is also believed thatAlfre Woodard’s character Minetta is actually the villainous Black Mariah.
Rosario Dawsonoriginated the Claire Temple/Night Nurserole onMarvel’s Daredevil, and she has also been confirmed to appear inMarvel’s Jessica Jonesas well. Now that she has been set to return inMarvel’s Luke Cage, it’s possible that Marvel and Netflix are setting her up as the character who brings all of the aforementioned heroes together, along withMarvel’s Iron Fist, to formThe Defenders.Mike Colter’s Luke Cage is also set to appear inMarvel’s Jessica Jones, beforeMarvel’s Luke Cagedebuts sometime next year.
In the comics, Luke Cage and Claire Temple were romantically linked, so it’s not surprising that she has come aboard for this new series, but it still hasn’t been confirmed if they will use that story line or not.Cheo Hodari Cokerserves as showrunner and executive producer forMarvel’s Luke Cage, which is expected to debut sometime in 2016, withMarvel’s Iron Fistdebuting later that year.The Defenderswill bring all of the street level Hell’s Kitchen heroes together in one massive miniseries, set to debut sometime in 2017.
Theo Rossiis best known for his role as Juice in FX’s hit drama seriesSons of Anarchy, which aired its final season last year. He will next be seen on the big screen inLowridersandWhen the Bough Breaks, arriving in theaters next year. What do you think aboutTheo Rossiplaying Shades inMarvel’s Luke Cage?
