Marvel and Netflix have announced that David Tennant (Doctor Who) has joined the cast of A.K.A. Jessica Jones as the villainous Kilgrave.
The character is described as:
The character is described as:
An enigmatic figure from Jessica’s past, Kilgrave’s reappearance will send shockwaves through the former super hero’s world.
In the comics, Kilgrave, aka, The Purple Man is a villain to Jessica Jones and has the power to influence people to do as he wishes.
"I'm so honored and excited by the prospect of David inhabiting this multifaceted character," said Melissa Rosenberg, Executive Producer for the series. "He can deliver the most heart-wrenching moment to the driest of lines, and all points in between. He'll make Kilgrave a truly original villain."
"Anyone familiar with David's work knows he brings an incredible level of dedication to any role he inhabits, a level we knew we would need from the man playing Kilgrave," said Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Marvel’s Head of Television. "While most know him for his roles as a hero, we can’t wait to unleash a whole new side of this talented actor."
Interestingly, Tennant isn't the first Doctor to become a villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Previously, the Ninth Doctor, Christopher Eccleston also portrayed Malekith in Thor: The Dark World.
David Tennant joins Krysten Ritter and Mike Coulter in Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones, with the series being developed by Executive Producer Melissa Rosenberg.
Source: Marvel
"I'm so honored and excited by the prospect of David inhabiting this multifaceted character," said Melissa Rosenberg, Executive Producer for the series. "He can deliver the most heart-wrenching moment to the driest of lines, and all points in between. He'll make Kilgrave a truly original villain."
"Anyone familiar with David's work knows he brings an incredible level of dedication to any role he inhabits, a level we knew we would need from the man playing Kilgrave," said Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Marvel’s Head of Television. "While most know him for his roles as a hero, we can’t wait to unleash a whole new side of this talented actor."
Interestingly, Tennant isn't the first Doctor to become a villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Previously, the Ninth Doctor, Christopher Eccleston also portrayed Malekith in Thor: The Dark World.
David Tennant joins Krysten Ritter and Mike Coulter in Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones, with the series being developed by Executive Producer Melissa Rosenberg.
Source: Marvel