Marvel and Netflix have announced that Rachael Taylor (Transformers) has joined the cast of A.K.A. Jessica Jones as Patricia "Trish" Walker, aka Hellcat.
The character is described as:
The character is described as:
Trish is a syndicated radio talk show host, former model and child TV star known to her adoring fans as "Patsy" Walker. As Jessica Jones’ closest friend, Trish helps her embark on the most dangerous case of Jessica's career.
Of course, in the comics Walker is actually the superhero Hellcat. Her character was first introduced in 1944 and she assumed the identity of Hellcat in 1976. Interestingly, Jessica Jones' best friend in the comics was Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel. However, since her character is all set for appearing in her own movie, it seems Marvel has taken the character of Hellcat to fill in her boots for the television series.
"The character is a star and a powerhouse, and required an actress who is both," Melissa Rosenberg, Executive Producer for the series. "Rachael is all that and more!"
"Rachael's ability to embody a character that must balance both the darker and lighter elements of our series will provide a perfect emotional anchor for Jessica Jones," said Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Marvel’s Head of Television. "Rachael blew us away with her grounded, humanizing take on Trish, adding yet another layer to the complex, emotional story we’re telling with this series."
Rachael Taylor joins Krysten Ritter, David Tennant and Mike Coulter in Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones, with the series being developed by Executive Producer Melissa Rosenberg.
Source: Marvel
"The character is a star and a powerhouse, and required an actress who is both," Melissa Rosenberg, Executive Producer for the series. "Rachael is all that and more!"
"Rachael's ability to embody a character that must balance both the darker and lighter elements of our series will provide a perfect emotional anchor for Jessica Jones," said Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Marvel’s Head of Television. "Rachael blew us away with her grounded, humanizing take on Trish, adding yet another layer to the complex, emotional story we’re telling with this series."
Rachael Taylor joins Krysten Ritter, David Tennant and Mike Coulter in Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones, with the series being developed by Executive Producer Melissa Rosenberg.
Source: Marvel