Marvel and Netflix have just
announced that Dr. Who and Broadchurch actor David Tennant has joined the cast
of the 13-episode series Jessica Jones as the villain Zebediah Killgrave, aka The Purple Man, "an
enigmatic figure from Jessica’s past, Kilgrave’s reappearance will send
shockwaves through the former super hero’s world."
“I'm so honored and excited by
the prospect of David inhabiting this multifaceted character,” said executive producer and showrunner Melissa Rosenberg.
“He can deliver the most heart-wrenching moment to the driest of lines, and all
points in between. He'll make Killgrave 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 Killgrave,” 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.”
Tennant joins
Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones, and Mike Colter as Luke Cage.
Source - Marvel
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