Marvel and Netflix is responsible for bringing darkness and grit in the streets of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the Defenders series. After rolling out "Daredevil" and "Jessica Jones," the date is all set Mike Colter's "Luke Cage."
Earlier reports and rumors hinted that "Luke Cage" Season 1 could arrive in November or arrive as soon as this summer. Neither claims are true as the official Twitter account for the character has finally announced the correct premiere date.
Luke Cage is no longer a stranger to small screens for those who have watched "Jessica Jones." Much like all the heroes in the Defender's series, the indestructible "Power Man" will be getting his own solo series. "'Luke Cage' happens over some time after the 'Jessica Jones' series. He [Luke Cage] is reeling from the experience that happens in 'Jessica,' and he's trying to get himself back on track," Colter told Comic Book Resources.
Colter hinted that the series will not depart from the dark tone of "Jessica Jones" by saying that just like Jessica, Luke will have to deal with his demons too. In the same interview, he said that the MCU's version of Luke Cage will be interesting and "very unique."
Speaking of connections to "Jessica Jones," another character that could potentially make an appearance in the Season 1 of "Luke Cage" is Rosario Dawson's nurse character Claire Temple. The character will play a significant part in Luke Cage's narrative, IGN reported.
In addition, Marvel's TV chief Jeph Loeb has confirmed that the series tapped Sonia Braga to play a role as Claire's mother, Soledad Temple. How her character will factor in the series is yet to be known.
Other actors confirmed to join the "Luke Cage" ensemble are Theo Rossie, Frankie Faison, Simone Missick, Frank Whaley, Mahershala Ali and Alfre Woodard. "Ray Donovan's" co-executive producer Cheo Hodari Coker will be the show's showrunner.
Watch Mike Colter announce the premiere date here: