Marvel has announced Krysten Ritter is getting the comic book treatment as the star of “Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones.”
The former “Breaking Bad,” “Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23,” and “Veronica Mars” actress will suit up as the superhero next year in a 13-episode series on Netflix.
“Guys!! I am so completely over the moon & grateful for this opportunity to bring Jessica Jones to life! THANK YOU Melissa Rosenberg, everyone at @marvel @netflix and all of my fans for your support! Wooo! Dream big kiddies!,” Krysten posted on WhoSay.
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Jessica Jones’ character was first introduced in the “Alias” comic book series by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Gaydos. After Jessica’s superpowers came to a tragic halt, she’s tasked with piecing her life back together and pursuing a career as a detective. She gets hired to investigate cases involving people bestowing extraordinary powers in the Big Apple, Marvel described of the plot.
“Krysten brings both the hard edge and the vulnerability the role demands,” Executive Producer/Showrunner Melissa Rosenberg said in a statement. “We can’t wait for fans to see her in action.”
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“Krysten Ritter has the type of range, spanning the comic to the tragic, that makes for the stuff of the best Marvel heroes,” Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Marvel’s Head of Television, said in a statement. “As Jessica Jones, Krysten will bring one of the most beloved new characters of the past decade to life in a way we know will delight her longtime fans and introduce her to many more.”
“Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones” will premiere in 2015 following “Marvel’s Daredevil” on Netflix. In the meantime, catch Krysten alongside Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz, and Jason Schwartzman in Tim Burton’s “Crazy Eyes,” opening in theaters this Christmas.
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