[dropcap size=small]K[/dropcap]rysten Ritter is the latest actor to team up with Marvel.
Ritter, best known for her roles on Breaking Bad and the awfully titled Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23, will star in the new show A.K.A. Jessica Jones. The new 13-episode series will premiere on Netflix in 2015 following Marvel’s Daredevil.
Jessica Jones was first introduced in comics in the classic comic series Alias, written by Brian Michael Bendis (Uncanny X-Men) and artist Michael Gaydos (Daredevil Redemption). Ritter will play the eponymous character of Jessica Jones. After a short-lived superhero stint ends in tragedy, Jessica Jones seeks to rebuild her life and career as a detective in New York City, working cases involving people with extraordinary abilities.
Melissa Rosenberg, executive producer and showrunner for A.K.A Jessica Jones, had to say about Ritter:
[dropcap size=small]“[/dropcap]Krysten brings both the hard edge and the vulnerability the role demands. We can’t wait for fans to see her in action, coming to Netflix in 2015.”
Marvel’s head of television Jeph Loeb adds:
[dropcap size=small]“[/dropcap]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.”
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