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Luke Cage
Season 2
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The second season of the American web television series Luke Cage, which is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, a former convict with superhuman strength and unbreakable skin who now fights crime, is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films and other television series of the franchise. The season was produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios, with Cheo Hodari Coker serving as showrunner.

Mike Colter stars as Cage, alongside returning principal cast members Simone Missick, Rosario Dawson, Alfre Woodard, and Theo Rossi. They are joined by Mustafa Shakir and Gabrielle Dennis. The second season was ordered in December 2016, and filmed in New York City from June to November, 2017.

The season is set to premiere in 2018.

Episodes

Lucy Liu directed the first episode of the season.[1]

Cast and characters

Main article: List of Luke Cage characters

Main

Notable guests

Production

Development

In January 2015, Netflix CCO Ted Sarandos stated the series was "eligible to go into multiple seasons for sure" and Netflix would look at "how well [they] are addressing both the Marvel fanbase but also the broader fanbase" in terms of determining if additional seasons would be appropriate.[5] In July 2015, Sarandos said some of the Defenders series would "selectively have multiple seasons as they come out of the gate."[6] Regarding a second season, showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker stated he had "a few ideas", including possibly exploring the "Hero for Hire" aspect of Luke Cage, though noted he was not taking "any of this for granted" in terms of feeling a second season renewal from Netflix was guaranteed.[7] Actor Mike Colter also felt "Heroes for Hire" could be explored in future seasons, as well as further exploring Cage's lifestyle change regarding his relationship with Jessica Jones and introducing the couple's daughter.[8] In December 2016, Netflix renewed the series for a second season,[9] of 13 episodes.[10]

Coker compared the season to A Tribe Called Quest's second album The Low End Theory saying, their first album People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm "was great, but then Low End Theory was the record that everyone says ... when they think of A Tribe Called Quest taking it to the next level. That’s my hope for season 2, is that we have some of the similar sounds, but we go in a deeper direction." Coker also noted that music would continue to be an important element for the season and that Harlem would still be "at the heart and its center" for the series.[11]

Writing

In July 2017, Colter said the writing for the season was different from the first, because "we know the show now. We know the world that we’re in and we know sort of what works and what doesn’t work and we’re just gonna double down on that stuff, so look forward to a very exciting and very relevant and pop culture-heavy show."[12] He added that after the first season and the crossover miniseries The Defenders, Cage would have "a whole new outlook on life" and would not be dealing with the judicial system anymore.[13]

Casting

Colter returns to star as Cage,[14] along with Simone Missick as Misty Knight,[2] Rosario Dawson as Claire Temple,[15] Alfre Woodard as Mariah Dillard,[2] and Theo Rossi as Hernan "Shades" Alvarez.[16] In July 2017, Marvel announced the casting of Mustafa Shakir as John McIver, and Gabrielle Dennis as Tilda Johnson.[2] A version of Johnson also appears in Marvel Studios' film Black Panther, portrayed by Nabiyah Be.[17]

Thomas Q. Jones also reprises his role as Comanche in the season.[3] In October 2017, it was revealed that Finn Jones would be reprising his role as Danny Rand / Iron Fist in the season.[4] Colter explained that there had been interest from fans to see more of the previously established relationship between Cage and Jessica Jones, but for this season they "went out on a limb" and decided to give to the fans of the "Heroes for Hire" instead by having Cage and Rand team up for part of the season. He added that Finn Jones "will bring some fresh blood in the new season".[18]

Filming

Principal photography began by June 10, 2017,[15][14] under the series' working title Tiara.[14] Production wrapped that November.[19]

Music

Coker wanted to have live musical performances in the season again after the first, and hoped that some musicians who had turned him down for the first season would be happy to join the second after getting to see the series.[20] In July 2017, Colter said that the second season would have "another feel to it" in terms of the music, praising the season's musical guests and explaining that he and Coker had chosen a "certain type" of music for the season after listening to it at a birthday party and agreeing that there had "not been one bad song" played.[13]

Release

The second season of Luke Cage is set to be released in 2018,[2] on the streaming service Netflix worldwide,[9] in Ultra HD 4K and high dynamic range.[21]

References

  1. ^ Cheng, Susan (July 11, 2017). "Lucy Liu Is Directing The "Luke Cage" Season 2 Premiere". Buzzfeed. Archived from the original on July 11, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Strom, Marc (July 5, 2017). "Mustafa Shakir & Gabrielle Dennis Join Netflix Original Series 'Marvel's Luke Cage'". Marvel.com. Archived from the original on July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b Morales, Wilson (August 31, 2017). "Thomas Q. Jones To Reprise Comanche Role In Luke Cage Season 2". Black Film. Archived from the original on August 31, 2017. Retrieved August 31, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b Li, Shirley (October 4, 2017). "Marvel's Luke Cage first look: Iron Fist joins Luke in season 2". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on October 4, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Schwartz, Terri (January 7, 2015). "Netflix announces 'Daredevil,' 'Bloodline,' 'Kimmy Schmidt' premiere dates". Zap2It. Archived from the original on January 10, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Goldman, Eric (July 28, 2015). "Netflix On Marvel Series Release Plan And If Punisher Could Get A Spinoff". IGN. Archived from the original on July 28, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ O'Keefe, Meghan (September 15, 2016). "'Luke Cage' Showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker On Mike Colter, "Heroes For Hire," And Making An "Inclusively Black" Superhero Show". Decider. Archived from the original on September 25, 2016. Retrieved September 25, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Krupa, Daniel (September 30, 2016). "Luke Cage Talks Future Marvel Netflix Storylines". IGN. Archived from the original on October 2, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ a b Stedman, Alex (December 4, 2016). "'Luke Cage' Renewed for Season 2 on Netflix". Variety. Archived from the original on December 4, 2016. Retrieved December 4, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 31, 2017). "Marvel TV-Netflix New York Projects Will Count 135 Episodes By Year's End; Record Production Commitment In State's History". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ Huver, Scott (May 19, 2017). "'Luke Cage' Season 2 aims for 'bulletproof dopeness,' says showrunner". Mashable. Archived from the original on May 22, 2017. Retrieved May 22, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ Mohamed, Jasmine (July 21, 2017). "Luke Cage Season 2 Will Be Exciting, Relevant & Pop Culture-Heavy". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on July 22, 2017. Retrieved July 22, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ a b Jackson, Dallas (July 22, 2017). "Mike Colter Excited For Luke Cage Season 2 Soundtrack, Storyline". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on August 14, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ a b c Lovett, Jamie (April 23, 2017). "Luke Cage Season 2 Starts Production In June, Wraps In March". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on April 24, 2017. Retrieved April 24, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ a b Erao, Matthew (June 10, 2017). "Luke Cage & Claire Temple Share A Moment in Season 2 Set Photos". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on June 12, 2017. Retrieved June 12, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ Coley, Sam (May 11, 2017). "Sons of Anarchy's Theo Rossi on New Movie, Lowriders: 'Roles Like This Make Me a Better Father'". Parade. Archived from the original on May 12, 2017. Retrieved May 12, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  17. ^ Erao, Matthew (June 21, 2017). "Black Panther Confirmed to Include Nightshade". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on June 22, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ Morales, Wilson (October 16, 2017). "Exclusive: Mike Colter Talks Girls Trip Blu-ray & Luke Cage Season 2". BlackFilm.com. Archived from the original on November 21, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  19. ^ Cohen, Jason (November 20, 2017). "Marvel's Luke Cage Season 2 Wraps Filming". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on November 21, 2017. Retrieved November 21, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  20. ^ Duff, Seamus (September 28, 2016). "Netflix's Luke Cage show creator says: 'We are the best music show on television'". Metro.co.uk. Archived from the original on August 14, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  21. ^ "Marvel's Luke Cage". Netflix. Archived from the original on September 7, 2016. Retrieved September 7, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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