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Jessica Jones
Genre
Based onJessica Jones
by Brian Michael Bendis
Michael Gaydos
Developed byMelissa Rosenberg
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
Release2015
Related
Marvel Cinematic Universe television series

Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones, or simply A.K.A. Jessica Jones, is an upcoming American television series developed for Netflix by Melissa Rosenberg, based on the Marvel Comics character Jessica Jones. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films of the franchise.

The series stars Krysten Ritter as Jones, a former superhero who opens her own detective agency. It is the second in a series of shows that will lead up to a Defenders crossover miniseries, and is produced by Marvel Television and ABC Studios, with Rosenberg serving as showrunner.

All episodes are set to premiere in 2015.

Premise

Following a tragic end to her brief superhero career, Jessica Jones tries to rebuild her life as a private eye, dealing with cases involving people with remarkable abilities in New York City.[2]

Cast and characters

A former superhero suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder who opens her own detective agency.[3][4] Ritter stated that she read through Alias in preparation for the role and expressed delight in working with Rosenberg.[5]

Luke Cage will be a recurring character in the series.[3]

Production

Development

Melissa Rosenberg began developing a television show based on the comic book series Alias for ABC in 2010.[2] In November 2011, Rosenberg said the show, known as AKA Jessica Jones, would center on Jessica Jones, a former superhero with post-traumatic stress disorder, who becomes a private detective, and was planning to air in the fall 2012 television season. Rosenberg said, "I love this character. That is an incredibly damaged, dark, complex female character that kicks ass." She also added that Luke Cage was a part of the series, though the couple's daughter, Danielle, would appear "way down the road."[6] Later in the month, Rosenberg said that the series would acknowledge the existence of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with references to Tony Stark and Stark Industries in the pilot script, but admitted, "As we go along things will alter in terms of what is made available to us, but we're definitely in that universe. We are in no way denying that that universe exists. And as much as I can I'm going to pull everything in from there that I can use". She also noted that Carol Danvers would appear in the series as a principal character.[7] In May 2012, ABC president Paul Lee said the network had passed on the series.[8] Later that year, Rosenberg stated that the show was being shopped around to other networks,[9] saying "I don’t know if it’s an ABC show. It might be a cable show, really. The [Alias] graphic novel is the first one that Marvel did that was meant to serve an adult audience. I toned it down a little bit for network, but it’s very, very easy to translate that into cable. Very easy."[10]

In October 2013, Deadline reported that Marvel was preparing four drama series and a miniseries, totaling 60 episodes, to present to video on demand services and cable providers, with Netflix, Amazon and WGN America expressing interest.[11] A few weeks later, Marvel and Disney announced that they would provide Netflix with live action series centered around Jessica Jones, Daredevil, Iron Fist, and Luke Cage, leading up to a miniseries based on the Defenders.[1] Rosenberg was brought on to write and produce the new incarnation of the series, to be reconfigured from the original project.[12][13] The series will consist of 13 hour-long episodes.[14] In December 2014, the official title was revealed to be Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones.[15]

Casting

In August 2014, Netflix COO Ted Sarandos said on the status of the show, "Right now, the writers’ rooms are open and they’re looking at casting Jessica."[16] By November 2014, Krysten Ritter, Alexandra Daddario, Teresa Palmer, Jessica De Gouw and Marin Ireland were being tested for the role of Jessica Jones.[3] Additionally, Lance Gross, Mike Colter and Cleo Anthony were in contention for the role of Luke Cage, which was envisioned as a recurring role in the series before headlining his own series.[3] In December 2014, Ritter was cast as Jessica Jones. Ritter and Palmer had been the final candidates for the role, with both auditioning opposite Colter to test chemistry.[4]

Filming

The series will be filmed in New York City[14] and will go into production after Marvel's Daredevil wraps.[17] In April 2014, Marvel Comics' editor-in-chief Joe Quesada stated that the show would be filming in areas of Brooklyn and Long Island City that still look like the old Hell’s Kitchen, in addition to sound stage work.[18]

Marvel Cinematic Universe tie-ins

A.K.A. Jessica Jones is the second of the ordered Netflix series, after Daredevil, and will be followed by an Iron Fist series and a Luke Cage series, before leading into a Defenders miniseries.[17] In November 2013, Disney CEO Bob Iger stated that, if the characters prove popular on Netflix, “It’s quite possible that they could become feature films."[19] In August 2014, Vincent D'Onofrio, Wilson Fisk in Daredevil, stated that after the "series stuff with Netflix", Marvel has "a bigger plan to branch out".[20]

Release

Season Episodes Originally aired DVD and Blu-ray release dates
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
1 13 2015 (2015) TBA TBA TBA

Broadcast

A.K.A. Jessica Jones will be released in 2015 on the streaming service Netflix.[15] The 13 episodes will be released simultaneously, as opposed to a serialized format, to encourage binge-watching, a format which has been successful for other Netflix series.[18]

References

  1. ^ a b Lieberman, David (November 7, 2013). "Disney To Provide Netflix With Four Series Based On Marvel Characters". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on April 8, 2014. Retrieved November 7, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b Schneider, Micheak (December 17, 2010). "Screenwriter Sets Marvel Adaptation for TV". Variety. Archived from the original on February 6, 2014. Retrieved December 17, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b c d Andreeva, Nellie (November 19, 2014). "Marvel's 'Jessica Jones': Krysten Ritter, Alexandra Daddario, Teresa Palmer, Marin Ireland, Jessica De Gouw Testing For Lead". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on November 20, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (December 4, 2014). "Krysten Ritter Nabs Lead In Marvel's 'Jessica Jones'". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Erbland, Kate (December 12, 2014). "Krysten Ritter, Marvel's New Jessica Jones, Is Currently "Devouring" the Comics". Cosmopolitan. Archived from the original on December 16, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Philbrick, Jami (November 9, 2011). "Exclusive: Screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg Talks 'AKA Jessica Jones'". IAmRogue. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Ellwood, Gregory (November 16, 2011). "Melissa Rosenberg says 'Jessica Jones' series absolutely taking place in larger Marvel Universe". Hitfix. Archived from the original on February 6, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Molloy, Tim (May 15, 2012). "Screenwriter Sets Marvel Adaptation for TV". The Wrap. Archived from the original on February 6, 2014. Retrieved May 15, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Radish, Christina (November 15, 2012). "Screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg Talks The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, ABC's Red Widow, the Status of AKA Jessica Jones, and More". Collider. Archived from the original on February 6, 2014. Retrieved February 6, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ Cornet, Roth (January 11, 2013). "Marvel is Still Working on a Potential Jessica Jones TV Series". IGN. Archived from the original on February 6, 2014. Retrieved February 6, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 14, 2013). "Marvel Preps 60-Episode Package Of Four Series & A Mini For VOD & Cable Networks". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on April 8, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ Couch, Aaron (November 12, 2013). "Melissa Rosenberg to Oversee Marvel's Jessica Jones Series for Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 28, 2014. Retrieved February 6, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 12, 2013). "Melissa Rosenberg To Shepherd Marvel's Jessica Jones Series For Netflix". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on February 6, 2014. Retrieved February 6, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ a b "Marvel's Netflix Series to Film in New York City". Marvel.com. February 26, 2014. Archived from the original on February 26, 2014. Retrieved February 26, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ a b Strom, Marc (December 5, 2014). "Krysten Ritter to Star in Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones". Marvel.com. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ White, James (August 26, 2014). "Netflix Boss Talks Marvel TV Plans". Empire. Archived from the original on August 27, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  17. ^ a b "Marvel TV head: 'Daredevil' starts shooting in July, 'Jessica Jones' next up". HitFix. March 24, 2014. Archived from the original on March 25, 2014. Retrieved March 25, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ a b Blackmon, Joe (April 27, 2014). "Marvel Netflix Series Part Of Marvel Cinematic Universe, Available For Binge Watching According To Joe Quesada". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2014. Retrieved April 28, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  19. ^ Graser, Marc (November 7, 2013). "Why Disney Chose to Put Marvel's New TV Shows on Netflix". Variety. Archived from the original on February 20, 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  20. ^ Romano, Nick. "Exclusive: 'Daredevil' Star Vincent D'Onofrio Talks Kingpin, Marvel Fans and 'Defenders' Crossover". ScreenCrush. Archived from the original on August 25, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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