Marvel and Netflix are proud to announce Eka Darville, Erin Moriarty, and Wil Traval have joined "Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones," an all-new 13-episode series premiering on Netflix in 2015 following "Marvel's Daredevil."
Eka Darville plays Malcolm, a neighbor of Jessica’s whose own journey will intertwine with her quest in a surprising way.
Eka Darville joins Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones
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Erin Moriarty plays Hope, a young girl who becomes a client of Alias Investigations.
“In Erin I immediately recognized an incredibly talented, mature and complex actress, who brings myriad levels to every scene,” explained Rosenberg. “She has an incredible career in front of her and I'm delighted we have someone of her caliber for this important role.”
Wil Traval plays an NYPD cop who takes “protect and serve” very seriously.
Wil Traval joins Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones
“All three of these enormously talented actors bring even more layers of depth and nuance to Jessica’s world,” said Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Marvel’s Head of Television. “Together they help flesh out what is already a phenomenal cast in a series we believe will be truly remarkable.”
Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones), David Tennant (Kilgrave), Mike Colter (Luke Cage), Rachael Taylor (Patricia “Trish” Walker), and Carrie-Anne Moss also star in the Netflix original series. “Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones” was developed by Executive Producer/Showrunner Melissa Rosenberg.
After a tragic ending to her short-lived super hero stint, Jessica Jones is rebuilding her personal life and career as a detective who gets pulled into cases involving people with extraordinary abilities in New York City.
"Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones" is produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix.
For more information on "Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones," and the other exciting new Marvel Television series coming to Netflix, stay tuned to Marvel.com.
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