New Set Photos and Cast Member for LUKE CAGE

Over 20 new set photos have been released for Marvel’s Luke Cage. They show Mike Colter in the lead role of Luke Cage sharing the set with actor Frankie Faison (“The Wire,” “Banshee”). This is the first information we have of Faison having a role in the Netflix original series. No information has been released as to the nature of his role in or character in the Marvel Universe.

Luke Cage is the 3rd of 4 Marvel universe Netflix series in production. Faison is joining a cast which includes Simone Missick as Misty Knight, Frank Whaley as Rafael Scarfe, Mahershala Ali as Cottonmouth, Theo Rossi as Shades, Alfre Woodard as Mariah Dillard, and the return of Rosario Dawson as Claire Temple.

Cheo Hodari Coker (Notorious, “NCIS: Los Angeles”) will be executive producer, showrunner and will be writing the first two episodes. The series will premiere in 2016 on Netflix.

Created by Archie Goodwin and John Romita, Sr., Luke Cage is one of the most popular street level heroes in the Marvel Universe who possesses superhuman strength and impenetrable skin. He’s also a friend and frequent business partner with Danny Rand aka Iron Fist, who will also be getting his own series on Netflix.

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