Photos From Netflix Show 'Marvel's Luke Cage' Revealed - Plus New Cast Member On Set

Photos From Netflix Show 'Marvel's Luke Cage' Revealed

Plus New Cast Member On Set

By Alex Burns

Check out a few new snaps of from the upcoming Netflix series 'Marvel's Luke Cage' featuring actor Mike Colter as the titular hero. The shots show off a scene set outside Pops Barber shop, also present is actor Frankie Faison who's character role has not been officially announced as of yet, judging by these pictures though it's a safe bet he'll be playing "Pop" although it's unclear if this is a reworked comic book character or a new creation for the show.

When a sabotaged experiment gives him super strength and unbreakable skin, Luke Cage becomes a fugitive attempting to rebuild his life in Harlem, and must soon confront his past and fight a battle for the heart of his city.

The show is the third entry in Marvel's four-part Netflix deal, after 'Marvel's Daredevil' and 'Marvel's Jessica Jones' it will be followed by 'Marvel's Iron Fist'. The four heroes will eventually join forces Avengers style in the 'Marvel's The Defenders'.  

Colter leads a cast that also 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 after her appearance in 'Marvel's Daredevil'

'Marvel's Luke Cage' Season 1 will bow on Netflix in 2016.