Krysten Ritterisready to bring Marvel antihero Jessica Jones to the MCU. While there’s no official news of aJessica Jonesrevival,Ritter is all in to reprise the role. The actress portrayed the titular character in Netflix’sJessica Jonesfor three seasons from 2015 to 2019, and now that Netflix’sDaredevilactors are making their way to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, some fans are wondering whetherJessica Joneswill follow suit. During a recent interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, while discussing new seriesOrphan Black: The New Echoes, Ritter shared:
“One hundred percent [I would return as Jessica Jones]. I am ready, and I would, of course, be there in a heartbeat. She’s a character who I absolutely love, and she was a part of my life for so long. I played that character for five years, and she’s a character who’s very important to me and many women and men. So if the opportunity calls, I may or may not have an extra jacket already. (Laughs.)”
According to the publication, Marvel Studios streaming head Brad Winderbaum has confirmed “that all of the formerNetflix shows are now considered MCU canon, includingJessica Jones.“And there’s hope. The upcoming Disney+ series,Daredevil: Born Again, serves as a continuationto the original Netflix series (which concluded in 2018) and brings back over half the original cast; it also fully integratesDaredevilinto the MCU.
Krysten Ritter Marvels at Fan Reactions to ‘Thoughtless Little’ Jessica Jones Social Media Post
Krysten Ritter shared her thoughts on how her social media posts instigated so many online debates about her possible Jessica Jones return.
The Ritter-ledJessica Jonesgarnered critical praise - namely for its first season - while growing a loyal fan base.Jessica Jonescentered around Jessica, a former superhero (with an aversion to using her superhuman strength and durability) turned jaded private investigator in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen. The character-driven show offered a grittier, more mature take on the superhero genre. Jones also portrayed the character in another Netflix series,Marvel’s The Defenders, in 2017.
Ritternow leadsOrphan Black: The New Echoes, a sci-fi thriller series set in the same universe as the originalOrphan Black, but decades later. The series, which premiered on July 15, 2025, on AMC, AMC+ and BBC America, airs on Sundays.
BeforeJessica Jones, Ritter was best known for her portrayal of Jane Margolis in AMC’sBreaking Badfrom 2009 to 2010, but she began her career with minor roles in films likeMona Lisa Smileand27 Dressesand TV shows, includingVeronica MarsandGilmore Girls. Post-Breaking Bad, Ritter impressed with her comedic prowess, starring in the beloved but short-livedDon’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23for two seasons (which wascanceled by ABC despite positive reviews).
Ritter shared how more minor roles prepared her for her starring projects, telling THR:
“Very early on, I observed some big actresses on set. I watched Julia Roberts onMona Lisa Smileand Cameron Diaz onWhat Happens in Vegas. I got to be a sponge and watch how some big wonderful actresses work and how they come to set. So that was a beautiful learning experience for me. My career started as little tiny parts that got a little bit bigger, and then it was a very gradual progression. So I got to pick up little things as I went along, and when it was time for me to have my own show, I was f—ing ready.”
Jessica Jonesis available to stream on Disney+.
Orphan Black: Echoes
Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence. It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unraveling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal. Ritter plays Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story, trying to find her place in the world. The series also stars Keeley Hawes (Bodyguard, It’s A Sin, Line of Duty), Amanda Fix (North of Normal, High School), Avan Jogia (Now Apocalypse, Zombieland: Double Tap), Rya Kihlstedt (A Teacher, One Mississippi) and James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry, The Dropout).
