Yesterday,Netflixreleased a strange photo on theMarvel’s Jessica JonesTwitter page, which featured a file folder that said “Cage - November.” Since there was nothing else of significance featured in this photo, most fans assume this meant the streaming service was teasing a November debut for their third series,Marvel’s Luke Cage. Of course, Marvel and Netflix still haven’t confirmed the exact premiere date yet, but today we have a new report fromBlackfilm, which claims that the show many actually debut sometime in late summer.
Marvel’s Luke Cageis the third of four new shows on Netflix, the first of which,Marvel’s Daredevil, debuted in April, followed byMarvel’s Jessica Jonesin November. The second season ofMarvel’s Daredevilis debuting in March, andJessica Joneswas justrenewedlast week for a second season, and it isn’t known when that will debut yet. Netflix’s Ted Sarandos said at the TCA winter tour gave a range of eight to 15 months between each show’s debut, but that might not be the case withMarvel’s Luke Cage.
IfMarvel’s Luke Cagedebuts in August, it will be six months afterDaredevil Season 2. It’s worth noting that the first season ofMarvel’s Jessica Jonesdebuted seven months afterMarvel’s Daredevil, but there is only a five-month gap between the first season ofMarvel’s Jessica Jonesand the second season ofMarvel’s Daredevil. We’ll have to wait and see if Netflix will issue an official premiere date soon.
After a sabotaged experiment leaves him with super strength and unbreakable skin, Luke Cage (Mike Colter) becomes a fugitive trying to rebuild his life in modern day Harlem, New York City. But he is soon pulled out of the shadows and must fight a battle for the heart of his city–forcing him to confront a past he had tried to bury.Marvel’s Luke Cageis produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios forNetflix.
The supporting cast also includesRosario Dawson, reprising her role as Claire Temple, a.k.a. Night Nurse,Mahershala Alias Cottonmouth,Theo Rossias Sonny,Alfre Woodardas Black Mariah, Simone Missick as Misty Knight and Sonia Braga as Claire Temple’s mother. Another cryptic teaser forDaredevil Season 2teased that Luke Cage may have a presence when that show returns in spring 2016. While the video didn’t show any footage, it did reveal that Matt Murdock’s favorite Hell’s Kitchen dive bar, Josie’s, will be turned into Luke’s, hinting that Luke Cage himself may take over the bar. When do you think Luke Cage will debut on Netflix?