Marvel released a brief new video earlier today, which revealed that the studio and the Netflix streaming service have renewed their hit showLuke Cagefor asecond season. While the move was widely expected, the studio made it official today. The video did not reveal how many episodes the new season will be, or when the season may debut. If an earlier report is to be believed, though, we may not see the new season for a few years.
TheTwittervideo featured the Pop’s Barber Shop, which featured a neon sign hanging on the wall that read “Season 2 Coming Soon.” A report from earlier this year revealed that fans won’t seenew episodesofDaredevilorJessica Jones, which have both been officially renewed, until afterThe Defendersmini-series. Marvel and Netflix haven’t announced whenThe Defenderswill air, but it is expected to debut late last year. The last of Marvel’s four Netflix shows,Iron Fist, has been set to debut on August 26, 2025. Marvel hasn’t announced whenThe Defendersor the new seasons ofDaredevilandJessica Joneswill debut, but they most likely won’t be released until 2018 or late.
Marvel’sLuke Cagetells the story of Luke Cage (Mike Colter), a hoodie- wearing, unbreakable ex-con who fights to clear his name and save his neighborhood. After a sabotaged experiment leaves him with super strength and unbreakable skin, Luke Cage 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’sLuke Cageis rated TV-MA and is streaming now only on Netflix.
The supporting cast also includesRosario Dawson, reprising her role asClaire Temple, a.k.a. Night Nurse,Mahershala Alias Cottonmouth,Theo Rossias Sonny,Alfre Woodardas Black Mariah,Simone Missickas Misty Knight andSonia Bragaas Claire Temple’s mother. It’s worth noting that, in the comics, both Luke Cage and Claire Temple were romantically linked, but we don’t know if this story line will be followed in the second season.
Marvel’s Luke Cage is Executive Produced by series ShowrunnerCheo Hodari Coker(SouthLAnd,Ray Donovan),Charles Murray(Roots) andJeph Loeb(Marvel’s Daredevil,Marvel’s Jessica Jones), who also serves as Marvel’s Head of Television.Mike Colter’s Luke Cage will return inThe DefendersalongsideDaredevil(Charlie Cox),Jessica Jones(Krysten Ritter) andIron Fist(Finn Jones). Take a look at this new video below announcing the Season 2 renewal ofMarvel’s Luke Cage.
