Marveland Netflix are proud to announce Eka Darville,Erin Moriarty, and Wil Traval have joinedMarvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones, an all-new 13-episode series premiering on Netflix in 2015 followingMarvel’s Daredevil. Eka Darville plays Malcolm, a neighbor of Jessica’s whose own journey will intertwine with her quest in a surprising way. Here’s what executive producerMelissa Rosenberghad to say about Eka Darville.
“Eka brings such depth, humor and nuanced performance to the characters he plays, which makes him the perfect person to portray Malcolm. I’m looking forward to seeing what he will bring to this role.”
Erin Moriartyplays Hope, a young girl who becomes a client of Alias Investigations.Melissa Rosenberg, who also serves as showrunner, had this to say about the actress.
“InErinI immediately recognized an incredibly talented, mature and complex actress, who brings myriad levels to every scene. She has an incredible career in front of her and I’m delighted we have someone of her caliber for this important role.”
Rounding out the new casting additions is Wil Traval, who plays an NYPD cop who takes “protect and serve” very seriously. Here’s whatMelissa Rosenbergsaid about the actor in another statement.
“Wil Traval is a very emotionally courageous actor, able be profoundly vulnerable, or venal, or funny or fierce. I’ve been searching for an opportunity to work with bothErinand Wil again, and am excited to see them in these roles.”
Executive Producer and Marvel’s Head of TelevisionJeph Loebhad this to say about all of the new casting additions.
“All three of these enormously talented actors bring even more layers of depth and nuance to Jessica’s world. Together they help flesh out what is already a phenomenal cast in a series we believe will be truly remarkable.”
Krysten Ritter(Jessica Jones),David Tennant(Kilgrave),Mike Colter(Luke Cage),Rachael Taylor(Patricia “Trish” Walker) andCarrie-Anne Mossalso star in the Netflix original series.Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Joneswas developed by Executive Producer/ShowrunnerMelissa Rosenberg.
After a tragic ending to her short-lived super hero stint, Jessica Jones is rebuilding her personal life and career as a detective who gets pulled into cases involving people with extraordinary abilities in New York City.Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jonesis produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix. For more information onMarvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones, and the other exciting new Marvel Television series coming to Netflix, stay tuned toMarvel.com.
