David Tennant Is Purple Man In A.K.A. Jessica Jones
The former Doctor Who star joins the MCU as Jessica Jones' nemesis.
Marvel.com. "He can deliver the most heart-wrenching moment to the driest of lines, and all points in between. He'll make Kilgrave a truly original villain." "Anyone familiar with David's work knows he brings an incredible level of dedication to any role he inhabits, a level we knew we would need from the man playing Kilgrave," adds Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Marvels Head of Television. "While most know him for his roles as a hero, we cant wait to unleash a whole new side of this talented actor." A.K.A. Jessica Jones will follow Daredevil on Netflix later this year. The series picks up with the character after a tragic ending to her short-lived super hero stint. It's then that she goes about rebuilding her personal life and career as a detective who gets pulled into cases involving people with extraordinary abilities in New York City.