The Defenders
The Marvel Cinematic Universe formally kick back off in 2008’sIron Manwhen Nick Fury appeared in an after - credit scene teasing the Avengers Initiative . Since then , the MCU has grown to let in 13 more films – the most late of which , Doctor Strange , rack up theaters earlier this calendar month – with other picture planned through 2019 . On the TV front , Marvel established a small screen comportment of the MCU withAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.in 2013 , but has since received particular decisive attention withThe Defendersuniverse on Netflix .
Launched in early 2015 withDaredevilseason 1 , Netflix ’s street - level corner of the MCU has continued to arise , includingJessica Jonesseason a , Daredevilseason 2 , andLuke Cageseason 1 . Next up on the slating isIron Fistset to debut early in 2017 , come after by theDaredevilspinoffThe Punisher , and a squad - up series have all ofThe Defenders . Now , withThe Defenderscurrently in production , new pic from the circle tease one finicky reunion .
Snapped by Steve Sands , the photos from the set ofThe Defendersfeature Luke Cage ( Mike Colter ) reuniting with NYPD detective Misty Knight ( Simone Missick ) . Though the photos do n’t necessarily give away any plot of land detail , they do bespeak Luke will return to NYC for the series ; last devotee picture him , he was being taken back to Georgia by Union Marshals to answer for breaking out of Seagate Prison . Take a look at theDefendersphotos :
[ ] Mike Colter และ Simone Missick ถ่ายทำ#TheDefendersค่ะ ( photograph by Steve Sands / GC Images ) viahttps://t.co/5DuUAqfD7Rpic.twitter.com/GX9IWmngNI — Marvel Netflix TH ( @NetflixMarvelTH)November 17 , 2016
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In addition to Luke Cage and Misty Knight , The Defenderswill whiz fellow street - level heroes Matt Murdock aka Daredevil ( Charlie Cox ) , Jessica Jones ( Krysten Ritter ) , and Danny Rand aka Iron Fist ( Finn Jones ) . Plus , fend for role from each of Netflix ’s Marvel series will appear , includingFoggy Nelson ( Elden Henson ) , Malcolm Ducasse ( Eka Darville ) , Karen Page ( Deborah Ann Woll),Jeri Hogarth ( Carrie - Ann Moss ) , Claire Temple ( Rosario Dawson ) , Trish Walker ( Rachael Taylor ) , Stick ( Scott Glenn),Colleen Wing ( Jessica Henwick ) , and Elektra Natchios ( Élodie Yung ) .
So far , a handful ofThe Defendersleads have been spotted on curing , includingRitter alongsideJessica Jonesco - star Tayloras well asRitter ’s Jessica meeting Missick ’s Misty Knight . However , none of the dictated photos , let in the newest featuring Colter and Missick , declare oneself much perceptivity into the plot ofThe Defenders . We know the heroes will team up , and perhaps the set photograph indicate Knight is the one who brings everyone together – or at least Jessica and Luke .
That said , the identity of the main villain is being keep under wraps . It was was revealed during theIron Fistpanel at New York Comic Con thatSigourney Weaver will portray the villain , but not who the character will be . Still , as filming progresses throughThe withstander ' eight episode , it ’s possible we ’ll find out more from additional rigid photo .
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Daredevilseasons 1 and 2,JessicaJones season 1 , andLuke Cageseason 1 are now usable on Netflix . Iron Fistwill premiere on March 17 , 2017 , withThe DefendersandThe Punisherarriving by and by that twelvemonth . premier dates for the next seasons ofJessica Jonesseason 2 andDaredevilseason 3 have not yet been announced .
Source : Steve Sands ( Marvel Netflix TH , Movie Universe )
