“I've always wanted to be on a show that's well respected and had critical acclaim and that people like to watch, and at the same time find something that for me as an actor is interesting and challenging.” PeopleWellsShowsWantedActorsChallengesInterestingWatchesCriticalAcclaim Author:Mike Colter
“So often, when you're playing the lead in your own show, it is all about you.” ShowsLead In Author:Mike Colter
“As a male, I thought the female voice was so strong, unique, real and accessible to most females. In some way, shape or form, they felt like they could relate to it, on some level, because they went through some form of unspeakable horror like what Kilgrave did to Jessica [Jones]. That, in itself, is something that most people shy away from, even in shows that are on cable or in movies.” PeopleWayRealShowsFormStrongFeltVoiceLevelsHorrorShapesUniqueFemaleMalesRelateShyCablesUnspeakableJessicaJessica JonesFemale Voice Author:Mike Colter
“This show [Jessica Jones] was exploring the aftermath, and that is unique. You're sitting there going, "I know what happens. This is the aftermath." You watch her daily life and how she dealt with people, like new prospects for love or friends that were close to her, but she didn't know if she could trust them or if they were enemies.” PeopleIfsKnowsShowsHappensEnemyWatchesUniqueSittingDaily LifeExploringProspectsAftermathJessicaJessica Jones Author:Mike Colter
“I'll get a nice little break, after doing Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. Whether I'm in [his show], I don't know, but there's The Defenders.” KnowsLittlesShowsBreakNiceCagesDefendersLukeJessicaJessica Jones Author:Mike Colter
“Dialogue is not always the best way to show emotion, to show your thought process, or to reveal yourself, as a character.” WayCharacterShowsProcessEmotionBest WayDialogueThought Process Author:Mike Colter