Jessica Jones (TV series)

A.K.A. Jessica Jones is an upcoming television series that will star the superhero character of the same name.

Synopsis
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.

Starring Cast

 * Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones
 * Mike Colter as Luke Cage
 * David Tennant as Kilgrave

Supporting Cast
To be added

Behind the Scenes
AKA Jessica Jones was a television pilot in development for ABC, based on the comic book series Alias, that was to be set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The network passed on the project and it never went beyond script phase. A new project starring Jessica Jones, set to air on Netflix, was announced on November 7, 2013.

2010

 * In December 2010, it was reported that Melissa Rosenberg was developing a television series for ABC, titled AKA Jessica Jones. In November 2011, Rosenberg commented that the series would focus on Jessica Jones, with Carol Danvers and Luke Cage both having prominent roles. During this, it was also confirmed that the series would take place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Furthermore, Tony Stark and his company, Stark Industries, were in the current draft of the pilot's script.

2012

 * As of May 2012, ABC had passed the show. However, writer/producer Melissa Rosenberg recently told IGN that AKA Jessica Jones was still in the works and was possibly looking for a 'new home', though she didn't leave out the possibility that the show would remain at ABC.

2013

 * On November 7, 2013, Marvel Studios announced a joint project with Netflix that would bring a 13-episode Jessica Jones series to television. The series will be set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will tie into series featuring Daredevil, Luke Cage and Iron Fist, and will culminate in a Defenders series.
 * On November 12, 2013, it was announced that Melissa Rosenberg was still attached to the project and would be the writer and Executive Producer.