In 2015, the second mini-series from Marvel was shown on the Netflix service. The project "Jessica Jones" was a kind of continuation of "Daredevil." And although the main characters of these series do not intersect, they often mention the events that took place in the Marvel cinema universe.
The plot of the series
The main character of the television series is Jessica Jones. She works as a private detective. Jessica helps people find “dirt” on other people. Cheating, cheating, fraud - all this is part of her everyday life.
Jones also collaborates with a large law firm, whose head often throws new cases to Jessica. So, for a fee, Jones delivers alerts to problem customers.
The girl is trying hard to lead a normal life. But every night she is not allowed to fall asleep. The terrible events of the past still haunt Jessica. And even superhuman strength does not allow Jones to live without looking back.
The series "Jessica Jones": actors and roles
Unlike many series and films about superheroes, the main character of this project does not seek to defend everyone and everyone. Jessica does not hide her abilities, but does not try to become a "hero". Her career as a defender of the weak ended on a tragic note. And after that, the girl tries to cope with the consequences.
In the series “Jessica Jones”, the actors played an important role in the success of the project. The way they conveyed the emotions and experiences of their heroes, how their roles were played, all this allowed the audience to plunge into the atmosphere of despair, fear and hatred.
Jessica jones
The main role in the series auditioned for various actors. But Jessica Jones was eventually played by Kristen Ritter. Her heroine has a difficult fate.
In adolescence, Jessica lost her family. A car accident claimed the lives of Jessica's parents and younger brother. After this event, she was adopted by the Walker family. On her first day at the new home, Jessica found herself getting stronger. Much stronger.
But this was not the only discovery that Jessica made. It turned out that her new “mother” was beating her own daughter Trish. For a long time, Jess and Trish had an agreement: none of them interferes in the affairs of the other. However, during the next beating, Jessica intervened. The girl promised that if another bruise appears on Trish, then the “mother” will not be greeted. So Jess and Patricia became best friends.
Years later, when the girls grew up, it was Trish who persuaded Jessica to become a hero. She even picked up a costume for her sister. But the superhero career did not last long. Jessica met Kilgrave. A person who can control the consciousness of other people.
From that day on, Jessica's life turned into hell. For months, Jones could not move of her own free will. She had to smile through tears, sleep with Kilgrave, commit crimes.
But once everything changed, and Jessica managed to break free. Since then, she has been trying to bring her life and her consciousness together. And when she almost succeeds, Jessica’s main nightmare returns from the realm of the dead.
Trish Walker
In the movie "Jessica Jones" (2015), the actors were excellently matched. The role of the gloomy and cynical Jessica was played by Kristen Ritter. And her closest person - Trish Walker - was played by Rachel Taylor.
Trish and Jess - as if from different poles. Walker, although she had experienced acts of domestic violence in the past, managed to get out of that hell and start a new life. Trish has become a confident and strong personality. The girl was able to achieve a lot - she leads her show on the radio.
Trish is the only person Jessica told about the existence of Kilgrave. Walker decides that next time she will be able to protect her sister. The girl turns her apartment into a fortress, learns martial arts and tries to reach out to Jess. But Jones closes even to Trish.
Soon, relations between the girls are improving. True, the circumstances are not the best - the one who scares Jessica Jones the most has returned to New York.
The actors and roles in the series were distributed so that the friendship and affection of the main characters is not in doubt. The way Trish and Jess care about each other makes us believe that the family is not only blood relatives.
Kevin "Kilgrave" Thompson
In the series "Jessica Jones" actor David Tennant played the role of the main antagonist - Kilgrave. Abilities allow him to control people. Kilgrave can order a person not to breathe, and he will not be able to disobey. So for months he managed to keep Jessica Jones.
Actor David Tennant perfectly conveyed the emotions of Kilgrave. His hero, although he is a villain, but causes sympathy. In childhood, Kevin's parents put experiments on the child. They tried to discover supernatural abilities in their son. And once they achieved what they wanted. True, the parents did not expect that their main goal would be their death.
For years, Kilgrave entertained himself with the company of other people. This went on until he met Jessica. And when she was able to escape, Kevin was seriously angry. Having regained his strength, he decided to return the girl. But he did not expect that in this fight, Jones would have a significant advantage.
Luke cage
In the series "Jessica Jones" actor Mike Colter played the role of bulletproof Luke Cage. Luke is involved in the investigation of Jessica and helps her get on the trail of Kilgrave.
In the past, Cage lost his wife. But he does not know what relation to the death of his wife Jessica has.
Will simpson
The role of a simple police officer was played by Will Travel. His hero - Will Simpson - became one of Kilgrave's puppets. Kevin ordered the officer to find and kill Trish Walker, and then commit suicide.
In the series "Jessica Jones" a lot of supporting characters. But each of them, whether it was a drug addict neighbor, twins or a lawyer, played an important role in the storyline of the series.