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AKA Jessica Jones - Rachel Taylor Joins Cast

Jan 29, 2015

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Rachael Taylor the Latest to Join Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones

Marvel and Netflix are proud to announce that Rachael Taylor will star as Patricia “Trish” Walker in "Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones," an all-new 13-episode series premiering on Netflix in 2015 following "Marvel's Daredevil."

Trish is a syndicated radio talk show host, former model and child TV star known to her adoring fans as "Patsy" Walker. As Jessica Jones’ closest friend, Trish helps her embark on the most dangerous case of Jessica's career.

The character of Patricia Walker has roots dating back to 1944 with her first appearance in MISS AMERICA MAGAZINE #2, and in the comics Walker donned the super hero identity of Hellcat in 1976.
Taylor will star opposite Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones), David Tennant (Kilgrave), and Mike Colter (Luke Cage) in the Netflix original series. “Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones” was developed by Executive Producer/Showrunner Melissa Rosenberg (“Dexter”).

“The character is a star and a powerhouse, and required an actress who is both,” said Rosenberg. “Rachael is all that and more!”

“Rachael's ability to embody a character that must balance both the darker and lighter elements of our series will provide a perfect emotional anchor for Jessica Jones,” said Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Marvel’s Head of Television. “Rachael blew us away with her grounded, humanizing take on Trish, adding yet another layer to the complex, emotional story we’re telling with this series.”

Taylor can next be seen in theaters with “The Loft.” “Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones” marks her first Netflix series, while past TV credits include “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Crisis.”

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.

"Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones" is produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix.
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17 comments:

  1. Me right now:
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  2. I'm very happy with the casting. With Kristen Ritter & David Tennant I am very excited for this show :)

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  3. Hmmm, this is interesting because Carol Danvers is Jessica's best friend in the comics and Trish doesn't appear in "Alias". Looks like they're saving Carol for her big debut in Captain Marvel which is fine by me and hopefully we'll see Trish suit up as the epic Hellcat since she's a member of The Defenders. Rachael Taylor is the perfect Hellcat!

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  4. This seems like something Rachel Taylor should be good at.

    Better than David Tennant's inclusion.

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  5. This casting is very much top rated. I can not wait to see the results.

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  6. Great casting news. I've always liked Rachael, but her past projects haven't really had the best luck, hopefully this will change that.

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  7. Yay!!!


    Way more excited for this than Daredevil. And I adored Rachael Taylor in 666 Park Avenue and really enjoyed Crisis. Plus with Ritter and Tennant... this is gonna be the best Netflix series yet. :D

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  8. Yay! I loved her on 666 Park Avenue and the cast is shaping up to be pretty great.

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  9. Awww man she was on my shield wishlislist of actors but she is gonna be awesome in jj

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  10. is this a superpowered show or are they just human?

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  11. Yes, they both have superpowers in the comics, though Patsy (or Trish) Walker spent most of her Superhero career as a highly athletic but otherwise powerless costumed hero.

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  12. The original script for the pilot had Carol Danvers (Captain/Ms Marvel) as Jessica's best friend (like in the comics). Seems like they replaced her with Hellcat.

    Which is okay with me. It makes sense, since Carol is getting her own movie and it makes sense they're saving her for that.

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  13. Hellcat! The cast keeps on getting better.

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  14. Wow! This is gonna be sweet on the eyes!

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  15. No idea what this show is about but I'll definitely be checking it out. Love Rachel Taylor! She's great, and severely underused.

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  16. awesome news i like her


    might just watch this show now.

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