Summary Luke Cage was among the leading heroes of The Defenders Saga, but with the likelihood of Mike Colter not returning to the role for the MCU, there could be a chance to fulfill a popular fan casting. Mike Colter debuted as the Harlem hero in Jessica Jones season one, before leading his own two-season series and returning in The Defenders. Sadly for fans of his performance, Colter spoke with RadioTimes.
Related Mike Colter Would Support New Luke Cage Actor If MCU Recasts The Role Mike Colter says he would support a new actor playing Luke Cage in the Marvel Cinematic Universe if Kevin Feige chooses to recast the role. And Jai White has already revealed his enthusiasm for playing the role. In an 2011 interview , White was asked if he was aware of the demand for his casting for a potential solo film. He then stated that he was and candidly admitted would be interested providing that it “didn't suck”. This would be perfect as White embodies the perfect attributes of the muscular hero with unbreakable skin.