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Doctor Who and Broadchurch star David Tennant has been cast as the villainous Kilgrave in Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones series.

Tennant will star opposite Krysten Ritter and Mike Colter, who will play Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. According to Marvel, “An enigmatic figure from Jessica’s past, Kilgrave’s reappearance will send shockwaves through the former super hero’s world.”

“I’m so honoured and excited by the prospect of David inhabiting this multifaceted character,” showrunner Melissa Rosenberg explained. “He can deliver the most heart-wrenching moment to the driest of lines, and all points in between. He’ll make Kilgrave a truly original villain.”

“Anyone familiar with David’s work knows he brings an incredible level of dedication to any role he inhabits, a level we knew we would need from the man playing Kilgrave,” Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Marvel’s Head of Television added. “While most know him for his roles as a hero, we can’t wait to unleash a whole new side of this talented actor.”