Cheo Hodari Coker, the creator and showrunner behind Netflix's Luke Cage, opens up about his worries regarding the series' departure from the streaming service.Writing on his personal Twitter, Coker expressed concerns that many of the show's darker, grittier elements would be censored. "They're going to do what they do. It's theirs," states Coker. "I just hope they don't sit on it for years to allow for an easier reboot, or re-air it with a different mix, or the N-Word muted. I'd love to do commentary tracks, or the original credits." It's currently unknown when Luke Cage will be officially available following its delisting from Netflix. Some fans speculate that the show may be available on Disney+ but this is yet to be confirmed.
"Regardless of whether or not I'm asked back, I really hope they keep Mike as Luke and Simone as Misty, and everybody else as everybody else," continued Coker. "It's kinda like Bond. There might be another Bond, but I got to write for Sean Connery, Lois Maxwell and Ursula Andress." While it was widely believed that Netflix's Marvel series weren't canon with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, several recently released productions have cast doubt on that speculation. Charlie Cox reprised his role as Matt Murdock/Daredevil in Spider-Man: No Way Home while Vincent D'Onofrio returned as Wilson Fisk/The Kingpin in Hawkeye. While nothing has been announced by Marvel Studios, there could be a chance that Luke Cage returns in another MCU production.
Luke Cage premiered in 2016, chronicling the events of the titular character, played by Mike Colter, after a sabotaged experiment grants him unbreakable skin. A wanted man, Luke must finally stare down his dark past while also battling Mahershala Ali's villainous Cottonmouth to keep the streets of Harlem safe. The series, which ran for two seasons before crossing over with Netflix's other Marvel shows in The Defenders, received generally positive reviews from fans and critics. Many praised its compelling writing and layered storytelling, pushed forward by stellar performances from the all-star cast.
Netflix recently turned heads when it announced that its collection of Marvel Studios series, comprising Luke Cage, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, The Defenders and The Punisher, will no longer be available on the service starting from March 1. The company has yet to provide a reason behind their departure.
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