A new superhero rises: Krysten Ritter will save the day as Marvel's Jessica Jones on Netflix original series
The comic book craze in entertainment continues and the latest star to be tapped to portray a superhero is Krysten Ritter.
It was confirmed on Friday that the 32-year-old actress will play the titular character in Marvel's Jessica Jones on the upcoming Netflix series.
'Krysten brings both the hard edge and the vulnerability the role demands,' said executive producer and showrunner Melissa Rosenberg in a statement.
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Netflix's new star: Krysten Ritter will portray the titular role in the online channel's new series, Jessica Jones
'We can’t wait for fans to see her in action, coming to Netflix in 2015,' the Dexter creator continued.
The comic book adaptation follows a superhero who attempts to hang up her cape after years of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder .
When the character tries to start a detective agency, she finds herself helping people and other superheroes.
The superhero: Jessica Jones is superhero who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder
While the role is more complex than other sci-fi characters, executive producer and Marvel’s head of television, Jeph Loeb, agrees Krysten has the skill to carry the show.
'Krysten Ritter has the type of range, spanning the comic to the tragic, that makes for the stuff of the best Marvel heroes,' he said.
'As Jessica Jones, Krysten will bring one of the most beloved new characters of the past decade to life in a way we know will delight her longtime fans and introduce her to many more,' Loeb continued.
Taking the lead: Krysten usually portrays a supporting role, pictured here guest starring on Breaking Bad opposite Aaron Paul
Krysten is known for playing supporting roles in popular shows like Veronica Mars and Breaking Bad.
In 2012, she played the lead in the short-lived sitcom, Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23.
She will also star in TIm Burton's artistic biopic, Big Eyes, set to hit theaters Christmas day.
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