'Luke Cage' Netflix: Alfre Woodard Officially Cast As Mariah Dillard, How Will She Deal With Cottonmouth
Luke Cage has officially cast its Mariah Dillard.
Rumors of Alfre Woodard's casting were confirmed on Wednesday as the Marvel/Netflix series announced its final lineup. The 12 Years a Slave actress will join Mike Colter (Luke) and Mahershala Ali (Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes) as she jumps into the world of Harlem politics.
"Alfre has an incredible, unique, and intimidating presence on screen that makes her perfect as a leader of the Harlem community," said Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Head of Marvel Television. "We couldn't be more excited that an actress as celebrated and talented as Alfre has decided to join us on this adventure."
'Captain America 3' Scarlet Witch Is A 'Wild Card'; Elizabeth Olsen Teases New Allegiance
Mariah will be looking to "bring change" to the neighborhood she grew up in, but her plans will go awry between the arrival of NYC's next hero and the insidious works of her cousin, Cottonmouth.
Luke Cage will become Marvel's third addition to its Netflix family. Part of the MCU, Daredevil, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage put a microscopic lens on Harlem and Hell's Kitchen while the Avengers take on the universe.
Catch Luke Cage when the series makes it's Netflix debut in 2016. See a preview for the first Netflix series, Daredevil.
