Marvel's 'A.K.A Jessica Jones' Nabs Carrie-Anne Moss for Key Role

It seems as though Marvel's new series "A.K.A Jessica Jones" will feature not only a "Doctor Who" star, but also an actress from the "Matrix" flicks.

Actress Carrie-Anne Moss will play the character of Harper: "a no-nonsense woman who could prove a powerful ally to Jessica...if Jessica doesn't completely alienate her first," according to Marvel.com.

The 13-episode Marvel Studios series will debut on Netflix this year. The show will chronicle the life of a retired superheroine, Jessica Jones, as she launches her career as a New York City detective who gets pulled into cases involving people with extraordinary abilities.

"Carrie-Anne has proven her ability to play complex characters with deep and layered inner lives," said Jeph Loeb, executive producer/Marvel's head of television. "Her interaction with Jessica Jones will be one of the many highlights of the series."

Moss will star alongside Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones), David Tennant (Kilgrave), Mike Colter (Luke Cage), and Rachael Taylor (Patricia "Trish" Walker) in the Netflix original series.

Moss is best known for her role as Trinity in the "Matrix" movie trilogy, but she has also appeared in the films "Memento," "Chocolat," and "Disturbia."

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Marvel Studios, Netflix, A.K.A. Jessica Jones, Jeph Loeb, Krysten Ritter, David Tennant, Mike Colter, Rachael Taylor
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