Connect with us

Comics

Sigourney Weaver’s villain character in “The Defenders” is not based on canon

Published

on

sigourney weavey, the defenders, the action pixel, marvel, netflix, nycc 2016, casting, jeph loeb

sigourney weavey, the defenders, the action pixel, marvel, netflix, nycc 2016, casting, jeph loeb

It was big news when Marvel + Netflix revealed the recruitment of vet actor Sigourney Weaver to star in the upcoming The Defenders series. Now more has been revealed on her villainous role.
 
sigourney weavey, the defenders, the action pixel, marvel, netflix, nycc 2016, casting, jeph loeb

Weaver is playing an entirely newly-constructed character named Alexandra. Described in EW as a “utter badass”it is safe to say that though Weaver’s character is not based on a comic-book character, her acting chops may make Alexandria canon like Harley Quinn’s transition from animation to comic.

Also in recent news, EW released their January cover featuring The Defenders team.

More as things develop.

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBZtM8q2Z1g
 

Continue Reading
Advertisement