Unveiling the Unseen: The Mind-Blowing MCU TV Show That Almost Introduced the Most Mighty Avenger 8 Years Before Her Record-Breaking $1B Movie Debut!
Unveiling a lost opportunity, a canceled ABC series featuring Jessica Jones and Captain Marvel could have rewritten MCU history Discover untold details of the abandoned AKA Jessica Jones series
Summary
The canceled AKA Jessica Jones series would have introduced Captain Marvel in a major role, changing the course of the MCU.
In AKA Jessica Jones, Carol Danvers and Luke Cage were originally intended to be featured as Jessica's closest friend and love interest respectively. Their presence would have had a major impact on the conclusion of the Infinity Saga and the Avengers' ultimate confrontation with Thanos.
The cancellation of AKA Jessica Jones had significant implications for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Had the show been released, it would have introduced one of the universe's most powerful heroes before their appearance in a billion-dollar movie. Marvel Studios had primarily focused on creating movies for many years, producing 23 films across Phases 1-3 of the MCU. However, with the conclusion of the Infinity Saga, the introduction of Disney+ allowed the MCU to branch out in exciting ways. This expansion included the development of supporting characters and the introduction of new heroes through TV series, animations, and Special Presentations.
Prior to Marvel Studios' foray into television, several loosely connected shows were created through Marvel's partnership with Netflix. One of these shows was Jessica Jones, featuring Krysten Ritter as the complex titular character. As a reluctant hero forced to confront her past trauma and protect innocent individuals from the villainous Kilgrave, Jessica Jones captivated audiences. While the series received critical acclaim, it is worth noting that AKA Jessica Jones, the original iteration of the show, would have featured a significant hero from the MCU before its cancellation.
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Jessica Jones Almost Starred In A Canceled ABC Series With Captain Marvel
Before the release of Netflix's Jessica Jones in 2010, there were plans for an ABC series called AKA Jessica Jones, which had similarities to Ritter's eventual Marvel show. However, what set it apart was that AKA Jessica Jones would have prominently featured Captain Marvel, bringing a significant change to the MCU. According to Collider, Jeph Loeb, the then Marvel Television chief, announced at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con that both Carol Danvers and Luke Cage would appear in the series. Given their roles as Jessica's best friend and her popular romantic interest in the comics, Carol and Luke's presence would have been a logical choice.
What We Know About The Canceled AKA Jessica Jones Series
If AKA Jessica Jones had made it to series, it would have had a profound impact on the history of the MCU. The character of Carol Danvers, who eventually became Captain Marvel, was only introduced in 2019, with Brie Larson playing the role. Captain Marvel went on to achieve immense success, earning over $1 billion at the worldwide box office.Marvel Studios has recently begun incorporating characters from the Netflix Marvel shows, such as Charlie Cox's Daredevil, into the MCU. However, if Carol Danvers had been a part of AKA Jessica Jones, she would likely not have been present during the Avengers' battle against Thanos. This is significant because Captain Marvel possesses incredible power and has a strong connection to Nick Fury, both of which are pivotal assets to the Avengers.
Given these circumstances, the MCU would have had to significantly rework the finale of the Infinity Saga to accommodate the absence of Captain Marvel.
Netflix's Jessica Jones, developed by showrunner Melissa Rosenberg, stayed true to many plot elements from the Alias comic book series by Brian Michael Bendis. The series would have depicted Jessica "rebuilding her life as a private detective in New York City," just like Jessica Jones. However, the major change in AKA Jessica Jones was that Captain Marvel's role would have been given to Patsy Walker, aka Hellcat. Although it would have been intriguing to see Captain Marvel in AKA Jessica Jones, Carol Danvers' MCU journey ultimately unfolded differently.
