David Tennant has charmed the entire world as the loveable and eccentric extraterrestrial Doctor Who.
This time, he has joined the cast of Netflix's upcoming superhero series "A.K.A. Jessica Jones" as the villainous Zebediah Kilgrave, who is otherwise known as the Purple Man, according to Marvel.com.
Kilgrave, Tennant's villain alter-ego, has the power to control minds through the pheromones his body emits. The Purple Man, who first appears in "Daredevil," will wreak havoc in Jessica Jones' life when he returns to force her to do his bidding.
"After a tragic ending to her short-lived super hero stint, Jessica Jones is rebuilding her personal life and career as a detective who gets pulled into cases involving people with extraordinary abilities in New York City," reads the official statement from Marvel.
"An enigmatic figure from Jessica’s past, Kilgrave’s reappearance will send shockwaves through the former super hero’s world."
Tennant joins previously announced cast members "Don't Trust the B*tch In Apt. 23" star Krysten Ritter, who plays gutsy former superhero Jessica Jones, and "Million Dollar Baby" actor Mike Colter, who plays her super strong husband Luke Cage, TVLine noted.
"Anyone familiar with David's work knows he brings an incredible level of dedication to any role he inhabits, a level we knew we would need from the man playing Kilgrave," said Jeph Loeb, series executive producer and Marvel's head of television, of Tennant.
"While most know him for his roles as a hero, we can’t wait to unleash a whole new side of this talented actor," he continued.
The superhero series, which was made by Marvel for the in-demand video streaming site, is closely linked to another upcoming Netflix series "Daredevil," adapted from the Marvel Comics of the same name. The Charlie Cox-starred series premieres on Netflix April and will run for 15 episodes.
"A.K.A. Jessica Jones" is set to premiere on Netflix shortly after "Daredevil" wraps up.
"A.K.A Jessica Jones" is one of four shows planned by Marvel, including "Iron Fist" and "Luke Cage," which will see Mike Colter become the star of the show.
