Luke Cage

Luke Cage is an upcoming superhero film based on the fictional Marvel Comics character Luke Cage. Luke Cage is directed by John Singleton. No stars have been confirmed, however actor Tyrese Gibson is in the running for the title role. In June 2003, Columbia Pictures acquired the rights for a Luke Cage movie that would be penned by screenwriter Ben Ramsey (The Big Hit) and produced by Avi Arad of Marvel Studios. In January 2004, producer Kevin Fe... more

Luke Cage is an upcoming superhero film based on the fictional Marvel Comics character Luke Cage. Luke Cage is directed by John Singleton. No stars have been confirmed, however actor Tyrese Gibson is in the running for the title role. In June 2003, Columbia Pictures acquired the rights for a Luke Cage movie that would be penned by screenwriter Ben Ramsey (The Big Hit) and produced by Avi Arad of Marvel Studios. In January 2004, producer Kevin Feige said that the Luke Cage movie would target a 2005 release. At Wizard World Los Angeles in March 2004, newly attached director John Singleton said that the villain Diamondback would make an appearance, and the director hoped to include other villains such as Chemistro and the Wrecking Crew. Singleton hoped to start production by summer 2004 in time for a 2005 release. However, production for the film was delayed, as Marvel's Peter Cuneo announced in December 2004 that Luke Cage would have a 2006 release date. In January 2006, producer Avi... less