David Tennant, who found his fame as the 10th Doctor of the "Doctor Who' series has been confirmed to be playing a key role in the upcoming Netflix series Marvel's AKA Jessica Jones.
Tennant will be playing Zebediah Killgrave better known as The Purple Man whose body "produces pheromones which allow him to verbally control the actions of others."
Tennant will star opposite Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones and Mike Colt as Luke Cage
“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. While most know him for his roles as a hero, we can’t wait to unleash a whole new side of this talented actor.”
-Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Marvel’s Head of Television
"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."
Marvel's AKA Jessica Jones is set to premiere on Netflix in 2016