Marvel’s street-level landscape is undergoing a massive shift, and Harlem’s favorite son might be the next major piece to fall into place. After years of the Defenders existing in a state of limbo, Mike Colter is giving his most direct update yet on the future of Luke Cage. Speaking on the latest episode of Shawn Stockman’s On That Note podcast, the actor revealed that the silence from Marvel Studios has finally been broken, hinting that the hero of Harlem is closer to a comeback than we ever realized.
Mike Colter Teases an MCU Resurrection
“I’ve had conversations and I’ll leave it at that,” Colter told Stockman, a statement that immediately sent shockwaves through the fan community. While the actor remained tight-lipped about the specific nature of these meetings—be it for a cameo or a full-series revival—the mere existence of conversations marks a massive departure from his previous stances. In the past, Colter has often been pragmatic about returning, but his new tone suggests that something concrete is finally moving behind the scenes.
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Colter pointed to the recent resurgence of his former castmates as a clear indicator of where things are headed. With Charlie Cox leading “Daredevil: Born Again” and Krysten Ritter confirmed to be reprising her role as Jessica Jones, the path for the Power Man is wider than ever. “Daredevil’s back. Jessica’s back,” he noted, emphasizing that the infrastructure for the Netflix-era heroes is being rebuilt within the main MCU timeline. According to Colter, this synergy makes a return feel less like a “maybe” and more like a “when.”
Perhaps most exciting for fans is Colter’s optimism regarding the timeline of his potential return. He noted that the current momentum puts him and audiences in a “better position to see this come into fruition faster than we think.” As the MCU moves toward Phase 6 and explores deeper street-level threats like Kingpin’s mayoralty, the timing for a man with unbreakable skin to re-enter the fray has never been better.
While we wait for an official announcement from Kevin Feige, the fact that Colter is no longer dodging the question is the best news Power Man fans have had in years. Whether it’s in a third season of his own show or a surprise appearance in “Born Again,” it seems Harlem’s protector is ready to get back to work.
