Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! To emphasize this, the set was built even lower than the actual store and a fake wall was added to the location. Coker was as specific with his choices of music in the season as "Martin Scorsese is with the rock 'n' roll references like in Casino or in Goodfellas", rather than just adding hip-hop music for the sake of it. 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[72] For the explosion at the restaurant "Genghis Connie's", a practical explosion was created in the storefront on location, which was extended with visual effects to show the destruction of the building. Candace meets Knight and says that she will testify against Dillard if Knight protects her. [125], Matt Webb Mitovich of TVLine, who gave the season a "B", felt Harlem was "a wonderfully utilized character" in the season and a welcome change from the Hell's Kitchen setting of the previous Marvel Netflix shows. [146] Additionally, Luke Cage was the third most trending television series search on Google for 2016,[147] and the second highest rated science-fiction/fantasy/horror series on Rotten Tomatoes for the year.[148]. [60] For the character Shades, brands such as Hugo Boss, Helmut Lang, Prada, and Ferragamo were used "because he wasn't trying to hide who he was",[59] while Misty Knight, in her final shot of the season, is shown wearing a version of her own iconic comic costume. I play Domingo Colon. One of his suits for the show was custom made. Knight takes her to Soledad's. [101] At the end of September, the second part of the "Street Level Hero" series was released, focusing on Harlem, with commentary from Coker, Colter, A$AP Ferg, Method Man, and Harlem style icon Dapper Dan. With over 40 categories of equipment to select from, our range is second to none. "[35] Zalban felt that, just like Jessica Jones "sucked fans in by being a superhero detective story set in the Marvel Universe, while actually being one of the most powerful and thorough explorations of sexual assault ever committed to film," so too would Luke Cage with the racial aspects it covered. Pop asks Cage to find Chico, as Cage owes Pop for keeping his convict past and superpowers a secret. But with something important to say and interesting new characters, Luke Cage is another win for Marvel's Netflix shows. This also differentiated the show from the rest of the MCU. [72][79] A set showing the inside of the rubble of the destroyed building was then created on a soundstage, while a lot was found that "feels" similar to the original location, where rubble could by piled and fire trucks could be brought to show the exterior. [75] Colter also called the fourth episode particularly difficult to film, taking around 12 or 13 days to shoot. [97], The first trailer for the series debuted exclusively on Netflix, autoplaying after the final episode of the second season of Daredevil. Cage finds Barrett, who gives up Stryker's location, but Cage goes there to find the bodies of Colon and his men. "[40] Discussing these racial undertones, Coker asked, "how does the presence of a bulletproof black man change the ecosystem of a neighborhood? It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films and other television series of the franchise. [81][47] Younge and Muhammad composed the score as if they were creating 13 albums, one for each episode,[82] with the music inspired by Wu-Tang Clan, Ennio Morricone, and Muhammad's group A Tribe Called Quest. "[138], Luke Cage was included on multiple Best/Top TV Shows of 2016 lists, ranking on the African-American Film Critics Association's (5th),[139] NPR's (6th),[140] and Hidden Remote's (7th). While out, Cage sees Cottonmouth deliver Shameek's money to Dillard's memorial Crispus Attucks Complex; Dillard used her campaign donations to refurbish Harlem's Paradise for Cottonmouth, and he is repaying her with the money from the arms deal. Claire Temple arrives in Harlem to visit her mother, Soledad Temple, in whom she confides about past experiences giving medical aid to enhanced people including Cage. [10][38] Netflix and Marvel announced that Cheo Hodari Coker would be the showrunner for Marvel's Luke Cage in late March 2015,[39] after he pitched the series to Netflix as an examination of Harlem, "like what The Wire did for Baltimore. "[49] Coker said the arc for Cage in the season was 'hero', and felt this was a more natural way of introducing the character than telling a traditional origin story as other Marvel properties have done. Knight and Scarfe arrive soon to impound the rest of the money. Because of the series' filming schedule and Coker's desire to film live musical performances in the club, it was decided that filming in an actual nightclub would be unrealistic. "[128], Keene highlighted the use of race in the season, and how it did not just study crime but also "the beleaguered police, sleazy politicians, and the young people in the community who see guns and drugs as an easy way to make money. [45] Colter noted that the series uses flashbacks to tell elements of the story like the previous Marvel Netflix shows. Dillard takes the remainder of the money to Crispus Attucks. However, Berlatsky felt the season failed to follow through with these questions, as "from the moment [Pop] first appears on screen, it's clear the ideology he represents is going to be discarded. Luke Cage recognizes young Cornell's gentleness and vulnerability. [34], Several other actors also reprise roles from other Marvel Netflix shows: Parisa Fitz-Henley returns as Cage's deceased wife Reva Connors from Jessica Jones;[29][35] Rob Morgan reprises the role of Turk Barrett from Daredevil;[36] Rachael Taylor provides the voice of Trish Walker, who she plays in Jessica Jones, for a radio talk show;[32] and Danny Johnson and Stephen Rider reprise their roles of Benjamin Donovan and Blake Tower from the second season of Daredevil. [40], Marvel announced in February 2014 that the series would be filmed in New York City,[41] with Quesada stating in April that the show would be filming on location in addition to sound stage work. With help from "Shades" Alvarez, who works for Stokes' supplier Diamondback, Stokes tracks and kills Shameek and retrieves his share of the money. Cage fights them off, but refuses payment for his actions. Dillard secretly pays Candace for testifying against Cage. [102] On September 28, 2016, a premiere for the series was held at the AMC Magic Johnson in Harlem. Symphony estimated that 6.34% of viewers age 18–49 were watching Luke Cage in an average minute in the first 32 days following its release, with Making a Murderer and Stranger Things seeing 9.1% and 9.81% of viewers, respectively. Claire considers taking up self-defense lessons. 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[50], The main cast for the season includes Colter as Cage;[10] Mahershala Ali as Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes;[11][12] Simone Missick as Misty Knight;[13][14] Theo Rossi as Hernan "Shades" Alvarez;[14][15] Erik LaRay Harvey as Willis Stryker / Diamondback,[16][17] whose involvement was not officially announced by Marvel prior to the season's release, as he agreed not to do any publicity for the show to not "ruin the twist" of Stryker being the season's main villain;[55] Rosario Dawson as Claire Temple, reprising her role from Daredevil and Jessica Jones;[14][15] and Alfre Woodard as Mariah Dillard. In custody, Claire insists that Cage is innocent, angering Knight to the point that she brutally assaults Claire. Cage threatens Burstein to never replicate the accident, and takes all the data with him. [8][54] It also features onscreen performances by various artists as the live performances in the Harlem's Paradise nightclub, which Coker wanted to use to help capture the vibe of the neighborhood. She arrives at the clinic, attempting to arrest him, but they are attacked by Diamondback again. The "swear jar" that appears in the season was designed by Coker in hopes of convincing the artist to make the cameo appearance, as he was known to have a "swear jar" himself since he was a devout Jehovah's Witness. Jumpshot, which "analyzes click-stream data from an online panel of more than 100 million consumers", looked at the viewing behavior and activity of the company's U.S. members, factoring in the relative number of U.S. Netflix viewers who watched at least one episode of the season. Scarfe, who is actually on Stokes' payroll, kills Chico and tells Stokes about Cage. 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[58] In contrast to Cage's hoodie, with jeans and T-shirts, many of the series' villains wear well-tailored suits. A hospitalized Stryker is visited by Burstein. The Hire Guys Wangara is one of the largest independently operated hire yards in Perth. [41], Each episode of the season is named after a Gang Starr song, with Coker wanting the full season to feel like an album of music, explaining, "When Prince put out an album, you would shut things out and listen to the whole thing" similarly to modern binge-watching of television series. Whenever you feel like moving again, simply go get another rental truck to do the job. Helford found a generally positive response to the show's use of the word "nigger" and Cage's dislike of it, but also detailed criticisms that some had regarding Cage's conservative personality and the fact that his political ideologies did not make him a true representation of past civil rights leaders as some may have expected. Visual effects, including for the depiction of Cage's abilities, were provided by FuseFX. [60] That look includes leather pants and an "interesting cold-shoulder"-shaped top; a cream-colored top that fit that shape was found and dyed red for the scene. With over 900 locations Australia wide, there's bound to be a trailer or vehicle for hire near you. Cage tries to reason with Stryker, but eventually knocks him out when the suit's power system fails. They are interrupted by Stryker, who kills all the bosses but Dillard and Colon. Ali felt that Cage's focus on teaching others about the culture of Harlem rather than always using his abilities made him one of the more interesting and relevant modern superheroes, but also noted that he could be old-fashioned in his earnestness at times, such as in his sensitivity towards the use of the word "nigger". "[54] The series also features a political campaign with the slogan "Keep Harlem Black", "in the face of gentrification that threatens to homogenize Harlem's cultural history. A standout effects sequence for the season was when Stokes fires a missile at a building, which took FuseFX 130 days to complete. Cage recognizes him as his childhood friend Willis Stryker, who now blames Cage for leaving him to "rot", before escaping. [40] Coker wanted Prince to perform at the nightclub for the season finale, before his death in April 2016. [68][69] Filming concluded in March 2016. He threatens to expose Cage's real identity and have him sent back to prison, and Cage decides to leave Harlem. [103][104], The first season of Luke Cage was released on September 30, 2016,[105] on the streaming service Netflix worldwide,[39] in Ultra HD 4K. In October 2013, Marvel and Disney announced that Marvel Television and ABC Studios would provide Netflix with live action series centered around Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, and Luke Cage, leading up to a miniseries based on the Defenders. You can find us at your local servo, garden centre, or look out for our Move Yourself hire yards. Use our online booking tool to find a specific item, check hire … Claire and Burstein manage to revive Cage and take out the shrapnel. Cage tasks Knight to go after Dillard and Alvarez while he engages Stryker. In an attempt to save herself, Dillard shows the dashcam footage to Stryker and convinces him to sell Judas bullets to the police as a means of defending themselves from Cage. Dehumidifier Hire At Brandon Hire Station. Dante is actually attacking an arms deal between Stokes' men and gang leader Domingo Colon with his friends Shameek and Wilfredo "Chico" Diaz. [86], Songs from Mahalia Jackson, Nina Simone,[53] John Lee Hooker ("It Serves You Right to Suffer" and "I'm Bad Like Jesse James"),[53][87][88] Dusty Springfield ("Son of a Preacher Man"),[89] and Wu-Tang Clan ("Bring da Ruckus") are used in the season. Colter said it was meant to invoke "the idea that a black man in a hoodie isn't necessarily a threat. The devices could burn his skin if not attached properly, and Colter almost lost hearing in one ear after forgetting to insert the required ear pieces. In flashbacks, Stryker helps Lucas become a boxer, eventually leading to the latter winning an important match. [130] Writing for Study Breaks, Aliyah Thomas found some of the season's symbolism to be "hackneyed", but still felt it was "one of the most promising narratives I have yet to come across on the black experience" and "unapologetically black". "[116] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 79 out of 100 based on 30 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Anderson explained that the series' challenging schedule was made easier by the company's catalog of previously used digital assets and effect elements that can be reused, or partially reused, where appropriate in new projects. [125], Lorraine Ali at the Los Angeles Times praised the season for giving an alternative perspective on "black America" to that provided by Donald Trump, depicting a "nuanced black and Latino community of professionals and working class people, trees and cityscapes, complex conversations and shorthand street slang." The pair discuss his abilities as they walk to the barbershop, where they find Scarfe. Who's coming? A second season of Luke Cage was ordered on December 3, 2016.[1]. [62] Coker noted that the series' has a color scheme of yellow, brown, amber, and gold, in contrast to the violet tint Billeter gave Jessica Jones to reflect that series' villain, the Purple Man. [99][100] At the end of August, Netflix released the first part of the "Street Level Hero" digital social video series. [59] To pay homage to the comics, Maslansky dressed Ali in a green suit for his introduction, using a subtle shade of green to avoid being flamboyant. This was a tease of a large fight scene, the series' version of the 'superhero hallway fight' made famous in Daredevil. The series looked to "blend fiction with history by taking audiences behind the curtain on the themes that give the show its street-level authenticity and cultural relevance." [123] Eisenberg also praised the members of the supporting cast, including Missick, Whaley, Frankie Faison as Pop, and Rossi, as well as Ali and Woodard as the main villains. Coker chose the Gang Starr songs ahead of his first pitch meeting with Marvel Television head Jeph Loeb, to help organize his planned story arcs. They also had to spend two days carting snow from the site before filming, after a recent blizzard. They are on their way to. "[52] Coker said that Harlem was a world for the series, but also about legacy. [127] Reviewing the entire season, Terri Schwartz of IGN awarded it an 8.4 out of 10, saying, "Marvel's Luke Cage doesn't reach the heights of Daredevil and Jessica Jones, and its flawed second half ends up diminishing what was otherwise a fantastic season. Cage retrieves an incriminating ledger from Scarfe's apartment, but Knight sees him and he, Claire, and Scarfe go on the run. - North & South of Adelaide. [47] More specifically, Coker felt the season was a hip-hop Western, comparing it to Sergio Leone's Dollars Trilogy of films, with Cage the Man with No Name coming to a town, Harlem, where he is convinced to fight injustice. Dillard organizes a meeting with the other local crime bosses, hoping to sell Stokes' criminal resources and legitimize her family name. He and Claire look through the files on him and learn that Connors had known about Rackham's fights, and was assessing Cage with the intention of putting him through Burstein's procedure as a test subject. [46] Coker described the series as "a powerful fusion of dark drama, hip-hop, and classic superhero action" and The Wire of Marvel Television. 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Ridley blames Knight for keeping Candace at a private place instead of protective custody. [72], Manuel Billeter served as director of photography for the series, after doing the same for Jessica Jones. He brought a very analogue perspective, analogue feel to the show." 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Claire convinces Cage to get Burstein's help, and they find the doctor living in hiding. He places Cage in acid that should soften his skin and allow them to remove the shrapnel, but the pain of the procedure causes Cage to go into cardiac arrest. Cage tells Claire about his past, just as he is shot by Diamondback—who knows him as "Carl"—with a Judas bullet. Dillard kills Stokes, and Shades helps her frame Cage for the murder. [50] Set in Harlem, rather than the Hell's Kitchen of the previous Marvel Netflix series, Colter described the season as "a completely different world". With over 40 categories of equipment to select from, our range is second to none. It was decided that a real location be found that is below street level so that scenes could be filmed on the street there, but would not have to match inside scenes filmed on the set because of the obstructed view of the street. The gangster agrees due to growing up on the streets with Chico's father and Pop, but his right-hand man Tone is tipped off to Chico's location by Turk Barrett. [3], Loeb described the season as "a fugitive story",[43] and "a story of redemption",[44] and said it was about Luke Cage's "story and where he came from and, most importantly, where he's going" after telling an "early part of the middle" of his story on Jessica Jones. The first part was centered on the music of the series, with commentary from Coker, Colter, composers Younge and Muhammad, A$AP Ferg and Method Man. Stokes' musical talents were encouraged by his uncle Pete, whom Mabel later forced Stokes to kill after learning Pete had made side dealings with her rivals and had molested Dillard. Stokes does this because he wants to present himself as "a wealthy, successful businessman", and wears a lot of suits from Dolce & Gabbana and Zegna. Some of that is lighting, and of course, some of that is production design and location work ... the color, the life, the activity on the streets. He also praised the strong performances from Colter (bringing "a needed intensity") and Ali ("compelling and threatening"), but felt some of its "talkier moments" and pacing were issues. Cage escapes from police custody, while Knight works to locate Stryker and clear Luke's name. The effects team then had to digitally destroy the building, and create "a complex array of fireballs and falling debris". When given the chance to bring to life one of the most well-known heroes of color around, Marvel and Netflix produced something that is undeniably and unapologetically black and beautiful. We would run an entire eight-page scene almost like a play, so when it comes together it's seamless. [3] The series was shot on Netflix's standard 4K cameras, with Billeter pairing them with Panavision Primo lenses that were "custom treated with a reflective coating in between the glass elements in the interior of the lens, causing more flares and bringing down the contrast in addition to very slightly de-focusing them" in order to "add something magic, less controlled and more cinematic". We’re showing that you can do Ralph Ellison at the same times as you’re doing Chester Himes." The van is a 2006 model. Coker was delighted to learn how little CGI McGuigan used to craft the visuals of that episode, and wanted the same approach for Luke Cage, "just old school camera stuff. Burstein secretly has a copy of the files. With a high focus on safety and maintenance, you can rest assured you are in good hands. "[90] A soundtrack album for the season was released on October 7, digitally and pressed on yellow vinyl by Mondo. "[64] McGuigan was inspired by the works of photographers Gordon Parks, Tony Ray-Jones, and Jack Garofalo. Cage finds out from a regular customer, Bobby Fish, that the barbershop is facing closure due to unpaid bills, and decides to take Stokes' money to cover the debt and re-open the shop. For budget reasons, dressing an actual location as the barbershop was not going to work, but building a set to be at street level was also problematic since they would not be able to show people or cars driving past the window that you would see on an actual street. You could just hire a tow truck driver for the job too. [111], As Netflix does not reveal subscriber viewership numbers for any of their original series, Symphony Technology Group compiled data for the season based on people using software on their phones that measures television viewing by detecting a program's sound. Set decorator Alison Froling, whom Weeks worked with on the other Marvel Netflix series, furbished the Harlem's Paradise set with contemporary furniture, finishes, and lighting fixtures to contrast the older architectural design. Ridley takes away Knight's badge, and only allows her to return to duty after a session with a psychologist. Justin Hammer and his company were introduced in Iron Man 2, and Hammer was last seen incarcerated in Seagate Prison in the Marvel One-Shot All Hail the King; Seagate is depicted in Luke Cage, as the prison where Carl Lucas was sent and where there are rumored "millionaires hidden in the basement". [113] The marketing analytics firm Jumpshot determined the season was the fourth-most viewed Netflix season in the first 30 days after it premiered, garnering 27% of the viewers that the second season of Daredevil received, which was the most viewed season according to Jumpstart. The lot was previously being used to store vehicles that had been seized as evidence, with the production having to negotiate with the NYPD to have the vehicles moved elsewhere. Cage begins targeting Stokes' business, framing Colon. Mike Colter stars as Cage, reprising his role from the series Jessica Jones. [48] The end of the second episode "get[s] this series into forward action mode [by making Cage] see that he couldn't just sit back and do nothing. He might just be a hero. Production took place in New York City from September 2015 to March 2016, with the season exploring race and politics while looking to replicate the atmosphere and culture of Harlem. [107] The 13 hour-long episodes were released simultaneously, as opposed to a serialized format, to encourage binge-watching, a format which has been successful for other Netflix series. Stokes reminisces about growing up with Dillard and their grandmother, mobster Mama Mabel. Claire convinces him to stay and fight. Shades reveals to Stokes a new type of weapon, the Judas bullet, built from alien metal and based on a prototype stolen from Hammer Industries, that could kill Cage. [133], Tomi Obaro specifically highlighted the season's women of color for BuzzFeed, finding the season to be a rare example of nuanced women of color who were not the main character. Fish finds the files to clear Cage's name in the barbershop. Federal marshals arrest Cage for his escape from Seagate. [84] Younge and Muhammad were encouraged to "push" the sound of the score as far as they could, and were allowed the use of a full, 30-piece orchestra for recording.