Mike Colter is recalling the dawning realisation that he had been chosen for what many would consider the role of a lifetime: the opportunity to play Luke Cage, Marvel's first black superhero to receive its own titular television series. By the 46 year old's own admission, his career to date had been a little stop-start in its momentum.

Mike Colter stars in 'Luke Cage' (Photo Credit: Myles Aronowitz/Netflix) The first question Mike Colter, who currently stars on Paramount+'s Evil, was asked was something his fans are dying to know: Would he reprise his role as the superhero Luke Cage? "I will if they (Marvel) give me a call. We can talk about it," said Colter, 46, at the Motor City Comic Con in Novi, MI earlier this ...

Breakthrough Role: Two Names—Luke Cage. After breathing life into Cage on Marvel's Jessica Jones last year, Colter takes the lead for the Netflix spin-off on September 30.

Mike Colter's workout is all about building muscle, boosting physical fitness, and looking straight-up formidable. His training is intense, mixing heavy strength training with sprints and explosive exercises, which helped him pack on serious muscle. ... Taking on the role of Luke Cage wasn't just a career move; it was a full-body ...

Mike Colter, who portrays Luke Cage aka Power Man in Netflix's Jessica Jones as well as his own series, ... Netflix. The Mike Colter workout routine. Colter is not a fan of tradition gym workouts that is typical for actors playing comic book characters. Rather than just spending hours in a weight room strength training, he likes to mix it up ...

Mike Colter needed to get big, fast, for his role as Luke Cage. So he went to Google — and then the gym.