'Marvel's Luke Cage' Spoilers: Will Mike Colter, Frank Whaley Meet Netflix's Rafael Scarfe?

With Season 2 of Marvel's Daredevil underway, a new casting announcement has been made for the next Netflix superhero series, Marvel's Luke Cage. Will the hero-for-hire, Luke Cage (Mike Colter) need help from a possible ally or enemy, Rafael Scarfe (Frank Whaley)?

As we previously mentioned, Carl Lucas' origin story begins with him being framed for a crime he didn't commit. Wanting to get revenge for the alleged drug bust, the wrongfully accused criminal volunteers for an experimental treatment at the prison. The chemical compounds end up giving him superhuman strength and durability.

Luke Cage will first appear in an episode of Marvel's Jessica Jones. During an investigation in New York City, the super-powered private investigator (Ritter) will encounter the enigmatic superhero. His secrets will dramatically alter Jessica in ways she could never have imagined.

According to Deadline, the Pulp Fiction actor has landed the recurring role of Detective Scarfe, a hard-nosed officer of the law. In the comics, Rafael Scarfe was Misty Knight's partner. Though Scarfe was an honest police officer, he eventually began to murder criminals, who had gotten away unpunished by their crimes.

As we mentioned before, the State of Affairs actress, Alfre Woodard, is finalizing her deal to star opposite Colter in the superhero drama. The character breakdown has her listed as Minetta, a powerful woman in local politics who will have an impact on Luke Cage's vigilante lifestyle. Minetta may possibly be a version of Marvel villain Black Mariah, a nemesis in both Luke Cage and the upcoming Iron Fist series, which hasn't been casted yet.

Theo Rossi (Sons of Anarchy) will be playing Shades (AKA Alvarez), a career criminal and a nemesis to Mike Colter's titular hero. Rosario Dawson is expected to reprise her role as Claire Temple aka Night Nurse.

Cheo Hodari Coker serves as executive producer and showrunner on the series.

We have 5 reasons why we're excited to see Mike Colter as Luke Cage.

Marvel's Luke Cage will premiere on Netflix sometime in 2016.

Readers, are you excited to see Luke Cage?