“As artists, we are so not in control most of the time of the content or the narrative of our characters, and sometimes writing takes a turn and it's not something we necessarily have control over. It's just a lot of random dumb luck, so when things click, you've just got to enjoy it.”

American actor

Mike Colter is an American actor best known for playing Luke Cage in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Since 2015, he has been associated with the character across multiple projects, including the series Luke Cage, which ran from 2016 to 2018. Colter is most closely identified with that role, which made him widely recognizable to audiences following Marvel's expansion into television. His work has been centered on screen acting, and his public profile is largely tied to the tough, stoic hero he brought to Luke Cage.