“People forget, most of the times we audition with people who aren't necessarily actors. So it doesn't matter who or what's in front of you: you still have to have the same realism and invested emotions.”

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.