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From humble small screen beginnings to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in the entertainment industry, Mike Colter’s success as an actor hastrulybeen phenomenal. The actor is renowned forhis portrayal ofLuke Cage in the Marvel show of the same name. The actor has portrayed the iconic role for two seasons.
However, it looks like the third seasonis going tobe delayedindefinitely as the actor refuses to return to put on his superhero costume as he is enjoying his role in another TV series.Recently, Colter has opened up about how he has received immense success and fame inEvil, and he has decidedto notreturn to the show until his expectations and production datesof the showalign with his expectations.
Mike Colter States His Conditions to Return For The 3rd Season of Marvel’sLuke Cage
Mike Colter’sbreakthrough role would be his iconic portrayal of Luke Cage in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where his versatility and acting prowess truly resonated with the fans of the iconic character. However, the show thattrulyestablished him as one of the best actors in the entertainment industry is the horror TVseries,Evil.
The show has featured his acting range and entertained its audience for4seasons.The show revolves around a priest-in-training,aforensic psychologist, andacontractorwho investigatesparanormal events for the Catholic Church.The show isimmensely popularfor being quite unnerving,anditis easily one of the best horror shows created in recent times.
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Both shows have played a huge role in the success of Colter’s acting career but the actor has chosenEviloverLuke Cageas he toldComicBookthat he would return as the superhero“only if it doesn’t affect my schedule in a way that I can’t do another season of Evil.”
However, his return would also depend on a good script and the idea that follows as he believes these two aspects are essential for the success of the third season of the show. He added,
I mean, I wouldtotallyentertain a good script and idea that made sense.
However, he is not looking forward to reprising his superhero role, as he does not spend his nights reminiscing his time as Luke Cage, and mentioned how he is past the role.
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Colter added,
I don’t stay up at night thinking about it, nor do I recall it unless someone brings it up. But I enjoyed my time. I don’t look in the past. If something comes up, great, we’ll talk about it. But right now, I’m [past it].
Nevertheless, Marvel fans are disappointed as they tweet on social media about the indefinitely postponed show.
Marvel Fans Are Disappointed At The Comments Of Mike Colter
Mike Colter’scomments sent shockwaves across the Marvel fandom as a good script and idea are the two essential aspects of a successful show and his potential return for a third season. The news was shared by Agents of Fandom (@AgentsFandom) on X.
Marvel fans came forward, and some criticized his comments, while others supported him as they believed a good plot would convince him to return, skyrocketing the show’s popularity.
Does he know Evil is ending after this season?https://t.co/ZGMyCXTVrf
— Aaronado (@CRSCNDLLS)July 18, 2025
GIVE ME WHAT I WANT, KEVIN FEIGE!!https://t.co/Ns82jEjoWepic.twitter.com/ae7S1hoqLZ
— 𝗕𝗹𝘅𝗰𝗸𝘄𝗼𝗹𝗳 (@Blxckwolfeffect)July 19, 2025
So what I’m hearing is Luke Cage MCU return incoming PLEASE they need to make this workhttps://t.co/XLpKgnedrB
— Jack (-_•) (@captaincupkicks)June 20, 2025
I loved this show…and I’d love to see him backhttps://t.co/85T1FQmyhV
— Nat✨ (@nattheawknerd)June 04, 2025
Huh? Evil is ending this season and I’m pretty sure they already finished filming so that’s a weird response. I love the Evil show and I wish it wasn’t ending but it is so you can’t do another season of Evil whether Luke Cage affects your schedule or not.https://t.co/hF2GUbqZtG
— Smash Trivia John (@SmashTriviaJohn)July 19, 2025
Isn’t the last season of this show literally releasing in like 2 dayshttps://t.co/kj3GrnPjpa
— Calvin from the Crypt (@ucantbdeadass)June 18, 2025
WithEvil’sfifth season releasing on23 May 2024, which also happens to be the last season of the horror series, the comments of the actor seem quite bizarre. However, Colter’s comments showcase that he will not compromise the Marvel show’s quality just for the sake of his return to the titular superhero role.
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Marvel’sLuke Cagecan be streamed on Disney+.
Tushar Auddy
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Tushar Auddy is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, primarily covering WWE. He has contributed to anime, MCU, DCU, animation, and TV Series, giving sharp insights and coming up with his own unique theories, which take the fandom by storm.
