Krysten Ritter will direct an episode of Jessica Jones Season 3, the actress has revealed.

The Marvel series, which stars Ritter as the eponymous New York detective, follows the super-powered Jones as she tries to put her life back together, after an abusive relationship with tormenting mind-controller Kilgrave. Known throughout the city, she spends her nights drinking and her days reluctantly confronting who she really is while digging deeper into her past to explore the reasons why.

The show ordered a third season only a matter of weeks after Season 2’s debut, with Melissa Rosenberg staying on board as showrunner, exec-producing along with Marvel’s Jeph Loeb and Jim Chory. Now, Ritter has confirmed that not only will she reprise her lead role, alongside an ensemble that includes Rachael Taylor as Trish Walker, Carrie-Anne Moss as Jeri Hogarth and Eka Darville as Malcolm Ducasse, but she will also step behind the camera.

“I am beyond thrilled to make my directorial debut on Marvel’s Jessica Jones,” said Ritter in a statement. “The entire crew and cast has become family to me, and I’m so appreciative of the opportunity to work with our incredible team in this new way. I am so grateful that Melissa Rosenberg, Jeph Loeb, Marvel, and Netflix entrusted me to take the reins.”

Details about the episode she will helm are under wraps, with no production or release date yet announced. Still to catch up with Season 2? Read our binge-reviews of the season here.

Netflix renews Jessica Jones for Season 3

12th April 2018

Netflix has officially renewed Jessica Jones for Season 3.

The Marvel series, which stars Krysten Ritter as the eponymous New York detective, follows the super-powered Jones as she tries to put her life back together, after an abusive relationship with tormenting mind-controller Kilgrave. Known throughout the city, she spends her nights drinking and her days reluctantly confronting who she really is while digging deeper into her past to explore the reasons why.

The show returned for a second season this March, premiering on International Womens Day with an all-female team of directors and an ensemble that includes Rachael Taylor as Jessica’s best friend, Trish Walker, Carrie-Anne Moss as ruthless lawyer Jeri Hogarth, Eka Darville as Jessica’s sidekick, Malcolm Ducasse, and new cast members Janet McTeer and J.R. Ramirez.

Now, barely a month after its sophomore debut, Netflix has ordered a third run, once again executive produced by showrunner Melissa Rosenberg, along with Marvel’s Jeph Loeb and Jim Chory. Catch up with our reviews of each episode from Season 2 here – or head this way for our examination of the show’s treatment of ambition, anger, and the complexity of female power.