Where is Jessica when we meet her in
The Defenders?
She’s in a bar. Where else? Jessica is in a dark
place because of where we leave her at the end of
Season 1 of Jessica Jones. [She’s] as sardonic and
dry and just as much of an asshole as ever.What does Jessica bring to the group?
I think Jessica sticks out like a sore thumb. Her
comments are off-colour. She thinks everything
they’re doing is ridiculous. But she knows she has
something to bring to the table.What was the bonding dinner like for you?
Oh God, it was so fun. We went there, ordered
food, had the best time, told stories and then we
walked out. We saw some people on the street and
they saw Charlie and they were scratching their
heads a little bit. Then they saw me and were like,
“HOLY SHIT.” Then they saw Mike and realised
it was all of us together. That’s when we realised
people would be excited to see the four of us.Who picked up the cheque?
You know what? Fuckin’ Charlie Cox picked up
the cheque. Since then we’ve all had our chance
to do cool stuff like that.Who’s the coolest?
I’ll say Mike. The reason I’m hesitant is that I
would say Mike is the least like his character and
his character’s very cool. I will say that Mike
shows up dolled up. He’s got the shoes, the
shades, he’s got the hat, he’s got the bling.Have you watched all the other shows?
I’m almost up to date. I’m up to episode seven of
Iron Fist, maybe? Finn hasn’t watched any of ’em!Do you get free Netflix?
I do not. Netflix is on the line — can you work it
out? [NETFLIX PR: Yes.] Now I do!Who would win in a fight?
I would not participate. I’d just use my brain and
maybe eviscerate them verbally.Potentially the most powerful member
of the team, Jessica Jones is an ultra-dry
private detective who tries hard to hide
the fact that she has super-strength and is
extremely hard to kill. Ritter is currently filming
the second season of her solo show.
KRYSTEN RITTER