David Tennant reflects on his role as Kilgrave

David Tennant recently spoke about his role as Kilgrave, a villain in the show Jessica Jones, at Fan Expo Cleveland. He described Kilgrave as "absolutely inexcusable," but his comments on the character have sparked interest in seeing him return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Tennant praised the writing of Jessica Jones, noting how it tackled difficult issues like consent and childhood abuse. He highlighted how the show successfully combined serious themes with superhero storytelling, making Kilgrave a complex character rather than a simple villain. He believes Kilgrave's tragic background helps viewers understand his actions, even if they do not condone them. Many fans remember Tennant for his role as the Tenth Doctor in Doctor Who. His performance as Kilgrave was chilling, making him one of the scariest villains in the MCU. Tennant mentioned that while he often felt conflicted about Kilgrave's potential return, he enjoys the dynamic between his character and Jessica Jones, played by Krysten Ritter. If The Defenders are revived, Tennant expressed interest in seeing Kilgrave's influence as a haunting presence rather than a resurrected character. He acknowledged that Jessica Jones struggled with the trauma Kilgrave caused her, which was explored in later seasons. With more Marvel shows returning, including Daredevil: Born Again, fans are hopeful for Ritter's return as Jessica Jones. While it's uncertain if Tennant will reprise his role as Kilgrave, viewers can still watch both seasons of Jessica Jones on Disney+.