When you're the lead and on most of the call sheets, some people have expectations of you and whether you like it or not, you kind of set the tone.

When something tragic happens in the world and I realize that, for the most part, I am powerless to stop it.

Comic book heroes are an important part of our culture.

If things are not working out, they just stop going forward.

Luke Cage is using his open hand instead of a closed fist. It's a little disrespectful but it's very effective. Some people call it a pimp slap, we call it smack-fu. He's doing you a favour by hitting you with an open hand. It hurts, it renders you unconscious but you live.

I see fans all the time. They're always very complimentary and they're always very eager to talk and to share their experiences or get a selfie. They're really, really loyal. And intense.

I've always wanted to be on a show that's well respected and had critical acclaim and that people like to watch, and at the same time find something that for me as an actor is interesting and challenging.