Outside of Netflix, Marvel's TV division hasn't been having much luck. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. just about manages to get by on ratings which have plummeted since the Joss Whedon helmed premiere back in 2013, while Agent Carter was recently cancelled and upcoming projects like Marvel's Most Wanted and Damage Control have seemingly been shelved indefinitely. As a result, their plans at this year's San Diego Comic-Con are relatively limited, but there's still at least a few things to look forward to.
For starters, we're getting the first ever Marvel/Netflix panel in San Diego, the focus of which will be Luke Cage. Moderated by Jeph Loeb, the panel will feature the first ever appearance of the star-studded cast including fan-favorite Mike Colter (Luke Cage), Alfre Woodard, Mahershala Ali, Theo Rossi, Simone Missick, Frank Whaley, and showrunner and Executive Producer, Cheo Hodari Coker.
Then, on Friday, we'll have an Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. panel where Jeph Loeb, the showrunners, and cast will bring fans the latest news and a few surprises about Season four. After that, there's one for their animated projects on the Saturday, but no mention of any of the rumoured live-action spinoffs or other Netflix shows like Punisher and The Defenders. Those will likely be kept for the New York Comic-Con.
MARVEL TELEVISION SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY, JULY 21:
Marvel’s Luke Cage – Signing Event
3:15 PM at the Marvel Booth (#2329)
Cast attending: Mike Colter, Alfre Woodward, Mahershala Ali, Theo Rossi, Frank Whaley, Simone Missick, Cheo Hodari Coker (EP), Jeph Loeb (EP).
The Netflix Original Series: Marvel’s Luke Cage -- Panel Session
5:45 – 6:45 PM -Ballroom 20
The first-ever appearance of the "Marvel’s Luke Cage" cast!
FRIDAY, JULY 22
Marvel Television Presents: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- Panel Session
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM -Ballroom 20
Join the cast and producers of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – Signing Event
4:30 PM at the Marvel Booth (#2329)
Cast Attending: Clark Gregg, Chloe Bennet, Ming-Na Wen, Elizabeth Henstridge, Iain de Caestecker, Henry Simmons, Jed Whedon (EP), Maurissa Tancharoen (EP), Jeff Bell (EP), Jeph Loeb (EP).
SATURDAY, JULY 23
Marvel Animation Presents – Panel Session
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM -Room 6A
Go behind-the-scenes into the world of Marvel Animation!