Anthony Mackie spent the last few years playing Captain America’s sidekick, but it’s finally his time to shine! Netflix is bringing back Altered Carbon for a second season, and they picked Marvel star to take the lead.
This sci-fi drama was one of their most ambitious projects to date, and it comes with an extremely high price tag. That’s why it took Netflix a while to confirm its renewal, but Altered Carbon will be a little bit different when it comes back for Season 2. Fans will have to wave goodbye to the original cast. The actors are being replaced because of the complex nature of the show, based on novels by Richard K. Morgan.
Altered Carbon takes place in the distant future, where society’s elite found a way to overcome mortality. Clients with a deep pocket can accomplish this task by using technology that transfers human consciousness between bodies. The show follows central characters Takeshi Kovacs over different time periods, different planets, and different bodies. Joel Kinnaman brought him to life in Season 1, but it was always a matter of time before someone else stepped in.
Big shots at Netflix decided Anthony Mackie is the right guy for the job. This will be the first TV role of his career, but The Hurt Locker actor has a pretty impressive resume. We’re sure he’ll prove worthy of taking the “sleeve”.
