The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents Haley and Michelle discuss the Netflix series Luke Cage season 2 episodes “The Creator” and “Can’t Front On Me.” The Agents debrief you on the penultimate Luke Cage series episodes, what Nightshade reveals, Stan Lee’s cameo, why Shades is the voice of reason and the codes of criminals, why 1980s flashbacks are personal, napkin contracts, how Bushmaster’s motivations are finally revealed, Mariah’s continued delusional entitlement, the epic Bushmaster and Luke Cage team-up, the agents predictions for the series final and missed series opportunities. Stay tuned after the credits for a few minutes of Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. bonus audio.
THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.:
- Luke Cage “The Creator” and “Can’t Front On Me”
LUKE CAGE “THE CREATOR” AND ”CAN’T FRONT ON ME” [2:57]
- Luke Cage “The Creator” and “Can’t Front On Me” premiered on Netflix June 22nd, 2018 along with the entirety of season 2.
Main Cast:
Mike Colter Luke Cage
Simone Missick Misty Knight
Theo Rossi Hernan ‘Shades’ Alvarez
Gabrielle Dennis Tilda Johnson
Mustafa Shakir John ‘Bushmaster’ McIver
Alfre Woodard Mariah Dillard
LaTanya Richardson Jackson Mama Mabel Stokes
Karen Pittman Deputy Chief Priscilla Ridley
Curtiss Cook ‘Pistol Pete’ Stokes
Sahr Ngaujah Anansi
Kevin Mambo Sheldon Shaw
Justin Swain Detective Mark Bailey
John Clarence Stewart Alex Wesley
Rey Lucas Detective Tomas Ciancio
Henry Yuk Hai-Qing Yang
Shannon Harris Gwen
Ashley D. Kelley Young Nurse
Mekhi Hewling Young John McIver
Toree Alexandre Young Mariah
Jayden D. Brown Young Cornell
Chaundre Hall-Broomfield Younger Ben Donovan
Jeff Auer Terence Rogers
George Pogatsia Italian Thug
Krista Donargo Female Pastry Chef
Felix Betancourt Ricky
Angel Dillemuth Tony
Desmond Elisha Dennis Young Anansi
Melissa Vassell Young Ingrid
L’Antoinette Stines Maddah Myrie
Alex Allen Young Nigel
Antwayne Eccleston Young Sheldon
Annabella Sciorra Rosalie Carbone
Louie Gasparro Anibal Izqueda
Marcus Choi Eric Hong
Ninja N. Devoe Aisha Axton
LaTonya Borsay Janis
Cassandra Freeman Patricia Wilson
Darius Kaleb Lonnie Wilson
Tim Moriarty A.U.S.A. Colin Dunbar
Jeremiah Craft D.W. Griffith
Tarah Rodgers Stephanie aka Billie
Sean Ringgold Sugar
Melissa Rakiro Stephanie’s Sister
Rest Of Season Cast:
Joniece Abbott-Pratt Etta Lucas
Amanda Anthony Club Goer (uncredited)
Aviel Ayoung Broker #3
Michelle Beck Drea Powell
Stephanie Berry Older Woman
Paul Bomba Detective
Carme Boixadera Model #1
LaTonya Borsay Janis
Todd Bowles Todd Bowles
Kristoffe Brodeur NYPD (uncredited)
Donald Brooks Styler #2
Mike Cabellon Young Man
Steven Cachie Brown Styler #1
Hakim Callender Mortimer ‘Mr. Fish’ Norris
Geoffrey Canada Geoffrey Canada
Timothy Carter Chris Murray
Reg E. Cathey James Lucas
Mister Cee DJ Mister Cee
Jadakiss Jadakiss
Jason Chu Broker #1
Gary Clark Jr. Gary Clark Jr.
Dapper Dan Dapper Dan
Rosario Dawson Claire Temple
Richardson Desil Harlem Dad
Alyma Dorsey EMT #2
D-Nice D-Nice
Faith Evans Faith Evans
Venida Evans Elderly Neighbor
Michael Fearon Jerome
Peter Jay Fernandez Captain Tom Ridenhour
Jamar Greene Goon
R.A. Guirand Gideon Shaw
Carlos Guity Father
Donald Harrison Donald Harrison
Elden Henson Foggy Nelson
Jessica Henwick Colleen Wing
Jemele Hill Jemele Juanita Hill
Stefan Holdbrook Mouse
Stephen Horst Partier
Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram Kingfish
Joi Joi
Camrus Johnson Torre
Danny Johnson Ben Donovan
Finn Jones Danny Rand
Los Jones Ray Ray
Ron Cephas Jones Bobby Fish
Thomas Q. Jones Comanche
Darius Kaleb Lonnie Wilson
Ghostface Killah Ghostface Killah
Christopher King C.J. Powell
Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram Kingfish
Harlin C. Kearsley Handyman
Freddie Kuguru Patron
Aurora Leonard Cara
Eric Lockley Corner Kid
Ian Lyons John Epps
Mitchell L. Mack Skinny Grunt
Stephen Marley Stephen Marley
Shauna Miles Mother
Jason Millner Broker #2
Dorian Missick Dontrell ‘Cockroach’ Hamilton
Ivan Moore Joe
Rob Morgan Turk Barrett
Malcolm C. Murray Waiter
Warren Raven Neal Styler
Melanie Nyema Melanie Nyema
Andrew Pang Detective Chang
Chinua B. Payne Yellow Shirt
Khalil’ La’Marr Pickett Styler
Victor Plajas Tiburon One
Macc Plaise Nigel Garrison
Tijuana Ricks Thembi Wallace
Denim Roberson Black Shirt
Erika Rolfsrud Mrs. Hansen
Justin Ruff Young Botanist
Otto Sanchez Arturo ‘El Rey’ Gomez III
John Scurti Dr. Gabe Krasner
Taylor Selé Brendan
Chaz Lamar Shepherd Raymond ‘Piranha’ Jones
Thomas Silcott Larry
Derrick Simmons EMT #1
Smokey Sims Spectator (uncredited)
Heather Simms Auntie Ingrid
Alexander Smalls Alexander Smalls
Antonique Smith Detective Nandi Tyler
Carolyn Michelle Smith Wendy Dunnavant
Michael Smith Michael Smith
Esperanza Spalding Esperanza Emily Spalding
Sophia Stephens Sophia Stephens
Harold Surratt Robert
Bisserat Tseggai Lola
Aseem Tiwari Technician Steve
Angie Torres Model #2
Jacob Wallach Joey Ross
Jamal Warren Styler
Jeorge Bennett Watson Mark Higgins
Frank Whaley Detective Rafael Scarfe
Jade Wu Connie Lin
Adrian Younge Adian Younge
S2E11 “The Creator”
Directed By: Stephen Surjik
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0839660/?ref_=tt_ov_dr
62 Directing credits starting 1985
1x X-Files
1x Eureka
6x Warehouse 13
10x Burn Notice
1x Arrow
1x The Flash
1x The Defenders
1x The Punisher
2x Luke Cage
2x Iron Fist
4x Daredevil
1x Runaways
3x The Gifted
3x Jessica Jones
3x Lost in Space
2x The Witcher
Written By: Nicole Mirante-Matthews
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0592254/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr6
8 Writing credits starting 2001
3x Any Day Now
4x Huff
1x The Nine
1x Cane
2x Law & Order: Criminal Intent
8x NCIS
2x Luke Cage
2x The Walking Dead
Written By: Matthew Lopes
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3259064/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr7
5 Writing credits starting 2014
1x WWE Raw
1x WWE Smackdown!
1x WWE Main Event
2x Luke Cage
E12 “Can’t Front on Me”
Directed By: Everardo Gout
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0332740/?ref_=tt_ov_dr
15 Directing credits starting 1997
2x Banshee
3x Here on Earth
1x Luke Cage
2x Sacred Lies
9x Mars
1x The Terror
1x Snowpiercer
Written By: Aïda Mashaka Croal
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3050611/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr6
5 Writing credits starting 2007
12x One Life to Live
2x TURN: Washington’s Spies
2x Jessica Jones
4x Luke Cage
Cheo Hodari Coker was the showrunner of the entire series of Luke Cage
NEWS [28:36]
TOP NEWS STORY OF THE WEEK
Here’s the MCU Phase 4 Release Schedule, Following Black Widow’s Latest Move
https://www.cbr.com/mcu-phase-4-release-dates-2020-2022/
- The six-episode WandaVision was originally slated to be the second MCU Disney+ series, but will now kick off Phase Four instead. While the show’s exact release date is unknown, Disney has confirmed WandaVision will release sometime before the end of the year.
- Originally slated to premiere on May 1, Cate Shortland’s Black Widow has now been delayed to May 07, 2021.
- Originally slated to premiere before Eternals, Destin Daniel Cretton’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will now be the second film of Phase Four, releasing on July 9, 2021.
- Cholé Zhao’s Eternals is now set for release on November 5, 2021.
- The Falcon and The Winter Soldier will likely air its six episodes in early 2021
- Also six episodes, Loki is expected in early 2021
- What If…? is a ten-episode animated anthology series scheduled for mid-2021.
- Right now, a sequel to 2019’s Spider-Man: Far From Home helmed by director Jon Watts is slated to release on Dec. 17, 2021.
- Directed by Taika Waititi, Thor: Love and Thunder will be the fourth installment in the God of Thunder’s film series and is set for release on February 11, 2022
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which is slated for Mar. 25, 2022, is the final film in Phase Four. Not much is known about the movie at this time, but it will tie into both WandaVision and Loki.
- While Hawkeye, Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight and She-Hulk have all been announced, these shows have not yet begun production in earnest. Right now, all four shows are expected to premiere on Disney+ in 2022.
OUTRO [39:05]
Haley, Lauren, Michelle and Stargate Pioneer love to hear back from you about how you would rate the episode we just discussed, your top 5 Marvel character lists, your science of Marvel questions, who would you pick in an all-female Avenger team, or which Marvel male you would like to see shirtless. Call the voicemail line at 1-844-THE-BUS1 or 844-843-2871.
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