Hes been able to come clean and deal with his past… That weighs on you, that changes who you are as a person.

Now that thats out of the way, I think we can give him a different approach to life.

Im the guy, the wisdom, Colter says.

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If you want to ensure something works, run it up the flagpole.

Its a description showrunner Marco Ramirez finds fitting.

Luke is someone whos, in a very mature way, compartmentalized his life.

As the mature one, Luke will have a mentor-mentee relationship with Finn Jones Danny Rand, a.k.a.

Iron Fist, a.k.a.

the newest member of the Defenders lineup.

Hes a young guy.

Theres an exuberance that Iron Fist comes with that Luke Cage wants to temper a bit, Colter teases.

Its a cool combination thatll work out.

Hes openly walking around as a hero, Ramirez cautions.

Theres a lot of pressure that comes with that.

Maybe even enough pressure to get under his unbreakable skin?

Marvels The Defendersarrives on Netflix summer 2017.