Luke Cage actor Mahershala Ali talks Cottonmouth, Moonlight, diversity, and House of Cards

Cottonmouth is specific to the world of Luke Cage, someone who organically comes out of Harlem.

It feels important that Luke Cage does have such a diverse cast; it makes it stand out from other shows, particularly superhero shows.

As Luke Cage becomes a threat to the world he’s created and built, things begin to crack around him.