[X] We start in Seagate Prison, later learning that Carl Lucas was framed for a crime he didn't commit. And watch as he goes about his daily prison life, before gaining his powers in an illegal experiment. A few days later, a riot breaks out in the prison, and Carl Lucas makes a deal with the warden to put a stop to it, in exchange for parole. And so, we spend the final act of the movie, watching Luke Cage fight a bunch of murderous prisoners.
Is my favorite so far. Sets him up with an interesting complex relationship with law enforcement and criminals after, which puts him in a good place for a heros for hire. Gets us some super fights for super fans, and very few sets and minimal complex city shots.
Casting is going to be extra essential for such a close in film.
We might even get The Shocker back having gotten into the storage, or also getting an upgrade from the experiments. Shocker, now with innate lightning powers, something that can still hurt Bulletproof Luke.
Try to make it seem almost like a wrongfully convicted biopic till the riot.
Sweet Christmas: The Luke Cage Story