A bloody mess! Krysten Ritter films gory scene for upcoming Netflix series Marvel's Jessica Jones

Marvel promised the series in its deal with Netflix would be grittier than the films they're known for, and Tuesday's pictures from the set of upcoming Jessica Jones seem to prove exactly that.

Leading lady Krysten Ritter is covered in fake blood in the snaps, which were taken as she filmed on the series' New York City set.

Despite her gory appearance, the 33-year-old seemed to be in good spirits for the filming, as she was spotted sporting a large grin and joking with crew.

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Gory: Krysten Ritter was spotted wearing blood-stained clothing as she filmed scenes for upcoming Netflix series Marvel's Jessica Jones in New York City on Tuesday

Gory: Krysten Ritter was spotted wearing blood-stained clothing as she filmed scenes for upcoming Netflix series Marvel's Jessica Jones in New York City on Tuesday

Krysten was spotted in what appears to be her character's signature black leather jacket, accompanied with a pair of light wash skinny jeans.

She also donned a tan tank top for the scenes, and all three articles of clothing were covered in splotches of blood.

The former Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 star finished off her look with a pair of black leather motorcycle boots, and wore her long, raven tresses styled straight.

In good spirits: Despite her grisly appearance, Krysten seemed to be in good spirits for the filming, as she was seen laughing and smiling with crew in between shots

In good spirits: Despite her grisly appearance, Krysten seemed to be in good spirits for the filming, as she was seen laughing and smiling with crew in between shots

Gritty: Marvel said their Netflix series would be grittier than their popular film adaptations, and it seems they are delivering on that promise
Gritty: Marvel said their Netflix series would be grittier than their popular film adaptations, and it seems they are delivering on that promise

Gritty: Marvel said their Netflix series would be grittier than their popular film adaptations, and it seems they are delivering on that promise 

Suited up: The raven-haired beauty was wearing what seems to be Jessica's signature black leather jacket, light wash jeans, and motorcycle boots

Suited up: The raven-haired beauty was wearing what seems to be Jessica's signature black leather jacket, light wash jeans, and motorcycle boots

Down on her luck: Krysten's character Jessica is described as a detective who suffers from PTSD following a tragic end to her super hero stint

Down on her luck: Krysten's character Jessica is described as a detective who suffers from PTSD following a tragic end to her super hero stint

In the shots the star can be seen smiling alongside cast and crew, but then showing her serious side as she steps in front of the camera.

The brooding star - described as a detective who suffers from PTSD following a tragic end to her super hero stint - is pictured alongside a police officer in one scene.

The new Marvel series - in partnership with Netflix - is said to follow the fallen hero as she tries to rebuild her personal life and career as a detective, finding herself pulled into cases involving people with extraordinary abilities.

Moving forward: The upcoming series will follow the fallen hero as she tries to rebuild her personal life and career as a detective, finding herself pulled into cases involving people with extraordinary abilities
Moving forward: The upcoming series will follow the fallen hero as she tries to rebuild her personal life and career as a detective, finding herself pulled into cases involving people with extraordinary abilities

Moving forward: The upcoming series will follow the fallen hero as she tries to rebuild her personal life and career as a detective, finding herself pulled into cases involving people with extraordinary abilities

Part of the gang: Jessica Jones is part of a list of scheduled releases by Netflix, based on Marvel heroes The Defenders: Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist

Part of the gang: Jessica Jones is part of a list of scheduled releases by Netflix, based on Marvel heroes The Defenders: Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist

Changed their minds: A clapper board revealed that the series was being dubbed 'Violet', though Marvel recently confirmed to Comicbook.com that it was going by the name Marvel's Jessica Jones

Changed their minds: A clapper board revealed that the series was being dubbed 'Violet', though Marvel recently confirmed to Comicbook.com that it was going by the name Marvel's Jessica Jones

Krysten appears alongside Doctor Who star David Tennant in the series, which was originally being filmed under the working title Violet.

A clapper board revealed that the series was being dubbed 'Violet', though Marvel recently confirmed to Comicbook.com that it was going by the name Marvel's Jessica Jones.

The hotly anticipated series comes as part of a list of scheduled releases by Netflix, based on Marvel heroes The Defenders: Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist.

Following his footsteps: Daredevil - starring Charlie Cox - premiered on Netflix on April 1, and Jessica Jones is expected to follow later this year 

Following his footsteps: Daredevil - starring Charlie Cox - premiered on Netflix on April 1, and Jessica Jones is expected to follow later this year 

Brooding: The actress - known for portraying Jane Margolis on Breaking Bad - showed off an icy stare as she prepared to return to filming on Tuesday

Brooding: The actress - known for portraying Jane Margolis on Breaking Bad - showed off an icy stare as she prepared to return to filming on Tuesday

Showing off her battle scars: Krysten was seen posing onset, showing off her tattered, blood-stained clothing
Showing off her battle scars: Krysten was seen posing onset, showing off her tattered, blood-stained clothing

Showing off her battle scars: Krysten was seen posing onset, showing off her tattered, blood-stained clothing 

Daredevil premiered on Netflix on April 1, and Jessica Jones is expected to follow later on in the year.

The new show began filming in February and in preparation, Krysten said she had become hooked on the Jessica Jones comic books that she was reading up on.

The actress has previously starred in such hit TV series as Breaking Bad, Gilmore Girls, and Veronica Mars. 

Enjoying her break: The TV star was all smiles as she chatted with a crew member on a break from filming

Enjoying her break: The TV star was all smiles as she chatted with a crew member on a break from filming

In trouble: Krysten's smile faded as she hopped back into character, and was pictured in what appeared to be a confrontation with a police officer 

In trouble: Krysten's smile faded as she hopped back into character, and was pictured in what appeared to be a confrontation with a police officer 

Highly anticipated: Marvel's Jessica Jones will premiere on Netflix later this year

Highly anticipated: Marvel's Jessica Jones will premiere on Netflix later this year

 

 

 

 

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