Move over, Urkel.
The action-packed superhero drama “Luke Cage” has been morphed into an upbeat sitcom thanks to YouTube user Zach Ace who spliced scenes from the Harlem-based Netflix show and dubbed over the theme song from the 1990s hit “Family Matters.”
As the song “As Days Go By” by Jesse Frederick plays, we see scenes featuring the stars of "Luke Cage" and supporting cast members smiling in opening credits — making the hard-hitting, crime-ridden production appear family-friendly.
Mike Colter, who plays Harlem’s hooded bulletproof crusader Luke Cage, is not as stoic and ominous as the series portrays. It even makes the show’s ruthless villain Cottonmouth, played by Mahershala Ali, look downright delightful.
Shot by shot, the re-imagined “Luke Cage” opening is eerily similar to the “Family Matters” intro, with shots of the New York skyline mimicking that of Chicago.
The character entrances are also comparable.
The creator also appears to have applied a filter and used the distinctive "Family Matters" font to give the opening a nostalgic and cheery feel.
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