"Game of Thrones" star Finn Jones has reportedly been cast as Daniel Rand, aka Iron Fist, in the most anticipated Netflix series. The two colossal entertainment brands, Marvel and Netflix, jointly announced that the popular Iron Fist will be getting his own TV series, and while there has been no official confirmation on the cast so far, Jones is speculated to be approached for the titular role.
The 27-year-old English actor is best known for his role as Loras Tyrell in popular HBO series "Game of Thrones." According to The Hashtag Show, Jones is already been cast as the Iron Fist. It is reported that Marvel's Iron Fist, along with Luke Cage, will soon be seen in their individual TV series on Netflix. While there are no reports yet on the timeline for "Iron Fist's" TV series production, Marvel's "Luke Cage" TV series will premiere in 2016.
There were speculations that "Iron Fist" will debut in Dec. 2016, but based on the grand scale in which all of the Marvel TV series are produced, this realese date is highly unlikely. Although, during the Television Critics Assoication press tour, Netflix content Chief Ted Sarandos revealed that it is possible that the production team can manage to finish the production as per schedule. Sarandos had revealed in his previous interview, "There are long production times and long post times. And in some cases we have character crossovers, which make it a little difficult to manage production."
Marvel's "Iron Fist" TV series by Scott Buck will follow the story of Daniel Rand, who returns to New York City after many years, and wishes to eliminate the criminal activities that swirl around NYC by using his recently learnt kung-fu mastery and his special abilities to summon powers of the fiery Iron Fist. Apart from "Game of Thrones" star, popular stunt double artist Alian Moussi and "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" actor Luke Bracey are also being considered for the role of Iron Fist.
According to Games Radar, recent report in the casting has finally brought together the four superheroes that Netflix and Marvel have been planning for some time now. Reportedly, Marvel's four superheroes Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist will be seen together in Netflix new TV series called "The Defenders." The production of "The Defenders" will start after four superheroes will finish shooting for their individual series.
Seemingly, "Game of Thrones" star may play Iron Fist's role. It is reported that Charlie Cox will reprise his role of Daredevil for "The Defenders." In addition, Krysten Ritter will return to play Jessica Jones and Luke Cage will be reprised by Mike Cotler. The new Netflix series featuring the four Marvel's superhero will be seen saving the Hell's Kitchen.
Watch Jones as Loras Tyrell in "Game of Thrones":