Finn Jones will play Marvel’s Iron Fist on Netflix in the near future.
But who the heck is Iron Fist?
Were rather excited to see if itll have the same affect on the viewers at home.
But who the heck is Iron Fist anyway?
Outside the world of hardened comic book readers, you couldnt really argue that hes a household name.
We had a trawl through comic book history to find out everything we could about the character.
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Iron Fists real name is Danny Rand.
The Iron Fist story starts with Dannys father Wendell Rand, years before Danny was born.
Wendell ultimately left to make his fortune in New York City.
He became a wealthy entrepreneur, got married, and fathered Danny.
Danny runs into Kun Luns new leader, Yu-Ti, and explains his thirst for revenge.
Of course, Danny kills the dragon.
Well definitely be seeing Harold Meachum on Netflix, as300actor David Wenham has been cast in the role.
Taking pity, Danny didnt kill him.
But its worth noting that Scott Bucks Netflix take on the material may not follow these beats identically.
He would team up with this duo frequently, and often with Luke Cage as well.
Heroes For Hire was the banner for that particular collaboration.
Sounds fun, right?
Lets not forget thatDaredevil,Jessica JonesandIron Fistall showed up on Netflix with their backstories already done and dusted.
Theres plenty to choose from…
Iron Fists death is a plotline that gets talked about a lot.
Like most comic book heroes, hes died and come back again.
Unlike most comic book heroes, he died because a super-villain gave him cancer.
That would just be weird.
Another much-talked-about Iron Fist arc is Danny impersonating Daredevil.
He even joined Team Cap during the superhero Civil War, while still posing as Daredevil.
Another famous storyline isThe Immortal Iron Fist, which unfolded in comic book format between 2006 and 2009.
Before Orson can explain further, the Silver Serpent kills him.
Danny is summoned back to Kun-Lun, and told that he most battle champions from six other mystical cities.
TheImmortal Iron Fistrun feels to me like its been tailor-made for TV adaptation.
Is it a bit too much magic and mysticism forIron Fistseason 1, though?
Possibly, but I can definitely see it on Netflix at some point.
How will Iron Fist fit into the wider MCU?
Itll be interesting to see if Marvel push for an even bigger crossover.
Could they possibly get a cinema-sized superhero in for a cameo?
As hes still willing to doSherlockfor BBC-sized money, maybe he could be tempted over to Netflix as well.
Of course, only time will tell on the Cumber-cameo front.
But still, theres plenty to be exited about regarding Iron Fist.
Im particularly looking forward to Finn Jones punching a dragon in the heart…
