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Game of Thrones' Finn Jones to Play IRON FIST in Netflix Series
Marvel has found its newest superhero: Game of Thrones actor Finn Jones has landed the coveted series lead in Iron Fist.
Jones, who plays Ser Loras Tyrell on the HBO hit, will take on the role of the martial arts master in the upcoming Netflix series, EW has learned.
Iron Fist is set to be the fourth Marvel and Netflix collaboration, following Daredevil, Jessica Jones and the forthcoming Luke Cage. Scott Buck (Dexter) has been tapped as showrunner. Marvel plans to eventually unite all its heroes in a series called The Defenders.
In the comics, Iron Fist is Daniel Rand, who at age of 9 travels with his family from New York a lost mystical city called K’un-L’un. After some tragic twists of fate, Rand is adopted by city’s ruler and taught advanced martial arts and the mystical power of the Iron Fist. As an adult, Rand returns to his native New York and begins a career as a superhero.
Some fans have urged Marvel to cast an Asian actor in the lead role, though others countered that picking an Asian actor only because the hero’s ability is martial arts would be a stereotypical move. Jones’ casting was first floated as a rumor on That Hashtag Show.
Jones, who also appeared in British shows such as Hollyoaks, is next set to appear in season 6 of Thrones, while Marvel’s next premiere is the eagerly awaited return of Daredevil on March 18.
Game of Thrones Actor Finn Jones Confirmed to Play Iron Fist in Marvel-Netflix Series
Will bring this back from a few months ago.
This guy hasn't exactly blown me away with his acting chops on GoT.
Does he even know how to throw a punch?
When they first announced Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, I wasn't feeling the casting based on the actor's appearance. I'm giving the benefit of the doubt that they'll give Finn a proper makeover to play Danny Rand.