Since Marvel announced all the way back in 2013 that it was planning to release a joint project with Netflix that would see Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist brought to live television.
Not only that, but their series would eventually lead to a team-up of all four characters a la Avengers in Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which the characters would actually be a part of.
Of those four planned shows two have already premiered, and to major critical praise none the less.
Daredevil is already in it's second season, Jessica Jones has one under her belt, Luke Cage has recently finished filming, and Iron Fist is currently filming in New York City.
Finn Jones was cast as the titular hero, Iron Fist aka Danny Rand, Jessica Henwick was also brought into the fold along with David Wenham to give life to Colleen Wing and Harold Meachum, respectively. And now Variety has scooped up some news regarding two new actors joining the Iron Fist cast.
As per Variety:
"90210" alum Jessica Stroup has been cast in "Marvel' Iron Fist" on Netflix, Variety has learned exclusively. Tom Pelphrey ("Banshee", "Guiding Light") has also been cast in the upcoming superhero series.
Stroup will play the series regular role of Joy Meachum. Pelphrey will play her on-screen brother, Ward Meachum.
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| From L to R: Finn Jones, Jessica Henwick, David Wenham, Jessica Stroup, and Tom Pelphrey |
Returning to New York City after being missing for years, Daniel Rand Fights against the criminal element corrupting New York City with his incredible kung-fu mastery and ability to summon the awesome power of the fiery Iron Fist.
Iron Fist is the fourth and final character of the original four (Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and the aforementioned Iron Fist) proposed by Marvel before they would team up and form The Defenders, which is set to get a season of it's own.
Starring:
Finn Jones: Danny Rand aka Iron Fist
Jessica Henwick: Colleen Wing
David Wenham: Harold Meachum
Jessica Stroup: Joy Meachum
Tom Pelphrey: Ward Meachum
No word yet on the show's release date.
Source: Variety
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