Two More Actors Join The Cast Of Marvel's Iron Fist As Filming Begins

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.

Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety

                                     

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.

Marvel

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

Daredevil & Company Suit Up In Latest Promo For Daredevil Sn. 2

Daredevil is looking to keep Hell's Kitchen free of bad guys and corruption but this time he will have his hands full with a new "foe" who is also trying to rid the city of criminals albeit in a more permanent manner. That "foe"is none other than Frank Castle aka The Punisher.

 Along with The Punisher, Elektra will also show up and aid Daredevil with the difficult task of disarming criminals and getting them off the streets and behind bars.

A few days back we got a better look at how the characters would look via a set of character posters, now we get a better look at them in complete costume attire.

 Check them out in this all new promo video for season 2 and the previously released pictures after the jump.

Video: Marvel Studios / Netflix

Daredevil's season 2 will premiere March 18th, 2016 only on Netflix.

"The second season of Daredevil follows Matt Murdock/Daredevil, a blind lawyer-by-day who fights crime at night, crossing paths with the deadly Frank Castle/Punisher and seeing the return of an old girlfriend - Elektra Natchios."

Daredevil /Matt Murdock
Image: Marvel Studios / Netflix

Elektra/Elektra Natchios
Image: Marvel Studios / Netflix

Punisher/Frank Castle
Image: Marvel Studios / Netflix

Starring:

Charlie Cox: Matt Murdock/Daredevil

Deborah Ann Woll: Karen Page

Jon Bernthal: Frank Castle/Punisher

Elden Henson: Franklin "Foggy" Nelson

Rosario Dawson: Claire Temple

Elodie Yung: Elektra

Source: Netflix