There hasn’t been much news in regards to Netflix’s Iron Fist since its initial announcement, something which led a lot of people to fear it had been cancelled. But now, thanks to a recent development, it sounds like that won’t be the case.
Marvel have now confirmed that Scott Buck, who has worked on both Dexter and Six Feet Under as Executive Producer and Producer respectively, is to take the reigns as show runner for the upcoming series. With a background in dark dramas, it seems like a good fit for the universe.
In the press release for the news, head of Marvel Television and executive producer Jeph Loeb explained:
“Scott came in with a take on Iron Fist that quite simply knocked us off our feet, we always look for the most creative minds in the field to help us bring our heroes to life, and with Scott we’ve found someone that can deliver yet another great series in the ongoing story of The Defenders.”
Buck himself has also spoken about the news revealing:
“I’ve always been drawn to writing complex, intriguing characters, and that’s what most excites me about the opportunity to bring Danny Rand and “Iron Fist” to life with Marvel on Netflix.”
We were also treated to a synopsis for the series:
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.
It’s definitely a good sign that the series is coming together, now all we need to know is who will be portraying Danny Rand, our titular hero.
What do you think? Is this a good choice? Are you excited for this series? Let us know below!