A couple weeks ago, we reported that Netflix’s original Marvel series Iron Fist was very much still in development despite rumors of its cancellation. Now, Netflix has announced Scott Buck as the showrunner for the upcoming superhero series.
Iron Fist is one of Netflix’s four Marvel series that also include: Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage.
Iron Fist, a.k.a. Danny Rand, is a martial arts expert who has previously partnered with Luke Cage in the Marvel comics canon.
Buck has previously worked on Dexter, Six Feet Under, and Rome.
Read the official announcement below:
The Netflix Original Series “Marvel’s Iron Fist” has found its showrunner and Executive Producer in Scott Buck (“Dexter,” “Six Feet Under”)!
Buck previously served as Executive Producer and showrunner of “Dexter” for the series’ final four years. He has also written for “Six Feet Under” and “Rome,” among other series.
“Scott came in with a take on Iron Fist that quite simply knocked us off our feet,” said Executive Producer/Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb. “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.”
“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,” said Buck.
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’s Iron Fist” is the fourth series as part of an overall deal between Marvel Television and Netflix, which has already released the critically-acclaimed first seasons of “Marvel’s Daredevil” and “Marvel’s Jessica Jones,” with “Marvel’s Luke Cage” premiering in 2016. All four heroes will then unite in the mini-series event “Marvel’s The Defenders.”
What do you think? Have you been watching the two current Netflix Marvel series, Jessica Jones and Daredevil? Are you an Iron Fist fan?
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