Sarandos mentioned Marvel’s Luke Cage, which is slated for release on the streaming site later this year, and how it would be followed by Marvel’s Iron Fist and Marvel’s The Defenders in 2017, and that the previously-ordered Seasons 2 and 3 of Marvel’s Daredevil and Marvel’s Jessica Jones would follow some time after. When asked about the possibility of getting more than two shows a year, Sarandos said:

“I doubt that we could produce at the quality that  produce at that speed. But we’re gonna try to make them quicker so we can get less downtime between them.”

On the subject of The Defenders, Sarandos said: “The whole cast is called on for The Defenders, which changes the production schedule for the other shows.”

This is turn led to the question of Jon Bernthal and his role of the Punisher – which has officially been greenlit for a series – and if he would be involved with the gathering of Cage, DD, Iron Fist and Jones: “Uh… stay tuned.” was Sarandos’ response.

Marvel’s Luke Cage is the next Netflix original series to follow in Marvel’s fold, which will star Mike Colter and will be released September 30.

And with that (following Sarandos’ lead) stay tuned for more Comic Nook News as it develops.

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Production has officially begun in New York for the Marvel and Netflix original series featuring Kun Lun’s master of martial arts! The studio announced that Banshee actor Tom Pelphrey and The Following‘s Jessica Stroup  have joined the cast as Rand Enterprise’s sibling duo of Ward and Joy Meachum.

The children of Harold Meachum (David Wenham), Joy and Ward have spent their lives building Rand Enterprises to its current standing in the world, only to have all their work put in jeopardy when Danny returns to claim his birthright.

“With the terrific addition of the very talented Jessica and Tom, we’ve now brought the entire Meachum family together,” says Executive Producer/Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb. “While Marvel couldn’t be happier, Danny’s mission just got a lot more complicated.”

“I’m very happy to have Jessica and Tom as our Joy and Ward Meachum,” adds Executive Producer and Showrunner Scott Buck. “Much like Danny Rand’s past is a mystery to us, we’ll discover along the way that the Meachum children have intriguing secrets of their own.”

Also in today’s news:

Teaser images — as well as set photos of Finn Jones as Danny Rand — have surfaced online via Marvel’s official Iron Fist Twitter and Tumblr, giving fans a bit of intrigue, mystery and insight into Rand Enterprises, the Meachum family and the Rand’s absence.

First appearing in Marvel Premiere #15  in 1974, Iron Fist was created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane, and has been featured in numerous Marvel Comics titles. Often occupying pages with the kung-fu master of Kun Lun are fellow heroes Luke Cage aka Power Fist, Colleen Wing, Matt Murdock aka Daredevil and Misty Knight (to name only a few). Originally created as a means to capitalize on the wuxia action film craze of the mid-1970s, Iron Fist has since become a staple fan favorite of true believers across the globe.

Iron Fist will be the fourth series scheduled in what has been a thus far stellar run for Marvel Television. The series will see Daniel Rand returning to New York City after being missing for years. There, he 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.

Jones leads the cast of the series as Danny Rand, The Immortal Iron Fist. He’s joined by Jessica Henwick as Colleen Wing and David Wenham as Harold Meachum.

Scott Buck (Dexter, Rome, Six Feet Under) serves as showrunner and executive producer.

Marvel’s Iron Fist will be available for streaming in it’s entirety on Netflix not long after Marvel’s Luke Cage, which premieres some time in 2016. Following the lot will be the mini-series event Marvel’s The Defenders, which will see Rand, Cage, Jessica Jones and Matt Murdock aka Daredevil finally unite.

As always, stay plugged in to SE for Comic Nook News as it develops.

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“At the moment I’m in the physical preparation for the role. Every day for the last month, I start my day with about two and a half hours of martial arts – which is kung fu and wushu mixed with a bit of tai chi, and other stuff as well. In the afternoon I’ll do weight training with a trainer to bulk me up and get my physically right for the part. And in evenings I’ve been doing meditation classes and learning buddhist philosophies.”

Jones also delved a bit into what initially drew him to the character of Rand and what appeal he will have on the screen.

“I love the character. What really drew me was the character and the story. I really enjoy how he’s a superhero with a real heart but has spiritual elements as well. I think it’s going to be an exciting character to play because there’s this contraction of on one hand he’s from a very wealthy family, he’s a billionaire, on the other hand he’s been in this world of K’un-Lun for a long time where he’s learned kung fu and buddhist philosophy. There’s a contradiction in those elements that’s going to be really fun to play.”

First appearing in Marvel Premiere #15  in 1974, Iron Fist was created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane, and has been featured in numerous Marvel Comics titles. Often occupying pages with the kung-fu master of Kun Lun are fellow heroes Luke Cage aka Power Fist, Colleen Wing, Matt Murdock aka Daredevil and Misty Knight (to name only a few). Originally created as a means to capitalize on the wuxia action film craze of the mid-1970s, Iron Fist has since become a staple fan favorite of true believers across the globe.

Iron Fist will be the fourth series scheduled in what has been a thus far stellar run for Marvel Television. The series will see Daniel Rand returning to New York City after being missing for years. There, he 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.

Scott Buck (Dexter, Rome and Six Feet Under) is signed on to act as showrunner as well as executive producer.

Marvel’s Iron Fist will be available for streaming in it’s entirety on Netflix not long after Marvel’s Luke Cage, which premieres some time in 2016. Following the lot will be the mini-series event Marvel’s The Defenders, which will see Rand, Cage, Jessica Jones and Matt Murdock aka Daredevil finally unite.

As always, stay plugged in to SE for Comic Nook News as it develops.

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A ruthless corporate leader, Harold Meachum was partners with Danny Rand’s parents at the time of their deaths. What role he plays in Danny’s past and future will be revealed over the course of the series. In the source material, Meachum is directly responsible for the death of Danny Rand’s father. The character’s daughter, Joy Meachum, was previously mentioned in a teaser image for the series.

“I’m very excited to have David as our Harold Meachum. David is capable of displaying raw, visceral strength as well as extremely keen intelligence,” said Executive Producer and Showrunner, Scott Buck. “This will add up to a character of complex depth who will keep us off balance all season.”

Executive Producer/Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb said;

“David brings both a vulnerability and a danger to his many diverse roles”. This key quality creates a gravitas our series requires as Danny unravels the secrets behind Rand Enterprises.”

Wenham is added to the roster of Iron Fist cast members after the announcement of Finn Jones (Game of Thrones), who will play the lead role of Danny Rand aka Iron Fist and Jessica Henwick, who will play Colleen Wing.

First appearing in Marvel Premiere #15  in 1974, Iron Fist was created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane, and has been featured in numerous Marvel Comics titles. Often occupying pages with the kung-fu master of Kun Lun are fellow heroes Luke Cage aka Power Fist, Colleen Wing, Matt Murdock aka Daredevil and Misty Knight (to name only a few). Originally created as a means to capitalize on the wuxia action film craze of the mid-1970s, Iron Fist has since become a staple fan favorite of true believers across the globe.

Iron Fist will be the fourth series scheduled in what has been a thus far stellar run for Marvel Television. The series will see Daniel Rand returning to New York City after being missing for years. There, he 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.

Jones leads the cast of the series as Danny Rand, The Immortal Iron Fist. He’s joined by Jessica Henwick as Colleen Wing and David Wenham as Harold Meachum.

Scott Buck (Dexter, Rome, Six Feet Under) serves as showrunner and executive producer.

Marvel’s Iron Fist will be available for streaming in it’s entirety on Netflix not long after Marvel’s Luke Cage, which premieres some time in 2016. Following the lot will be the mini-series event Marvel’s The Defenders, which will see Rand, Cage, Jessica Jones and Matt Murdock aka Daredevil finally unite.

As always, stay plugged in to SE for Comic Nook News as it develops.

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Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada offered a tease or two during the Season 2 premiere for Marvel’s Daredevil. 

“Our goal is to provide four different shows that each have their own feel while, again, feeling like they are a part of a whole. Not an easy task, but I can tell you that our team is really fantastic at doing this,” says Quesada.“It’s still the early stages of Iron Fist, so I’m a little hesitant to say too much more than that. But Danny Rand is a completely different character and the world that he comes from, how he obtained his powers and his skills — all completely different.”

Scarce, but promising news about Kun Lun’s ‘master of martial arts’.

About Cage, Quesada says;

“We’re not just locking ourselves into Hell’s Kitchen — although a lot of stuff does go on in Hell’s Kitchen. Luke Cage’s world is still New York, but it’s a different neighborhood. Again, I don’t want to reveal too much more than that, but the show itself will have a different palate, a different feel, a tone. It will sound different. So stay tuned.”

Cage made his official debut in the MCU during the immensely popular first season of Marvel’s Jessica Jones, where we last saw a very much bereft and disillusioned Luke part ways with Jones after (*spoiler alert!*) learning she had killed his wife, Reva Connors. Granted, Jones was under the prolonged mind control of Killgrave aka ‘The Purple Man’ and was commanded to ‘take care of her’ — but alas — Cage was left distraught at the revelation.

Mike Colter will lead the cast for Marvel’s Luke Cage, which will also include; Simone Missick as Misty Knight, Frank Whaley as Rafael Scarfe, Mahershala Ali as Cottonmouth, Theo Rossi as Shades, Alfre Woodard as Mariah Dillard, and the return of Rosario Dawson as Claire Temple. Cheo Hodari Coker (Notorious, “NCIS: Los Angeles”) will serve as executive producer and showrunner for the series.

Finn Jones will star in Marvel’s Iron Fist as Danny Rand, the titular main character, which will be executive produced by Dexter showrunner Scott Buck.

As always, stay plugged in to SE for more Comic Nook News as it develops.

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    News about the upcoming Marvel/Netflix show has been scarce for months now. Scarce to the point rumor even began to circulate about its possible cancellation. Today’s bit of SE’s CNN however — by way of EW and That Hashtag Show — puts such notions firmly in the ground. Game of Thrones actor Finn Jones has officially been cast to play the role Danny Rand in Marvel’s Iron Fist!

The fourth series scheduled in what has been a thus far stellar run for Marvel Television, the Iron Fist series will see Daniel Rand returning to New York City after being missing for years. There, he 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.

Scott Buck (of Dexter, Romer and Six Feet Under fame) is signed on to act as showrunner as well as executive producer.

Iron Fist will be available for streaming in it’s entirety on Netflix not long after Marvel’s Luke Cage, which premieres some time in 2016. Following the lot will be the mini-series event Marvel’s The Defenders, which will see Rand, Cage, Jessica Jones and Matt Murdock aka Daredevil finally unite.

As always, stay plugged in to SE for Comic Nook News as it develops.

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“Scott came in with a take on Iron Fist that quite simply knocked us off our feet,” was the word from Head of Marvel Television and Executive Producer, 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.”

On the character of Iron Fist and what attracted him to the project, Buck had this to say; “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.”

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.

    The character Iron Fist  was created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane, and made his comic debut in Marvel Premiere #15, in May 1974. Created as a means to tap into the kung-fu/wuxia action film craze of the 70’s, Iron Fist quickly became a favorite among comic readers. Even after the decline of the kung-fu action film, his character and prolonged appeal has led numerous solo runs and even more team-based and crossover titles in the Marvel Universe.

Iron Fist will be the fourth Marvel based Netflix series to be released in the coming year, following the critically-acclaimed first seasons of Daredevil and Jessica Jones. Danny Rand will hit the scene not too long after Marvel’s Luke Cage is released, and just before all the heroes team up in the mini-series, Marvel’s The Defenders.

Now that Iron Fist has landed its showrunner, it is only a matter of time before the cast is selected. Until we uncover that mystery, stay plugged in to SE for more Comic Nook News as it develops.

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