As recently as a few weeks ago, rumors were swirling that Marvel's grounded and realistic Netflix empire was having trouble adapting the mystical "Iron Fist" for the small screen. Some unconfirmed reports even went so far as to suggest that Marvel was thinking about scrapping the whole project. However, CCO Joe Quesada and Marvel TV President Jeph Loeb both dismissed those reports as pure conjecture.
Now, the studio has taken its first big step towards actualizing the popular comic book character. Heroic Hollywood and ComicBook.com, in a joint effort, are reporting that "Iron Fist" has found its showrunner in "Dexter" EP Scott Buck.
Buck, also a producer on HBO's beloved "Six Feet Under," will be the driving force behind Marvel's fourth and final solo Netflix series before they all cross over for a big "Defenders" mini-series. For the uninitiated, the Defenders will act as a sort of street-level "Avengers" squad.
Marvel has provided a brief synopsis for "Iron Fist":
"Returning to New York City after being missing for years, Daniel Rand fights against the criminal element corrupting New York City with his incredibly kung-fu mastery and ability to summon the awesome power of the fiery Iron Fist."
"Daredevil" and "Jessica Jones" helped to establish the successful dark and mature tone of the MCU on Netflix. That vibe is expected to carry over to the planned "Luke Cage" series, though it is unknown what type of show "Iron Fist" will be. The character is the most comic book-y of the bunch, with an origin story that includes a magical city, a superpowered fist and kicking a dragon in the face. At first glance, that doesn't seem to mesh with the somewhat lifelike approach Marvel is taking with their other Netflix properties.
It is unknown when fans should expect "Iron Fist" to become available for streaming. Season two of "Daredevil" will hit Netflix in spring of 2016, while "Luke Cage" is expected later that year. "Jessica Jones" could also see a second season next November.
