Jessica Henwick(Game of Thrones,Star Wars: The Force Awakens) has joined the Netflix original seriesIron Fistas Colleen Wing. Amartial artsexpert running her own dojo, Colleen will serve as an invaluable ally to Danny Rand as he returns to his life in New York. In the comics, Colleen first appeared in Marvel Premiere #19 as one of Danny’s first friends after he left K’un-L’un. Here’s what showrunnerScott Buckhad to say in a statement.
“I’m very excited to haveJessicaas our Colleen Wing. She’s shown us that she can bring both a sense of quiet strength as well as an engaging vulnerability to the character.”
InIron Fist, Daniel Rand returns to New York City after being missing for years. 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 fieryIron Fist. We reported in February that anotherGame of Thronesstar,Finn Jones, has landed the lead role asDanny Rand, a.k.a.Iron Fist. Here’s whatJeph Loeb, Executive Producer and Head of Marvel Television, had to say in his statement.
“Jessicabrings both a youthful vitality mixed with a strong sense of authority crucial to the character. And as anyone who’s seen her inGame of Thronescan attest, she can throw down with the best of them, making her the perfect Colleen Wing.”
Marveland Netflix haven’t announced when the show will debut yet, or when production may begin. The third Marvel/Netflix series,Luke Cage, will debut on September 30.Luke CageandIron Fistwill eventually team up withDaredevilandJessica JonesinThe Defendersminiseries.Iron Fistis produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios forNetflix. For more information onIron Fistand the other exciting new Marvel Television series coming to Netflix, stay tuned toMarvel.com.
