Marvel's Iron Fist Brings in Jessica Jones Writer?

With half of Netflix’s fourMarvelshows already streaming,Marvel’s DaredevilandMarvel’s Jessica Jones, fans have been waiting for updates on the other half of this slate,Marvel’s Luke CageandMarvel’s Iron Fist. Thestreaming servicehasn’t announced any official premiere dates for either show yet, butMarvel’s Luke Cagehas already wrapped production and is rumored to debut in late summer. As forMarvel’s Iron Fist, updates have been few and far between. But Heroic Hollywood is reporting thatMarvel’s Jessica Joneswriter Scott Reynolds has joined the writing staff.

The site captured a screengrab of the writer’sTwitterpage, where his bio states that he is a “Marvel/Netflix Iron Fist writer” and a former Jessica Jones writer. While this isn’t any sort of official confirmation, the scribe did edit his bio after the original story was published, removing any mention ofMarvel’s Iron Fist. Still, the move would make sense, since he does have a history with the new showrunner.

Last month, we reported that formerDexterexecutive producerScott Buckhas signed on to serve asshowrunneronMarvel’s Iron Fist. Scott Reynolds previously served as aDexterstaff writer, so it would make sense for him to jump over toMarvel’s Iron Fist. At this time, the series hasn’t announced any cast members yet, but if the writing staff is starting to come together, perhaps we’ll get casting news soon.

Returning to New York City after 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. There have been reports thatMarvelwas originally considering Asian-American actors as Danny Rand, after a grassroots movement started online last year for the studio to cast an Asian-American. However, the studio is now seeking white actors for the title role. The studio is also casting other roles such as Dylan Kendall, who could be either Danny Rand or a younger version of his father, and Harry Marshall, a Caucasian male between the ages of 45 and 50. There have also been rumors thatCarrie-Anne Mosswill reprise her role as Jeryn Hogarth fromMarvel’s Jessica Jones.

Marvel’s Iron Fistis the fourth series as part of an overall deal betweenMarvel Televisionand Netflix, which has already released the critically-acclaimed first seasons ofMarvel’s DaredevilandMarvel’s Jessica JoneswithMarvel’s Luke Cagepremiering in 2016. All four heroes will then unite in themini-serieseventMarvel’s The Defenders. What do you think about the new showrunner forMarvel’s Iron Fist? Stay tuned for more details on this highly-anticipatedTV series.