Briefly: We’ve heard plenty of rumours as of late that the still-a-ways-off Marvel / Netflix collaboration Marvel’s Iron Fist was at risk of not happening at all, or simply becoming a Netflix original film instead.
Of course, those rumors were unsubstantiated, and look to be completely false, seeing as Marvel just announced the series’ showrunner.
Here’s the official announcement from Marvel.com:
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.”
It’s a little bit tough to know just how to feel about this one. Marvel and Netflix have not let us down yet in this collaboration, and in fact, Daredevil and Jessica Jones have quickly become some of the very best projects that Marvel has ever produced. In this case, from the press release, Buck was the ‘showrunner of Dexter for the series’ final four years’.
Dexter’s final season is also know as (and I may be speaking hyperbolically, but I digress) one of the very worst final seasons of any television show that I’m even remotely familiar with.
But instead of hating, I’ll just be excited. Who would have thought that we’d ever see an Iron Fist anything, and Marvel and Netflix clearly see something in Buck, who would have been selected from a myriad of other potential showrunners.
In any case, I’m just going to sit here and wait for Jonathan and Ian’s in-depth conversation about last month’s Jessica Jones to finally happen, because Iron Fist is still a long way off.
Are you looking forward to the series? How do you feel about this showrunner announcement? Sound out below!
