Danny Rand: Iron Fist Appreciation 2021

[the illustrious mr. kenway]

In hindsight, Iron Fist and Hawkeye should've swapped places in the MCU. I think they'd benefit more in each other's corners.

The Brisson run is a solid 7 out of 10. There are some cool fights and the teamups with Sabretooth and the Midnight sons are pretty fun. Bringing back Miranda actually helps Danny and gives him an interesting status quo going forward.

Shame Death of the Dragon did nothing with any of that but that's just Iron Fist's fate.

Brisson's character work with Danny is fine. He's likable but generic. If you aren't a die hard Danny fan, he's probably not going to make you one. He does acknowledge Danny has a codependent streak in the letter page but he didn't really explore it that deeply.

If Netflix had given Danny a third season, I'd adapt this runs tournament arc over Immortal's. Orson would just be allied with Lao-shi to streamline them.

Colleen would be dealing with Chaka Khan back in NY.

[BlackClaw]

If Iron Fist comes to the MCU, do you guys think Danny will be recast ?

[the illustrious mr. kenway]

If Iron Fist comes to the MCU, do you guys think Danny will be recast ?

I'd say the odds aren't in Finn Jones's favor. Which is a shame because he was a good performer saddled with a half formed character.

Although Iron Fist is the one Defender that would improve with a reboot.

[Tien Long]

If Iron Fist comes to the MCU, do you guys think Danny will be recast ?

I concur with Kenway. Maybe he'll be recast. Or Finn will be brought in for a movie scene or episode and killed off to be replaced by the new Iron Fist. If so, just hope he goes out a hero.

As for Danny Rand in comics though, well, let's not count him out just yet. Here are the solicitations for March 2022:

IRON FIST #2 (OF 5)
ALYSSA WONG (W) • MICHAEL YG (A) • Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Variant cover by JIM CHEUNG
THE HUNT IS ON!
As the NEW IRON FIST adjusts to his role, he struggles to handle the WARRING SOURCES of his power!
Can he find balance before they consume him?
The answers he seeks may lie at the heart of K’UN-LUN — with the PAST IRON FISTS!
Meanwhile, DANNY RAND’S hunt for the Mysterious Iron Fist heats up! In order to catch him, Danny will have to cash in a favor...from an old friend!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

[the illustrious mr. kenway]

I hope they team up in the miniseries. I'm hoping Jed McKay gets to write Danny because I'm digging his take on Moon Knight.

[Tien Long]

I hope they team up in the miniseries. I'm hoping Jed McKay gets to write Danny because I'm digging his take on Moon Knight.

Looks like there will be a team up. I'm getting some mentor/mentee vibes.

[the illustrious mr. kenway]

In hindsight, the corporate hero angle currently in Spider-Man would've been a good angle for Danny. It allows his weakest aspect- Rand Corporation to be revamped. You could also introduce Ward Jr and base him off the TV show. He could be the main figurehead but not the main antagonist.

So if they ever do another MCU project with Danny, they should do that angle.

[Frontier]

Looks like Danny can still fight and wear a costume at least .

[Tien Long]

Preview of the upcoming Devil's Reign #2. Danny makes an appearance sans Iron Fist. He does put up quite a fight though. Check it out:

https://aiptcomics.com/2021/12/23/ex...evils-reign-2/

[John Venus]

If Iron Fist comes to the MCU, do you guys think Danny will be recast ?

I'd say the odds aren't in Finn Jones's favor. Which is a shame because he was a good performer saddled with a half formed character.

Although Iron Fist is the one Defender that would improve with a reboot.

According to the most recent interview with Jessica Henwick, she got offered to play Xialing but it came with the caveat that it would have 'decanoned' IF and that was one reason why she didn't take it.

I like the actress we got and it leaves the door open for her to return either as Colleen Wing or a new character (Leiko Wu?).

She also said that Cox had cut a deal with Marvel years ago but kept mum about it. Presumably Donofrio did too hence their respective cameos in NWH and Hawkeye. It sounds like some of the actors re-negotiated so they could return as either new characters (Mahershala Ali as Blade) or reprise their roles.

[the illustrious mr. kenway]

According to the most recent interview with Jessica Henwick, she got offered to play Xialing but it came with the caveat that it would have 'decanoned' IF and that was one reason why she didn't take it.

I like the actress we got and it leaves the door open for her to return either as Colleen Wing or a new character (Leiko Wu?).

She also said that Cox had cut a deal with Marvel years ago but kept mum about it. Presumably Donofrio did too hence their respective cameos in NWH and Hawkeye. It sounds like some of the actors re-negotiated so they could return as either new characters (Mahershala Ali as Blade) or reprise their roles.

I'm in the "I'll believe when I see it" camp.

The only one I'd wanna reboot is Iron Fist but his problem aren't really in his origin. It's no one's ever figured what to do with him as a character beyond hanging out with Luke Cage.

I'd probably put him in an Urban Fantasy like Buffy and Angel. If you want to put him in someone else's story I think Moon Knight would be interesting.

[Frontier]

According to the most recent interview with Jessica Henwick, she got offered to play Xialing but it came with the caveat that it would have 'decanoned' IF and that was one reason why she didn't take it.

I like the actress we got and it leaves the door open for her to return either as Colleen Wing or a new character (Leiko Wu?).

She also said that Cox had cut a deal with Marvel years ago but kept mum about it. Presumably Donofrio did too hence their respective cameos in NWH and Hawkeye. It sounds like some of the actors re-negotiated so they could return as either new characters (Mahershala Ali as Blade) or reprise their roles.

So I guess it's going to be on a case-by-case basis and depend on the actor.