Those Marvel folks and their sneaky casting announcements…
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— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) April 11, 2016
Clicking through on the link for this one takes you to Marvel’s site and an announcement that David Wenham (300, Lord of the Rings) has been cast in Marvel’s Iron Fist.
credit: Marvel.com
Wenham will play Harold Meachum, A ruthless corporate leader who was partners with Danny Rand’s parents at the time of their deaths. What role he plays in Danny’s past and future will be revealed over the course of the series.
Both show-runner Scott Buck and Head of Marvel Television Jeph Loeb had great things to say about the addition.
“I’m very excited to have David as our Harold Meachum. David is capable of displaying raw, visceral strength as well as extremely keen intelligence… This will add up to a character of complex depth who will keep us off balance all season.” said Buck.
“David brings both a vulnerability and a danger to his many diverse roles…This key quality creates a gravitas our series requires as Danny unravels the secrets behind Rand Enterprises.” added Loeb
He joins Game of Thrones alums Finn Jones and Jessica Henwick who were previously announced, playing Danny Rand/Iron Fist and Colleen Wing respectively.
What do you think of how this cast is shaping up FANdemaniacs? Let us know in the comments below!
