Unlike the other shows in Netflix’s Marvel saga, Iron Fist did not enjoy a positive reception in its run. The show starring Finn Jones received largely negative reviews. However, as the shows are now canon to the MCU timeline, it looks like Jessica Henwick is all set to replace Finn Jones as the titular character in the MCU.
A new rumor by a trusted insider suggests that Finn Jones’ Danny Rand will appear in the MCU, but the female Iron Fist will get the central role in the rumored upcoming show.
Although Season 2’s ending of the Netflix show already showed Henwick’s Colleen Wing as the new Iron Fist, the fans were mad over the recent update. Once again, the M-She-U debate was raised, and the superhero company was accused of gender-swapping a crucial character.
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Is a new Iron Fist show in development?
According to new reports, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is now serious with their street-level superheroes and will likely feature them in the iconic Devil’s Reign story arc. Reportedly, Daredevil: Born Again will be the first step towards it. Amidst all this, a new Iron Fist show is also rumored to be in development by insider Daniel Richtman (via @DanielRPK)
However, the news comes with a catch. It is stated that although Finn Jones‘ Danny Rand will appear in the show, the central character will be a woman.
A new project for 'IRON FIST' is rumored to be in development with a woman in the main role.
Finn Jones could potentially return as Danny Rand, but he won't be the main Iron Fist going forward in the MCU
(via: @DanielRPK) pic.twitter.com/cEyBNje8iB
— Daredevil Updates (@DDevilUpdates) January 27, 2024
The fans who have watched the Netflix show fully might have understood that it is a potential hint to Jessica Henwick‘s Colleen Wing. Following a disappointing run by Finn Jones, Jessica Henwick took over the mantle after the conclusion of Iron Fist Season 2. It will be interesting to see if the character gets any prior introduction in the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again series.
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The fans want a different approach with Iron Fist
As soon as the Iron Fist series rumor went viral, an internet debate was raised among fans. While some fans were excited over Jessica Henwick’s potential MCU debut, some claimed that Finn Jones was not the problem in the original series. On the other hand, a section of fans have also expressed interest in having a main show with Jessica Henwick and a Heroes for Hire project with Danny Rand and Luke Cage.
We have collected some tweets from the fans to look at the reactions:
people be complaining that it's a female lead lmao I feel like no one has seen the end of iron fist season 2
I'd like to see how this will be played out but I also hope they have Finn Jones come back
— Harv (@HKornbread) January 27, 2024
They should just bring back Jessica Henwick. There are so many cool stories that they haven’t told with Iron Fist.
— Colby_R (@Colfern326) January 27, 2024
Nah it hasn’t even started and they want to replace him with a female iron fist lmaoo
— nunyabiz (@nunyabiz102299) January 27, 2024
We need Heroes for Hire still
— Korpse (@Korpse5047) January 27, 2024
makes total sense after season 2 really shouldn’t be that shocking
also colleen was always the best character in the show anyway https://t.co/A6ibn3tLlI pic.twitter.com/BokBUZcIPj
— lenny (@loonylikemytune) January 27, 2024
Would be cool for Danny and Luke to bring the Heroes for Hire and Colleen or whoever to be the main solo Iron Fist https://t.co/LlvLDtVHiE
— ThatGuy 🇵🇸 (@OSthatguy) January 27, 2024
It will be interesting to see if it is Jessica Henwick or if the MCU decides to bring someone new as the character. In the comics, the Heroes for Hire was a prominent element in Danny Rand and Luke Cage’s story. The ardent comic book fans will go wild if the MCU also plans to work on that story arc.
The two seasons of Netflix’s Iron Fist can now be streamed on Disney+.
