Game Of Thrones actor to play Iron Fist

The line-up for Marvel and Netflix’s The Defenders is complete as the role of Iron Fist has now been cast.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Game of Thrones actor Finn Jones has landed the starring role. He joins Charlie Cox’s Daredevil, Krysten Ritter’s Jessica Jones and Mike Colter’s Luke Cage.

Jones as Ser Loras Tyrell, The Knight of Flowers in Game of Thrones

Iron Fist will be the fourth Marvel-Netflix series which will lead into the miniseries event The Defenders. Here’s Marvel’s official plot synopsis for Iron Fist: “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.”

Finn Jones can next be seen in Games of Thrones season 6.