I'm very excited and humbled to take on the role of Iron Fist.... "I've always dreamed of a role that bridged spiritual discipline and badass superhero… there's a contradiction in those elements that's going to be very fun to play," he said. I am not claiming to be him, his management or anyone associated with him. In addition to brushing up his martial arts skills, the actor is also busy with extensive weight training to give his body more bulk. Actor Finn Jones | Bennett Raglin/WireImage. Once available, it will complete the set of four Marvel TV Netflix series--- Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage as the three others---which eventually, will be gathered into one mini-series to be titled "The Defenders.". Click to expand the Mega Menu Click to Expand Search Input Ahead of the series’ release onto the streaming service on March 17, Marvel has been criticized for its casting of a white man becoming the greatest champion of martial arts, and previously faced pressure to cast an Asian-American actor as the Iron First. To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. 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In an interview with Vulture, Jones was asked what his thoughts were regarding critics’ claim that “Iron Fist” was a racist story about a “white savior who learns Asian martial arts.” In response, Jones replied: “There’s so much outrage in the internet these days, right? There, he learns to fight and comes out as a powerful fighter. Finn Jones, the star of Netflix’s series “Iron Fist,” has responded to the backlash the Marvel series has garnered thus far. And that’s problematic. His character is a martial arts expert and can summon a special power known as the “Iron Fist.” In the show, Danny learns kung-fu after he got adopted by people living in an ancient lost city. However, as Iron Fist himself gets his power from chi, Jones also trains himself mentally and studies Buddhist philosophy and meditation. 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Finn Jones’ Martial Arts Training For Season 2 Of ‘Iron Fist’ He continued by acknowledging the need for more diversity in both the media and in general, but also urged people to watch the show before making judgments. Peter Shinkoda, the actor who was featured in Marvel’s now-canceled “Daredevil” series, accused Jeph... Marvel's The Punisher and Jessica Jones have been axed by Netflix. Read Next: WGA Divestiture Standards Under Scrutiny as WME, CAA Negotiations Drag On, Endemol Shine’s Cris Abrego Shares Hope for Bilingual Programming at Paley Center, Charles King, Nina Shaw Toast Tim and Vicky Mara Story at Independent School Gala, Former First Lady Barbara Bush Dies at 92, Jerry Jeff Walker, Singer-Songwriter Known for ‘Mr. Iron Fist is a Marvel superhero who, at first, doesn't have any special powers. There needs to be more diversity in film and television, in all f—g aspects of life. "After his family meets a tragic fate while on expedition in China, a young Rand is adopted by the people of the mystical lost city of K'un-Lun, where he's taught a magical fighting style. Marvel executives didn’t heed the advice, but they’ve stuck by their decision, having called the “Game of Thrones” veteran the “perfect choice” for the role. It’s unjust. In Iron Fist, Jones played the main character Danny Rand, also known as Iron Fist. Years later, he returns to New York to fight crime," goes the synopsis for Netflix's "Iron Fist.". It's official - Thank you for all your kind words so far. Although former "Game of Thrones" actor Finn Jones showcased some of his fighting skills on the widely followed HBO show, the skills he used on the show were not enough for his role in the upcoming Netflix series" Iron Fist." Determined to deliver what is expected of his mystical martial arts master Danny Rand, aka Iron Fist, character, the actor now subjects himself to rigorous trainings that will not only improve his skills but his physique, too. Nonetheless, there has been commentary that casting Rand’s character as white would ignore the criticism Marvel has received in the past for its relatively uniform group of headlining superheroes. There needs to be more diversity, period. Finn Jones as Iron Fist. Jessica Jones and The Punisher cancelled – what went wrong for Netflix and Marvel? Currently, the upcoming Netflix series is in pre-production stage and is expected for a 2017 release. This is a non-profit website, created by a dedicated fan and nothing more. Unfortunately, this show was picked, for whatever reason. Why don’t people just — look, the issue is that people are judging before they’ve even seen the show. “Not just in television. Watch the show, then make your opinions,” he added. There’s some real s— happening in the world right now that people need to get angry about.”. Finn Jones Central is not affiliated with anyone related to Finn Jones or him. Before Jones was cast, fans started a widely circulated petition asking Marvel to cast an Asian-American in the series. Although former "Game of Thrones" actor Finn Jones showcased some of his fighting skills on the widely followed HBO show, the skills he used on the show were not enough for his role in the upcoming Netflix series" Iron Fist." You don’t even know what we’re doing with it. It’s unfair. Join over 250,000 others to get the top stories curated daily, plus special offers! Finn Jones, the star of Netflix's "Iron Fist," responded to backlash regarding his role as a white male as a champion of martial arts. Please click here to learn how. Finn Jones, who plays Iron Fist on Netflix, shared a little background on what he did to train for the martial arts scenes in season two. © Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. I don’t fully understand, really, but what I say is, Watch the show. ” he said. Do you want award-winning journalism with a Christian worldview, delivered to your inbox?
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