Black Panther: Eyes of Wakanda: Who Could Play Iron Fist?

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As a long-time Marvel fan who has witnessed the evolution of the MCU since the early days, I must say that the potential introduction of Iron Fist into Black Panther: Eyes of Wakanda has me absolutely jittery with anticipation! Finn Jones’ portrayal of the character in the past was not without its flaws, but his expressed desire to continue in the role and his apparent enthusiasm for the MCU have certainly piqued my interest.

At the D23 panel for Marvel Animation’s “Black Panther: Eyes of Wakanda”, it seems like they’re bringing Iron Fist into the MCU! The creators hinted at the new project delving into undiscovered cities, one of which is guarded by a man with a radiant fist and whose name is also his title. Finn Jones, who played the role in “Iron Fist” and “The Defenders”, might be back to embody the character again. But fans are curious: will he reprise the role, or will another actor step into those gloves?

It has been confirmed that Finn Jones will reprise his role as Iron Fist in the MCU, specifically in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. As for who might play Iron Fist in the upcoming animated series, here are some possibilities.

Is Finn Jones returning as Iron Fist in Black Panther: Eyes of Wakanda?

As a dedicated gamer, I’m eagerly awaiting the release of Black Panther: Eyes of Wakanda, but, as of now, there’s no confirmation that Finn Jones will reprise his role as Iron Fist in this upcoming adventure.

In recent years, Jones has frequently shown an eagerness to return to his role in the MCU. For instance, in a 2022 interview with ComicBook, he spoke of his desire to carry on playing this character and suggested that there was potential for further development. Additionally, he expressed interest in collaborating on a Heroes for Hire TV series alongside Mike Colter’s Luke Cage, and even proposed the idea of co-starring in it.

In a 2024 interview with The Nerd Shepherd, Jones later shared similar thoughts. Before this interview, in March of 2024, Jones hinted at potentially reprising his role as Iron Fist with a cryptic tease.

Which actor could play Iron Fist in Marvel’s Black Panther: Eyes of Wakanda series?

As an ardent Marvel fan, I must say there’s a multitude of gifted actors out there who could potentially step into the role of Iron Fist, should Finn Jones choose not to return for another stint in the MCU.

A Reddit thread from r/Fancast has listed several notable Hollywood names. Furthermore, fans who commented on the post also listed their picks, in addition to some of them agreeing with the user who posted on the thread. Here are some notable names from the thread discussion:

  • Henry Golding
  • Steven Yeun
  • Dacre Montgomery
  • Riz Ahmed
  • Dev Patel
  • Leo Howard

In this collection, each actor has demonstrated impressive acting skills and the capacity to portray action scenes convincingly through their characters in diverse films and series such as Snake Eyes, The Walking Dead, Stranger Things, Sound of Metal, Monkey Man, and Conan the Barbarian.

Beyond being an actor, Leo Howard brings his skills as a martial artist to the table, which is not just beneficial but almost necessary for the part he plays. Yet, it’s unclear at this point whether Finn Jones will return to his role or if Marvel decides to cast someone else instead.

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2024-08-12 23:10