Finn Jones Acknowledges Iron Fist Critiques, Aims to Prove Doubters Wrong

Charlie Cox's successful transition from Netflix to the MCU as Daredevil has sparked speculation about potential comebacks for other members of The Defenders. Finn Jones, who portrayed Iron Fist, recently expressed his eagerness to return to the role, stating, "I'm here and I'm ready." Jones last played Danny Rand in Season 2 of the Iron Fist Netflix series and in The Defenders, where he teamed up with Daredevil/Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), Luke Cage (Mike Colter), and Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter).

Despite a less favorable reception to Jones' portrayal of Iron Fist compared to the other Defenders, the character's inclusion in future MCU projects remains uncertain. However, Daredevil's reintroduction to the MCU has reignited hope for a revival of The Defenders saga, with recent reports suggesting Marvel is "exploring" the idea.

At LaConve, an anime convention in Monterrey, NL, Mexico, Jones addressed the criticism of his Iron Fist performance directly. He acknowledged the mixed reactions from fans, saying, "[There is a] willingness for the fans to see that happen. There's a lot of willingness for the fans to see that not happen as well. I'm very aware of the critiques of the character and my role in it. My response to that is like, give me a f***ing chance, man. I'm here and I'm ready. I want to prove people wrong. So I would love to see that happen."

Daredevil: Born Again continues the narrative established in the Netflix series, which was part of a smaller-scale Marvel universe featuring shows like Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, and Luke Cage. These series, along with the broader Defenders storyline, have now been officially integrated into the MCU canon and are available on Disney+. Jon Bernthal's Punisher, another character from the Netflix universe, also makes an appearance in Daredevil: Born Again.

Finn Jones last played Iron Fist in 2018. Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic.