Marvel Studios Moving Forward With Iron Fist Live-Action Adaption!

Marvel Studios Moving Forward With Iron Fist Live-Action Adaption!

Marvel Studios is moving forward on a live action feature version of Iron Fist, hiring XXX screenwriters to draft a film based on the character. Check it Out!

By DCMarvelFreshman - Aug 25, 2010 11:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Iron Fist
Source: Deadline



It seems Marvel Studios is moving forward with the intention of adapting lesser known properties into live-action films. While Marvel has four more films under the preexisting distribution deal with Paramount, including THOR, Captain America, Iron Man 3, and The Avengers, soon Disney will be distributing their films. And now according to Deadline, Marvel is moving forward with one of the films that Disney will distribute, Iron Fist.

"Marvel Studios is moving forward on a live action feature version of Iron Fist, hiring screenwriter Rich Wilkes to draft a movie based on a martial arts expert whose battle with a dragon--ended when he plunged his hands through the beast's molten heart-turned his fists into indestructible weapons."

It may be a few years til we see Danny Rand, whose power through concentration can harness his spiritual energy to augment his physical and mental capabilities, on the big-screen. In April 2003 Steve Carr entered negotiations to direct, and in November 2003 the release date was moved to 2006. Then in March 2007 Carr placed Iron Fist on hold due to scheduling conflicts. Since then, it has been unknown whether or not he'll be directing, or if Marvel Studios will find someone new.

Anyhow, though back in 2000, Ray Park was set to play the Immortal Iron Fist, who do you think could portray Danny in the upcoming adaption.



DCMF - Also, tt's well known that Marvel is adapting Luke Cage & Doctor Strange to the big-screen, so hopefully Marvel will be introducing these characters through solo films, and eventually create a Heroes For Hire film uniting them all. Basically doing the same that they're doing With Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America for The Avengers. What do you think?
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StrangerX
StrangerX - 8/25/2010, 11:51 AM
and here come all the fancasts for the Heros for Hire
RedDevil
RedDevil - 8/25/2010, 12:02 PM
Finally! Can't wait for this!
ElBicho
ElBicho - 8/25/2010, 12:11 PM
I wonder how Ryan Reynolds will fit this into his schedule?
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 8/25/2010, 12:15 PM
It would work better as a Heroes For Hire tv show IMO. But an Iron Fist movie could be cool. Just please, keep Ray Park FAR, FAAAR away from this.
P862010
P862010 - 8/25/2010, 12:15 PM
i know nothing of this guy what is his character like and what does he look like
ROBBEATZZZ
ROBBEATZZZ - 8/25/2010, 12:19 PM
ok ok ok!..gooood issh!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 8/25/2010, 12:26 PM
Just keep SLJ FAR, FAAAR away from this!!!

; P

Seriously and cool news!
TheAdvocate
TheAdvocate - 8/25/2010, 12:31 PM
Go Danny Rand! But then again....Luke and Danny are a package deal!

Sweet Christmas!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 8/25/2010, 12:34 PM
STRANGERX @



MR BEAN for IRON FIST! : P
Nemesys
Nemesys - 8/25/2010, 12:35 PM
Was Dr Strange a part of Heroes for Hire?
ROBBEATZZZ
ROBBEATZZZ - 8/25/2010, 12:35 PM
@ElBicho Ryan Reynolds was set to be DeadPool
kingj420bc
kingj420bc - 8/25/2010, 12:37 PM
ray park is over rated, need some unknown person for this roll
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 8/25/2010, 12:37 PM
Nemesys @ No its just POWERMAN & IRON FIST dude!
P862010
P862010 - 8/25/2010, 12:41 PM
what about Scott Adkins
6of13
6of13 - 8/25/2010, 12:42 PM
WB take note
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 8/25/2010, 12:42 PM
This is VERY VERY good. NOW! Lets get a better director attached to this! Leterrier springs to mind...
marvel72
marvel72 - 8/25/2010, 12:43 PM
@ leee777

powerman & iron fist would be a better movie than just a iron fist movie on its own.

same as ant-man & wasp or hawkeye & mockingbird better as duo's.
ScarletSpidey
ScarletSpidey - 8/25/2010, 12:43 PM
So here's Mr. Wilkes' IMDB page...

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0929186/

...wow, was Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer busy? This isn't exactly confidence inspiring. Hopefully he'll just be writing the first draft of a script that many...MANY other screenwriters will get a crack at.
Denn1s
Denn1s - 8/25/2010, 12:44 PM
ray park FTW ! he said he is interested in the role and the man is a great martial artist. marvel, this is a no-brainer
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 8/25/2010, 12:45 PM
Ray Park can't act.
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 8/25/2010, 12:49 PM
Prachya Pinkaew, the guy who did Ong Bak, maybe? Nah, I don't think he's ever directed and english language movie. Not sure I want to risk Iron Fist on him. Maybe Shang-Chi. Fantastic fight director, however.
jusme6
jusme6 - 8/25/2010, 12:49 PM
^I agree with Tyler

I'm just happy that there's no news about the Ka-Zar movie (a complete waste)
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 8/25/2010, 12:50 PM
Scott Adkins can't act ... either! : P


DEADPOOL @ Hellz yes!
patriautism
patriautism - 8/25/2010, 12:52 PM
@InTylerWeTrust
In most of his movies Ray Park isn't given the CHANCE to act(they change his voice or give him no voice at all).
If you ever watched Heroes when he played Edgar, you would see that he is also an AWESOME actor.
LucasMend
LucasMend - 8/25/2010, 12:53 PM
Sweet, and Jesus Ray Park is horrible, lol Marvel wouldnt be stupid of casting him
tazmaniak
tazmaniak - 8/25/2010, 12:54 PM
I kinda see Danny Rand in his 20s.I don't think he should be an older guy.

I haven't seen him in much, but Cam Gigandet is a good candidate.He's young, white, blond and is a Krav Maga practitioner.He could effortlessly perform Iron Fists fighting style, unlike a regular actor who only got a few months of training.
P862010
P862010 - 8/25/2010, 12:57 PM
guys dont expect rdj casting here lol

iron fist is likely gonna be a 30-40 million dollar project
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 8/25/2010, 12:57 PM
They need to get an actor, first and foremost. Ray Park can do kicks and flips and all that, but what's the point if he can't act? Get someone like Charlie Hunnam or even Ryan Gosling, talented actors who can learn and train to fight.
TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 8/25/2010, 12:57 PM
InTylerWeTrust YOU KNOW YOUR AVATAR BRAD PITT WOULD'VE BEEN MADE GREAT IRON FIST



SCOTT ADKINS IS FTW HOT BODY GREAT MATRIAL ARTS DO YOU HEAR ME @ RANGER 14 HELL YEAH HE CAN MAKE GOOD SUPS LOVE IT

I ALSO HAD THIS GUY FOR IRON FIST HE MIXED MARTIAL ARTISTE AND FIGHTER MAYBE NOT PURE MARTIAL ART EXPERT BUT HE COULD WORK MARVEL WANTS SOME ONE UNKNOWN FOR ROLES AND LESS PAY THIS GUY LESS PAY LESS KNOW





@ no to charlie hunman

charlie hunnman aka ka-zar


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patriautism
patriautism - 8/25/2010, 1:06 PM
Ryan gosling talented? He acts the exact same in every role, even in Lars And The Real Girl.
80sFace
80sFace - 8/25/2010, 1:11 PM
They need an actor not a martial arts expert. Ray Park couldn't act his way out of a Chinese food container. It's like all the people crowing for Triple H to play Thor - sh*t like that's not going to happen because Marvel goes for actors, not pretty boys with hot bodies that so many of you guys like (not that there's anything wrong with it).

Maybe a Timothy Oliphant type, just younger.
Talontd
Talontd - 8/25/2010, 1:12 PM
Excellent Actor...

Would LOVE to do a Martial Arts CBM...

Has studied Martial Arts since he was 8yrs old...

Ryan Phillippe IS Danny Rand/Iron Fist!!!



AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 8/25/2010, 1:13 PM
Charlie Hunnam is great actor and he knows martial arts! So Charlie Hunnam as Iron Fist! My other choice is Scott Porter.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 8/25/2010, 1:13 PM
Great stuff! Park could pull off the role physically but I don't think he's a strong enough actor. I dunno, have to have a think about that one.

Anyway, great news, hopefully it comes together.
SHAZAM171
SHAZAM171 - 8/25/2010, 1:14 PM
Let's find a younger and a better actor than Ray Park. Sorry, I love Ray Park but the guy can't act. Sorry LOL And Scott Adkins well can you say porn acting?? LOL Keep looking Marvel. LOL
TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 8/25/2010, 1:15 PM
Gusto I WOULD LOVE TO GO WITH YOU ON DATE MY SWEETPIE LOL
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 8/25/2010, 1:22 PM
Excellent news. It's good to hear Marvel are moving ahead with this character...I just hope that they wont automatically make the likes of Iron Fist, Doctor Stange and Luke Cage a part of The Avengers. It would be great if they started laying the groundwork for a Defenders or Marvel Knights movie which could cross over into The Avengers!
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