Marvel's Iron Fist First Look at Finn Jones as Danny Rand

Production got under way in New York City today on the Marvel/Netflix seriesIron Fist, which doesn’t have a release date set at this time. It didn’t take long for the first set photos to surface, courtesy of the Tumblr page Delevingned, which offers our first look atFinn Joneson the set asDanny Rand. Unfortunately, we don’t get to see the actor in his fullIron Fistcostume, but hopefully we’ll get to see that very soon.

Marvel also confirmed two newIron Fist cast members,Jessica StroupandTom Pelphrey, who are playing Joy and Ward Meachum, childhood acquaintances of Danny Rand’s who now play an important role in Rand Enterprises. The children of Harold Meachum (David Wenham), Joy and Ward have spent their lives building Rand Enterprises to its current standing in the world, only to have all their work put in jeopardy when Danny returns to claim his birthright. Here’s whatJeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Head of Marvel Television, had to say about the casting.

“With the terrific addition of the very talentedJessicaandTom, we’ve now brought the entire Meachum family together. While Marvel couldn’t be happier, Danny’s mission just got a lot more complicated.”

StroupandPelphreycomplete the cast of series regulars for Marvel’s latestNetflix series, which includesFinn Jonesas Danny Rand,Jessica Henwickas Colleen Wing, and David Wenham as Harold Meachum. InIron Fist, Daniel Rand returns to New York City after being missing for years. He fights against the criminal element corrupting New York City with his incredible kung-fu mastery and ability to summon the awesome power of the fieryIron Fist. Here’s what Executive Producer andShowrunner Scott Buckhad to say in his statement.

“I’m very happy to haveJessicaandTomas our Joy and Ward Meachum. Much like Danny Rand’s past is a mystery to us, we’ll discover along the way that the Meachum children have intriguing secrets of their own.”

Marvel’sIron Fistis produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix. We’ll be sure to keep you posted with more updates onIron Fistas production continues in New York City, along with news about when this TV series will debut on the streaming service. Until then, take a look at the first set photos below featuringIron FiststarFinn Jonesas Danny Rand.