Finn Jones Acknowledges Iron Fist Critiques, Seeks Redemption

Charlie Cox's successful transition from Netflix's Daredevil to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has sparked speculation about potential comebacks for other members of The Defenders. Finn Jones, who portrayed Iron Fist in the Netflix series, has expressed his readiness to reprise his role as Danny Rand. Jones last played the character in Season 2 of Iron Fist and in the crossover series The Defenders, where he teamed up with Daredevil (Charlie Cox), Luke Cage (Mike Colter), and Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter).

Despite mixed reviews of his portrayal, with some fans less enthusiastic about Iron Fist compared to other Defenders, Jones remains hopeful. At the LaConve anime convention in Monterrey, NL, Mexico, he addressed the criticism head-on, stating, "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's reintroduction into the MCU through "Daredevil: Born Again" has not only continued the story from Netflix but also officially integrated the Netflix shows into the MCU canon, now available on Disney+. This integration extends to other characters like Jon Bernthal's Punisher, who also appears in "Daredevil: Born Again."

With the successful return of Daredevil and the official recognition of the Netflix series within the MCU, fans are hopeful for more comebacks from The Defenders. Recent reports suggest that Marvel is "exploring" the idea, which could potentially include a return for Finn Jones as Iron Fist.

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