Marvel Studios and Netflix have cast Jessica Stroup (90210, The Following, The Hills Have Eyes 2) and Tom Pelphrey (Guiding Light, Banshee) in their upcoming Iron Fist series.
Stroup and Pelphrey will be playing siblings Joy and Ward Meachum respectively.
A description of both characters in the show can be read below:
“The children of Harold Meachum (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. They are childhood acquaintances of Danny Rand’s who now play an important role in Rand Enterprises.”
“In Marvel’s Iron Fist, Danny 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 fiery Iron Fist.”
Iron Fist is expected to premiere sometime in 2017 on Netflix.
Thoughts on this news? Are you looking forward to seeing Jessica Stroup and Tom Pelphrey as part of the Iron Fist cast?
By Ruari Williamson
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