Charlie Cox's successful transition from Netflix to the MCU as Daredevil has sparked excitement and speculation about potential comebacks for other members of The Defenders. Finn Jones, who portrayed Iron Fist, has expressed his eagerness to return to the role, stating at a recent anime convention, LaConve, in Monterrey, NL, Mexico, "I’m here and I’m ready." Jones last played Danny Rand in 2018 during Season 2 of the Iron Fist Netflix series and in The Defenders, where he teamed up with Daredevil (Charlie Cox), Luke Cage (Mike Colter), and Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter).
Despite mixed reactions to Jones' portrayal of Iron Fist, the character's potential inclusion in the MCU remains a topic of interest. While some fans were critical of Jones' performance, Daredevil's successful integration into the MCU has fueled hopes for a revival of The Defenders. Recent reports suggest that Marvel is "exploring" this possibility.
Acknowledging the criticism, Jones addressed the audience at LaConve, 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."
The integration of the Netflix Marvel universe into the MCU canon, now available on Disney+, has opened the door for other characters to make a comeback. This is evident with Jon Bernthal’s Punisher, who has also transitioned from Netflix to appear in the upcoming series, Daredevil: Born Again, which continues the story begun on Netflix.
As the MCU continues to expand, the possibility of seeing more familiar faces from The Defenders remains an exciting prospect for fans. Finn Jones' willingness to return and his acknowledgment of past critiques show a readiness to improve and contribute to the evolving MCU narrative.
