The Iron Fist Trailer and Sigourney Weaver Joins The Cast As Villain

Netflix and Marvel released the new information about the project at the New York Comic-Con.

Featuring the cast of the Netflix original series Marvel’s Iron Fist making their first-ever con appearance, including Finn Jones, Jessica Henwick, Jessica Stroup, Tom Pelphrey, David Wenham, Rosario Dawson and showrunner and Executive Producer, Scott Buck.

Jon Bernthal, who plays the title role of Frank Castle/The Punisher, introduced Deborah Ann Woll to the fans, announcing that she will be joining him in Marvel’s The Punisher, where she will reprise the role of Karen Page, whom viewers first met in Marvel’s Daredevil.

Netflix original series Marvel’s The Defenders united on stage for the first time. Charlie Cox from Marvel’s Daredevil, Krysten Ritter from Marvel’s Jessica Jones, and Mike Colter from Marvel’s Luke Cage joined Finn Jones from Marvel’s Iron Fist.

Sigourney Weaver, who joined them on stage, was announced as playing the villain in Marvel’s The Defenders!

“Marvel is honored to have an actress of her caliber and status join what is already our biggest show ever! She is by definition a class act,” said Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer and Head of Marvel Television.

“Sigourney Weaver, what more is there to say,” said Cindy Holland,Vice President of original content at Netflix. “She’s a formidable actress and we are thrilled to have her join our remarkable cast alongside Charlie, Krysten, Mike and Finn.”

Marvel’s Iron Fist debuts Friday, March 17 2017 at 12:01am PT in all territories where Netflix is available, The drama will premiere with 13 one-hour episodes.