Originally published October 9, 2016. Updated November 30, 2022.
Last night Marvel Television held its Iron Fist panel at New York Comic-Con, the climax of which saw Marvel bringing out The Defenders – Charlie Cox (Daredevil), Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones), Mike Colter (Luke Cage) and Finn Jones (Iron Fist) – to the stage, along with Sigourney Weaver, who was confirmed as playing the villain in the superhero team-up.
“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 Marvel’s Head of Television Jeph Loeb, with Netflix’s Cindy Holland adding: “Sigourney Weaver, what more is there to say. She’s a formidable actress and we are thrilled to have her join our remarkable cast alongside Charlie, Krysten, Mike and Finn.”
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Check out a video of The Defenders assembled on stage here…
Our heroes in the same place for the very first time. But they’re not alone… #TheDefenders #MarvelNYCC pic.twitter.com/ia8BkM1LBj
— The Defenders (@TheDefenders) October 9, 2016
In other casting news from the panel, it was also announced that Daredevil star Deborah Ann Woll is reprising the role of Karen Page alongside Jon Bernthal in The Punisher, although you’ll already know that if you’ve seen the recent set photos.
