TheMarvel Cinematic Universeis about to introduce a new Iron Fist, as another version of the hero has been cast in the franchise. While there aren’t any moreMarvel moviesscheduled for 2025, the frnachise has several TV shows still coming out for the rest of the year.
Following the release ofThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, the MCU will be revisiting the world of animation withEyes of Wakanda, set to premiere on August 1 on Disney+. One of the characters included inEyes of Wakandaisa new Iron Fist, with the series serving as a prequel.
While details have been limited about the new Iron Fist, the actor has finally been revealed.Jona Xiaorevealed on her official Instagram page thatshe is set to voice the character inEyes of Wakanda. Check out her full announcement below:
In her video post, Xiao stated,“So stoked to reveal I’m playing the MCU’s 1st ever female Iron Fist! Catch Marvel’s ‘Eyes of Wakanda,’ dropping on Disney+ August 1st!“Eyes of Wakandawill consist of four episodes and was developed byBlack PantherandBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreverdirector Ryan Coogler.
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At the time of this story’s publication, it’s unknown what the name of Xiao’s character is.It’s unclear if the show is creating a new Iron Fist, or using someone from the comics. The fact thatEyes of Wakandafeatures a female version of the hero shows thatthe MCU’s Iron Fistis being honored after the Marvel-Netflix shows became canon to the franchise.
While Xiao’s character is chronologically the first female Iron Fist,it won’t be the first time that fans have seen a woman wield that power in the MCU. Colleen Wing became the next user duringIron Fistseason 2. WithEyes of Wakandabeing a prequel, it won’t contradict anything related tothe MCU’s Danny Rand, or Colleen, for that matter.
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With Xiao confirming the casting, it will be exciting to see what her Iron Fist will be like intheEyes of WakandaTV show, especially as there are no details known yet about her character. However, with the prequel setting at their disposal,there are a lot of directions they can take with Xiao’s Iron Fistas the MCU’s history gets more fleshed out.
In general,it will be fascinating to see what new layers of the MCU will be revealed throughEyes of Wakanda. WithEyes of Wakandapremiering on August 1 on Disney+, fans won’t have to wait too long to see what is in store with Xiao’s Iron Fist.
