Netflix's "Iron Fist's" synopsis has been revealed.
Scott Buck will serve as showrunner in the Marvel/Netflix series "Iron Fist."
Marvel TV head Jeph Loeb has officially announced Buck's participation in the Netflix series.
"Scott came in with a take on Iron Fist that quite simply knocked us off our feet," said Loeb in a statement published by Heroic Hollywood. "We always look for the most creative minds in the field to help us bring our heroes to life, and with Scott we've found someone that can deliver yet another great series in the ongoing story of The Defenders."
For those unfamiliar, Buck has previously worked on TV series' "Nikki," "Everybody Loves Raymond" and the HBO series "Six Feet Under." His most recently served as show-runner for "Dexter" in its final four seasons.
"I've always been drawn to writing complex, intriguing characters, and that's what most excites me about the opportunity to bring Danny Rand and "Iron Fist" to life with Marvel on Netflix," Buck said.
Below is the official "Iron Fist" synopsis courtesy of courtesy of Comic Book.
"Returning to New York City after being missing for years, Daniel Rand 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."
Joining "Jessica Jones," "Daredevil" and "Luke Cage," "Iron Fist" will be the last hero to be introduced to Marvel's street-level cinematic universe before the team-up series "Defenders" come out.
"Marvel's Iron Fist" is the fourth series as part of an overall deal between Marvel Television and Netflix, which has already released the critically-acclaimed first seasons of "Marvel's Daredevil" and "Marvel's Jessica Jones," with "Marvel's Luke Cage" premiering in 2016. All four heroes will then unite in the mini-series event "Marvel's The Defenders.""
