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Finn Jones to Reprise Iron Fist Role in Daredevil: Born Again Season 3
The return of the Netflix Defenders cast signals Marvel's commitment to continuity
Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:21pm
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The highly anticipated return of the Netflix Defenders cast in Daredevil: Born Again signals Marvel's commitment to embracing the continuity of its previous streaming series.NYC TodayPhotos from the set of Daredevil: Born Again have confirmed the return of Finn Jones as Danny Rand/Iron Fist, alongside fellow Netflix Defenders stars Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones and Mike Colter as Luke Cage. While Iron Fist was widely panned, the author argues that Jones' comeback is good news, as it shows Marvel Studios' willingness to embrace the continuity established in the previous Netflix series.
Why it matters
Bringing back the full Defenders cast, including the divisive Iron Fist character, signals that Marvel is committed to maintaining the continuity and tone of the previous Netflix shows, rather than starting over from scratch. This approach is seen as preferable to the confusing continuity issues that plagued Fox's X-Men film franchise when they attempted a reboot.
The details
Originally, Daredevil: Born Again was envisioned as a legal procedural that would continue using Charlie Cox as Daredevil and Vincent D'Onofrio as Kingpin, but with few returning supporting characters and limited ties to the Netflix continuity. However, late in production, the show was overhauled to more fully embrace the previous Netflix series, which the author believes was a positive change.
- Photos from the Daredevil: Born Again set began circulating on April 7, 2026, confirming the return of the Netflix Defenders cast.
The players
Finn Jones
The actor who portrayed Danny Rand/Iron Fist in the Netflix series of the same name.
Krysten Ritter
The actress who portrayed Jessica Jones in the Netflix series of the same name.
Mike Colter
The actor who portrayed Luke Cage in the Netflix series of the same name.
Charlie Cox
The actor who portrayed Daredevil in the Netflix series of the same name.
Vincent D'Onofrio
The actor who portrayed Kingpin in the Netflix Daredevil series.
What they’re saying
“You can't take the baby that is Daredevil without at least some of the bathwater that is Iron Fist.”
— Brian Vanhooker, Author
What’s next
Fans will be eager to see how Marvel Studios integrates the Netflix Defenders characters into the larger Daredevil: Born Again storyline, and whether the return of Finn Jones as Iron Fist will help redeem the character after the poorly received Netflix series.
The takeaway
Marvel Studios' decision to fully embrace the continuity and characters established in the previous Netflix series, including the divisive Iron Fist, signals a commitment to maintaining narrative coherence and pleasing loyal fans, even if it means incorporating some less popular elements.
