Marvel's Next Film... The Black Panther or Iron Fist?

Marvel's Next Film... The Black Panther or Iron Fist?

It is looking likely that the next film Marvel Studios is adapting will either be about the The Black Panther or Iron Fist.

Editorial Opinion
By cookiepussproduction - Nov 16, 2009 03:11 PM EST
Filed Under: Black Panther



Could it be that the prince of Wakanda, Black Panther, and the master martial artist, Iron Fist, are the next ones in line to get film adaptions at Marvel Studios?



1. Back in March 2009, it was reported by Variety (a very reliable source mind you), that Marvel Studios (the studio behind Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, and the upcoming Iron Man 2, Thor, The First Avenger: Captain America and the ensemble film, The Avengers) was hiring writers to tackle bringing such characters as Iron Fist, Black Panther, Cable, Doctor Strange and The Vision to the big screen. Obviously, in my opinion, this means that these are the characters Marvel are most enthusiastic about bringing to the big screen after The Avengers, and honestly I agree. Well, at least about Iron Fist, Black Panther and Doctor Strange. The problem with Cable is that he should be with the X-Men and The Vision should not be introduced yet I dont think.

2. Then in June 2009, Kevin Feige, the man who is president of production of the company said that there would be a new film announced that would be released in 2012. This seems to make it even more likely that at least one of those characters will definantly be on the big screen in a couple years. It could be another production, but the fact of the matter is that since these characters were revealed to have been in at least writing stages only three months before Feige admitted to another film, seems to show that one of those characters will probably be this 2012 film.



3. In July 2009, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje revealed that he is in discussions with Marvel to play The Black Panther, the prince of Wakanda. "We're talking to Marvel about Black Panther… This is the first round, so hopefully they'll look at G.I. Joe and see the potential, but it's about time we have a black superhero.", said Adewale. Frankly, this seems to point further that Black Panther is probably the 2012 film. Interestingly, notice Adewale revealed this only a month after the internet started speculating about what this new Marvel Studios oriented film could be. Also, who knows, The Avengers could even set up The Black Panther considering they would be released the same year and Panther was in the Ultimate Avengers 2 animated film so why not?

4. Then just this month, it was reported on this very site that while Marvel confirmed that Thor and Captain America games were being released in 2011 (you would have to be stupid to not see that coming), Marvel has gone out of its way to trademark Iron Fist as a video game. Now it is possible that Iron Fist is just getting a game, but I dont understand why they would do one if there was no reason behind it? It is not like they release games for comic book characters just for the hell of it these days, the only superhero that has got video games without a movie to coincide with is Spider-Man, Batman and the X-Men, but those are big A-list superheroes. Most people have no idea who Iron Fist is so why would a video game adaption be successful if there was no movie for it to rely on? Again, Iron Fist was in writing preperations not too long ago, so a movie must be coming.

So I just found all this info and found it very amusing. I think it would be clever if Marvel used those two characters in the next wave of films being released after The Avengers. Because these two have major potential to be popular, and they both represent a different aspect of the Marvel universe that would be great in there new Marvel film universe. Iron Fist represents martial artists, and I guarantee that alone could make Iron Fist interesting to non-Iron Fist comic readers. Then The Black Panther is badass and can definantly make for a new kind of superhero film, and Marvel needs to introduce a black superhero into there film family of heroes. Doctor Strange has also been widely rumored to get a film after The Avengers, which is just as much interesting considering he represents magic and sorcery of the Marvel universe.

I am very excited about the idea of these characters finally getting on the big screen and I think once they do these films, there will be a new found respect for them.
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LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/16/2009, 3:59 PM
How about BOTH!!!

Good article @ COOKIE!! ; )



ElBicho
ElBicho - 11/16/2009, 4:03 PM
Black Panther and Iron Fist!!!

Fricking sweet!!!
StuckInPanels
StuckInPanels - 11/16/2009, 4:51 PM
IRON FIST, IRON FIST, IRON FIST....did i mention IRON FIST XD!!!!...people love kung fu movies, bring this character to the big screen...not in his original outfit...the one in the immortal Iron Fist series would be much more suited
InSpace
InSpace - 11/16/2009, 5:15 PM
BlackAirs@Hell Yeah!

Does any1 have any other suggestions for Iron Fist other than Ray Park?

LEEE@I Love Ray Park for the role I just want to see who else could play him.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/16/2009, 5:35 PM
REVENGE @ Lol! ; D

InSpace @ PARK wants IRON FIST, he loves the character plus he's a bad ass Martial Artist and actor, perfect i tell ya!!

Watchtower31
Watchtower31 - 11/16/2009, 5:50 PM
I rather see Iron Fist but i think something really cool could be done with the Black Panther story.It could be something like Apacolypto and 10,000 B.C. but in Africa.

Ray Park would be the best for the role. He's bad ass at martial arts and needs a leading actor debut. Maybe Jason Statham could do it.
InSpace
InSpace - 11/16/2009, 6:14 PM
WatchTower@LEEE@I know I just want to see other choices,cause so far I have only seen Ray Park for the Role.
tazmaniak
tazmaniak - 11/16/2009, 6:28 PM
Heroes For Hire!If you do Iron Fist, you gotta do Luke Cage.
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 11/16/2009, 6:53 PM
Charlie Hunnam is perfect for Iron Fist. Ray Park can't act in any role that requires a speaking voice. All he's good for is stunts.

legionbecks
legionbecks - 11/16/2009, 8:41 PM
Revenge @ by the looks of the pic no wonder you are rooting for Djimon Hounsou ;p, joking man lol.
anyhow i dont care what movie they do just bring a cbm movie which is loyal to its source.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 11/16/2009, 9:56 PM
so i take it we won't be seeing this until after the avengers?? they should probably do black panther so he could tie in with an avengers sequel.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 11/16/2009, 9:57 PM
ray park can't act. there's a reason he's only had 10 lines total in every movie he's ever been in. and darth maul doesn't count, they had someone voice over ray park's voice...yeah, it was that good.
TheJester
TheJester - 11/17/2009, 8:22 AM
Ray Park and Djimon Hounsou have always been my picks.
ironfistfan
ironfistfan - 11/17/2009, 11:25 AM
Ray Park is best fit for Iron Fist...WIth black panther i will go for Djimon or Adewale.
Jordacar
Jordacar - 11/17/2009, 11:38 PM
They should make an Iron Fist movie and a Luke Cage movie back-to-back. Then do a team-up movie.
Jordacar
Jordacar - 11/18/2009, 10:48 PM
I was thinking either Charlie Hunnam or Cam Gigandet as Rand. Singleton keeps saying Tyrese is his top pick for Cage, and I would be cool with that.
iNsaneMilesy
iNsaneMilesy - 11/19/2009, 6:01 PM
Heh, Darth Maul and Adebisi.
badsciencemonk
badsciencemonk - 11/22/2009, 8:00 AM
What about Taylor Lautner for Iron Fist. He is a martial arts forms champion
icebergslick
icebergslick - 12/16/2009, 8:37 AM
Terry Crews for Luke Cage
Ray Park for Iron Fist
Henry Simmons for T'Challa the Black Panther
Teklock
Teklock - 10/17/2010, 2:25 PM
Taylor Lautner, seriously? I mean, seriously? People complain about Ray Parks acting and then pick Twilight actors as his replacement? Ugh.

Ray Park or maybe Charlie Hunnam. But no Cam Gigandet and no Taylor Lautner. I would cry.
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