IRON FIST Adds LORD OF THE RINGS And 300 Actor David Wenham As 'Harold Meachum'
Thanks to leaked character bios we already knew Harold Meachum would be a part of Netflix's Iron Fist, and now Marvel has officially announced that Aussie actor David Wenham will be playing him.
As Marvel and Netflix's Iron Fist series prepares to kick off production, the cast announcements are coming in more frequently.
Earlier today we had word that Arleo Dordar may have signed on in an undisclosed role (though that's still just a rumor for the time being) and now Marvel has officially announced that David Wenham (the last two Lord Of The Rings movies, 300, The Proposition) will be playing the villainous role of Harold Meachum.
A ruthless corporate leader, Harold Meachum was partners with Danny Rand’s parents at the time of their deaths. What role he plays in Danny’s past and future will be revealed over the course of the series.
“I’m very excited to have David as our Harold Meachum. David is capable of displaying raw, visceral strength as well as extremely keen intelligence,” said Executive Producer and Showrunner, Scott Buck. “This will add up to a character of complex depth who will keep us off balance all season."
"David brings both a vulnerability and a danger to his many diverse roles,” said Executive Producer/Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb. “This key quality creates a gravitas our series requires as Danny unravels the secrets behind Rand Enterprises."
The other confirmed Iron Fist cast members are Finn Jones (Danny Rand) and Jessica Henwick (Colleen Wing).
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