The Defenders
Fans of Marvel ’s dearly departedDaredevil - ledDefendersgroup of Netflix shows got simultaneously exciting and heartbreaking news show today , with one of the display ' most beloved stars confirming Marvel once reckon a spin - off show for the characters Colleen Wing and Misty Knight . Of of course , that was beforeNetflix begin systematically canceling all theDefendersshowsin 2018 , make them the first victims of Marvel parent Disney ’s decision to start its own , rival streaming service . Iron Fistwas the first to go , which did n’t come as a everlasting electric shock given the serial ' lukewarm response among fans . But when the ax strike down next onLuke Cageand evenDaredevilitself , fan knew it was the end of an earned run average . Netflix end off the dealership by canceling fan favoritesJessica JonesandThe Punisher , making it reset the streamer was getting out of the Marvel TV business ahead of the arrival of Disney+ .
By that time , fans were already speculating about a whirl - off based on Marvel’sDaughters of the Dragoncomics that paired the characters of Knight and Wing — both of whom were a big part of theDefendersuniverse . Simone Missick debuted as Misty Knight in the first time of year ofLuke batting cage , whileJessica Henwick first appeared as Colleen WingonIron Fist , chop-chop becoming the most pop fiber on the show . Both women also popped up onThe Defendersand on each other ’s shows , as history consistently brought the twain together . Among themany plot threads exit dangling from the Marvel Netflix showswas what seemed to be an imminent squad - up for Knight and Wing .
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Now comes confirmation that aDaughters of the Dragonshow was actually talked about by the folks at Marvel TV.ComicBookMovie.comspoke to Jessica Henwick , and the actress looked back wistfully at what might have been . " There had been very light word aboutDaughters of the Dragonhappening , " Henwick revealed , " which I would have get it on because turn polar Simone was such a dream , and I think she ’s so talented and complete for the role . " Missick has since moved on to the CBS legal dramaAll Rise , while Henwick has the movieLove and Monsterspremiering this Friday and isslated for a major role inThe Matrix 4 .
The actress was philosophical about the missed opportunity . " I do remember some very vague discussions , " Henwick aver , " but you keep your fingers intersect and never know what ’s going to happen in this diligence . I ’m just beaming I fetch to act as such an incredible electric discharge with Colleen , and I feel very well-chosen that we ended on such a mellow note for her . " Indeed , the 2d time of year ofIron Fistended with the tantalizing prospect of Colleen becoming the new Iron Fist in season three — a observation of how democratic Henwick ’s portrayal had become .
But is it too late forDaughters of the Dragon?Fans are routinely hypothesize aboutincorporatingDefenderscharacters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe — even actor Vincent D’Onofrio has meditate about fetch hisDaredevilvillainKingpinto the MCU ’s thirdSpider - Man . But perhaps the good place for these graphic symbol to return would be on Hulu . After all , Disney own Hulu , and that ’s where the studio redirects its less family - well-disposed contentedness . One thing that made the Netflix shows so unique was that they were mealy than the stock Disney - Marvel fare , with more expressed language , force , and sex scenes than would pass muster on Disney+ ( or Disney - own ABC ) . So here ’s hoping someone at Marvel will get to their senses andre - imagine theDefendersshows for Hulu . Daughters of the Dragonwouldn’t be a defective office to begin .
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Source : ComicBookMovie.com
