Ray Park leads for Iron Fist

By Azad January 4, 2001 1:07 PM

As rumored, Ray Park, who is best known for his appearance as Darth Maul in Star Wars: Episode I, and also as Toad in X-Men, has signed on the cast list to play the lead in Iron Fist, a feature film based on the Marvel Comics series, according to news briefings from The Hollywood Reporter.

John Turman (Freedom) will write the script for Artisan Entertainment. Artisan is seeking a director, with plans to begin production before the possible actors' strike in June.

Park will star as Danny Rand, a Westerner raised in a mystical secret temple who can channel his life force into his fist and strike with the force of iron. As an adult, Rand returns to the United States to seek revenge for his parents' murders.

Iron Fist will be the first theatrical film to come out of the joint venture between Artisan and Marvel. The duo are also developing a television show based on the character Thor.

Other Marvel characters in development at Artisan include Black Panther, in which Wesley Snipes has expressed interest, and Captain America.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 5, 2001 12:50 PM

If I cared, I'd write more.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 5, 2001 5:20 PM

ditto

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 8, 2001 12:36 AM

Ray Park is a good actor but actors need a good movie idea to work with...This is'nt one of them...

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on June 21, 2001 7:03 AM

have you heard of Power Man and Iron Fist. One of the most quirky of the Marvel Comics. Extremely funny. Give it a chance.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on February 4, 2003 5:19 PM

I AM EXCITED TO SEE HOW THE IRON FIST MOVIE TURNS OUT.  THE CHARACTER HIMSELF IS INTERESTING AND HAVING RAY PARK PLAY HIM IS A DEFINITE COUP.  I AM BETTING THAT THE EFFECTS WILL BORROW HEAVILY FROM THE MATRIX.  IF YOU LIKED THAT MOVIE I WILL BE WILLING TO BET YOURE GONNA LOVE THIS ONE... YOULL BE SURPRISED.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on July 15, 2003 1:22 AM

I just saw Ecks VS Sever !!!!!

I think Lucy kicks ass & ray looks fat! some super hero!