Marvel Studios is continuing to draw talent from the cast of HBO’s hit fantasy epic, Game of Thrones, with Finn Jones officially confirmed to reprise his role as Danny Rand, also known as Iron Fist, in Daredevil: Born Again Season 3.
This confirmation, announced at NYCC 2026, marks Jones as the ninth actor from the Westeros universe to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The new season, expected to debut in 2027, will see a significant reunion for fans.
Defenders Reunite as Iron Fist Returns
Finn Jones, known to Game of Thrones viewers as Ser Loras Tyrell, the Knight of Flowers, will be joining fellow Defenders stars Charlie Cox (Daredevil) and Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones) in the upcoming season. Mike Colter is also confirmed to return as Luke Cage, completing the quartet and marking their first official reunion in approximately a decade, according to Collider.
While Jones previously starred in Netflix’s Iron Fist, his return in Daredevil: Born Again represents his first project directly under Marvel Studios. Speaking at NYCC 2026, Jones described his return after nearly 10 years as a “wonderful gift,” expressing his excitement to portray a “more evolved, grownup version” of Danny Rand, as reported by IGN Southeast Asia. He also acknowledged the initial reception of his character, stating he aims to present a “much more grounded, wiser, and powerful” Iron Fist this time.
Despite the news that Daredevil: Born Again will conclude with Season 3, Jones is hopeful for the future. He suggested that the series’ ending could pave the way for a new show featuring all the reunited Netflix-era characters, specifically pitching a “Heroes for Hire” series.
Other Game of Thrones Stars in the MCU
Jones is one of several prominent Game of Thrones actors who have transitioned to Marvel Studios projects. The Direct highlights several notable castings:
- Pedro Pascal: Known as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones, Pascal will star as Reed Richards, also known as Mr. Fantastic, in The Fantastic Four: First Steps and is confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday.
- Hannah John-Kamen: Played Ornela in Game of Thrones Season 6. She portrays Ghost in the MCU, appearing in Ant-Man and The Wasp (2018) and reprising the role in Thunderbolts* (2025), with a confirmed part in Avengers: Doomsday.
- Richard Madden: Robb Stark in Game of Thrones, he entered the MCU as Ikaris in 2021’s Eternals.
- Emilia Clarke: Best known as Daenerys Targaryen, she joined the MCU as G’iah, a Super Skrull, in the 2023 streaming series Secret Invasion.
- Joseph Quinn: Appeared as Koner in Game of Thrones Season 7, he is now Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, alongside Pedro Pascal in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, with further appearances set for Avengers: Doomsday and likely Avengers: Secret Wars.
- Peter Dinklage: Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones, he appeared as the giant dwarf Eitri, who helped Thor forge Stormbreaker, in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War.
- Richard E. Grant: Featured as Izembaro in three episodes of Game of Thrones.
