Marvel-ous! Lord Of The Rings actor David Wenham lands role in new Netflix superhero series Iron Fist joining the comic-book universe alongside Game Of Thrones stars

By Karishma Sarkari for Daily Mail Australia and Aap

Published: 12:38 EST, 12 April 2016 | Updated: 16:24 EST, 12 April 2016

It's a Marvel-ous role for any actor.

And now, David Wenham has become the next Australian to land a highly coveted role in the Marvel comics universe, having just been announced on Tuesday as part of the cast in the new Netflix series Iron Fist

The 50-year-old Lord Of The Rings actor will play 'ruthless corporate leader' Harold Meachum in the upcoming production.

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Marvel-ous! David Wenham has become the next Australian to land a highly coveted role in the Marvel comics universe, having just been announced on Tuesday among the cast of the new Netflix series Iron Fist

Marvel-ous! David Wenham has become the next Australian to land a highly coveted role in the Marvel comics universe, having just been announced on Tuesday among the cast of the new Netflix series Iron Fist

The series, the latest comic book adaptation, follows a superhero who relies on martial arts and a mystical force called the Iron Fist, but by day, he is known as Daniel Rand.

In the Netflix show, Daniel returns to New York having been missing for years and fights against the criminal element corrupting the city.

David's character is set to be the villain in the piece and a business partner of Daniel's parents at the time of their deaths. 

Villain: David's character Harold Meachum is expected to be the villain of the piece, being described as a 'ruthless corporate leader'

Villain: David's character Harold Meachum is expected to be the villain of the piece, being described as a 'ruthless corporate leader'

Comic book series: Netflix will bring the series to the small screen, which follows a superhero who relies on martial arts and a mystical force called the Iron Fist, but by day, he is known as Daniel Rand

Comic book series: Netflix will bring the series to the small screen, which follows a superhero who relies on martial arts and a mystical force called the Iron Fist, but by day, he is known as Daniel Rand

Iron Fist: Game of Thrones actor Finn Jones has landed the lead role of Iron Fist and his alter ego Danny Rand

Iron Fist: Game of Thrones actor Finn Jones has landed the lead role of Iron Fist and his alter ego Danny Rand

David will star alongside Game of Thrones actor Finn Jones, who has landed the lead role of Iron Fist/Danny Rand.

While Jessica Henwick, who also appeared in Game Of Thrones and the recent Star Wars reboot The Force Awakens, will play Iron Fist's love interest Colleen Wing.

Iron Fist's showrunner Scott Buck spoke of his excitement of the Australian casting, saying in a statement: '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,'

''I'm very excited': Iron Fist's showrunner Scott Buck spoke of his excitement of the Australian casting

''I'm very excited': Iron Fist's showrunner Scott Buck spoke of his excitement of the Australian casting

'Capable of drawing visceral strength': Producers of the show have told of their delight at the Aussie star's involvement in the series (Pictured in 2009 film Pope Joan)

'Capable of drawing visceral strength': Producers of the show have told of their delight at the Aussie star's involvement in the series (Pictured in 2009 film Pope Joan)

'This will add up to a character of complex depth who will keep us off balance all season.'

Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb said David brings 'a vulnerability and a danger to his many diverse roles'.

'This key quality creates a gravitas our series requires as Danny unravels the secrets behind Rand Enterprises.' 

David joins a long list of Aussie actors who have been welcomed into the Netflix fold including Ruby Rose (Orange Is The New Black) and Rachael Taylor (Jessica Jones).

The Moulin Rouge star will next be seen on the big screen in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales as well as reunited with Nicole Kidman in Lion.

Back on the big screen: The Lord Of The Rings star will also be returning to the big screen shortly in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

Back on the big screen: The Lord Of The Rings star will also be returning to the big screen shortly in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

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