Marvel has today confirmed that Scott Buck (Dexter, Six Feet Under) will serve as the showrunner and executive producer on the upcoming Iron Fist series from Netflix.

“Scott came in with a take on Iron Fist that quite simply knocked us off our feet,” says Executive Producer/Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb. “We always look for the most creative minds in the field to help us bring our heroes to life, and with Scott we’ve found someone that can deliver yet another great series in the ongoing story of The Defenders.”

Buck meanwhile sounds very excited tackle this Iron Fist’s live-action debut. “I’ve always been drawn to writing complex, intriguing characters, and that’s what most excites me about the opportunity to bring Danny Rand and “Iron Fist” to life with Marvel on Netflix.”

After worrying reports that Iron Fist might be scrapped alrtogether, it’s good to see the show take such a big step forward, and it wouldn’t be at all surprising to see casting news early next year with production beginning in the summer. That’s just speculation for now of course.

The official synopsis for the show reads: “Returning to New York City after being missing for years, Daniel Rand fights against the criminal element corrupting New York City with his incredible kung-fu mastery and ability to summon the awesome power of the fiery Iron Fist.”