DAVID WENHAM CAST IN NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES "MARVEL'S IRON FIST"

Can Harold Meachum be trusted?

David Wenham ("The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King," "300," "Top of the Lake") has joined the growing cast of the Netflix Original Series, "Marvel's Iron Fist" as Harold Meachum.

A ruthless corporate leader, Harold Meachum was partners with Danny Rand's parents at the time of their deaths. What role he plays in Danny's past and future will be revealed over the course of the series.

"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," said Executive Producer and Showrunner, Scott Buck. "This will add up to a character of complex depth who will keep us off balance all season."

"David brings both a vulnerability and a danger to his many diverse roles," said Executive Producer/Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb. "This key quality creates a gravitas our series requires as Danny unravels the secrets behind Rand Enterprises."

Wenham joins the previously announced Finn Jones and Jessica Henwick, who will play Danny Rand/Iron Fist and Colleen Wing, respectively.

Wenham can be seen next in The Weinstein Company's "Lion" opposite Nicole Kidman and the Disney sequel "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales."

In "Marvel's Iron Fist," Daniel Rand returns to New York City after being missing for years. He 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.

"Marvel's Iron Fist" is produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix.

For more information on "Marvel's Iron Fist," and the other exciting new Marvel Television series coming to Netflix, stay tuned to Marvel.com.