Sigourney Weaver Joins Marvel’s Defenders

During today’s New York Comic Con, Netflix and Marvel held a panel, featuring it’s stars from the new series of Iron Fist.  During the panel, Marvel’s The Defenders united on stage for the first time. Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock/Daredevil), Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones), and Mike Colter (Luke Cage) joined newcomer Finn Jones (Danny Rand).

They were then joined by Golden Globe-winning and Oscar and Emmy nominated actress Sigourney Weaver, who was announced as playing a significant but unspecified role in “Marvel’s The Defenders.”

“Marvel is honored to have an actress of her caliber and status join what is already our biggest show ever! She is by definition a class act,” said Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer and Head of Marvel Television. 

“Sigourney Weaver, what more is there to say,” said Cindy Holland,Vice President of original content at Netflix. “She’s a formidable actress and we are thrilled to have her join our remarkable cast alongside Charlie, Krysten, Mike and Finn.”

What do you think of Sigourney Weaver joining the Defenders?