Netflix Original Series Marvel s the Defenders Finds Its Showrunners

Douglas Petrie (Marvel's Daredevil,' Buffy the Vampire Slayer') and Marco Ramirez ( Marvel's Daredevil,' Orange is the New Black') are set to return as showrunners to the Marvel Universe for the Netflix Original Series Marvel's The Defenders!'

Another alum from Marvel's Daredevil, Oscar-nominee, Drew Goddard ( The Martian, Lost, Alias ) will also join the team as an Executive Producer.

The Executive Producers and showrunners of Marvel's Daredevil Season 2 will unite the Man Without Fear with Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist for the mini-series event bringing our heroes together to face their biggest threat yet.

Doug and Marco captivated our members around the world with their continuation of the story of Matt Murdock in Marvel's Daredevil, and we can't wait to see how they and Drew will introduce the full Defenders team to our global audience, said Cindy Holland, Netflix Vice President of Original Content.

Were incredibly excited to be able to bring our four street level heroes together in an epic tale woven by Doug and Marco whose work on Marvel's Daredevil' speaks for itself said Executive Producer/Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb, they write and produce not only great action and adventure, but also the heart and touch of humor thats makes us Marvel. With the inclusion of Drew Goddard, weve got a team thats as formidable as the Defenders themselves.

This is the big one. Four amazing casts, four amazing series, now all in one amazing story, said Showrunners and Executive Producers Douglas Petrie and Marco Ramirez. We are thrilled at the opportunity to deliver the show that both we and the fans have been waiting for.

Marvel's The Defenders will star Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, and Finn Jones, all reprising their roles as Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist, respectively.

Douglas Petrie, Marco Ramirez, Drew Goddard, and Jeph Loeb will serve as Executive Producers on Marvel's The Defenders. The series is produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix.

For more information on Marvels The Defenders, and the other exciting new Marvel Television series coming to Netflix, stay tuned to Marvel.com.

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