The Iron Fist casting controversy, often centered around the hashtag #AAIronFist, emerged in late 2014 and peaked during the release of the Marvel Netflix series in 2017. Fans and critics argued that the character of Danny Rand, traditionally a white man in the comics, should be portrayed by an Asian-American actor to modernize the story and avoid 'white savior' tropes associated with orientalism and martial arts mastery. While Finn Jones was ultimately cast, the internet became a battleground for memes comparing comic book fidelity with the need for cultural representation. These memes often satirize the disconnect between studio decisions and audience expectations, as well as the mixed critical reception the show received upon its debut.