Marvel's ‘Echo’: Essential Details You Must Know!

As part of the MCU Phase 5, Marvel Studios' ‘Echo’ is set to debut on Disney+. This Hawkeye spinoff will explore the characters' origins and delve into Native American culture.

The upcoming season of ‘Echo’ aims to establish significant alliances and rivalries within the superhero universe. Featuring a diverse cast, including several Native American actors, the show will bring back familiar characters like Kingpin and Daredevil. On 9th January 2024, all episodes of ‘Echo’ will be released simultaneously, a departure from the weekly release format of previous MCU shows.

All episodes of Marvel Studios ‘Echo’ will be exclusively available for streaming on Disney+, with a subscription cost of $9.99 per month in the U.S. Alternatively, viewers can also access the episodes on Hulu.

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Alaqua Cox takes on the titular role in ‘Echo’, joined by a cast that includes Devery Jacobs, Chaske Spencer, Tantoo Cardinal, Cody Lightning, Graham Greene, and other Native American and Indigenous Canadian actors. Zahn McClarnon, known for his role as William Lopez in Hawkeye, will portray Maya's father and the former leader of the Tracksuit Mafia, likely appearing in flashback scenes.

Vincent D'Onofrio is set to reprise his role as Kingpin, and Charlie Cox will return as Matt Murdock/Daredevil. Additionally, reports are suggesting Krysten Ritter may make a comeback as Jessica Jones in the upcoming show, as per ScreenRant.

Maya Lopez made her debut as a supporting character for Daredevil in Marvel Comics' 1999 run of ‘Daredevil #9’. In the MCU, she is portrayed as a deaf Native American woman with martial arts expertise and a prosthetic leg.

As outlined in the official plot synopsis, Alaqua Cox takes on the role of Maya Lopez, who grapples with conflicting desires – torn between a criminal life as the formidable heir to Wilson Fisk (also known as Kingpin) and her connection to her Native American heritage. The initial episode will introduce viewers to Maya Lopez and the challenges she faces.

In Marvel Comics, ‘Echo’ is often depicted as Daredevil's sidekick, and the two characters share a strong bond. It's fitting that Daredevil would be part of her inaugural series.

The series is expected to delve into Lopez's origin story, with flashbacks depicting her early years. This will likely focus on her combat training, the development of her relationship with Kingpin and her journey towards accepting her deafness.

– Farheen Ali