All Five Episodes of Marvel Studiosโ Echo Drop January 9
Marvel Studiosโ Echo is bringing the heat with a full-series drop on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Premiering exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu, the five-episode series follows Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) as sheโs hunted by Wilson Fiskโs criminal empire and forced to confront her roots, family, and legacy in Oklahoma.
Maya Lopez: From Hawkeye to Headliner
First introduced in Hawkeye (2021), Maya Lopezโs journey continues in Echo. Her return home brings an emotional reckoning as she navigates being Deaf, Indigenous, and an amputee. Alaqua Cox connected deeply with the role, sharing during the virtual press conference that both she and Maya are warriors shaped by trauma: โWe both have different traumatic experiences. That makes us similar in a way, because weโre both warriors, and weโre both tough, and weโre both badass.โ
A Grittier MCU Awaits
Unlike traditional Marvel stories, Echo takes a darker tone intended for mature audiences. Executive Producer and Director Sydney Freeland said, โThe goal was never to turn her into Captain Americaโฆ Marvel told us to lean into Mayaโs story post-Hawkeye.โ The result is a grounded, personal tale packed with action and emotion.
Wilson Fisk Returnsโand Heโs Not Done Yet
Vincent DโOnofrio returns as Wilson Fisk, aka Kingpin, whoโs far from finished with Maya after their confrontation in Hawkeye. DโOnofrio praised the writing, saying, โIt gives me the opportunity to bring the character forward.โ Heโll also reprise his role in the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again series.
A Cast Full of Depth and Family Ties
While laying low at home, Maya reconnects with relatives like her uncle Henry (Chaske Spencer) and cousin Bonnie (Devery Jacobs). Their bond offers insight into who Maya wasโand who she couldโve been. โEven though theyโre cousins, itโs almost like theyโre sisters,โ Jacobs shared.
Critics and Co-Stars Praise Alaqua Cox
Coxโs performance has received early praise from castmates. DโOnofrio called her โextremely impressive,โ and Spencer added, โWorking with Alaqua was phenomenalโฆ The audience is going to be very impressed.โ
Get ready to dive into the story of one of Marvelโs most unique antiheroes. All five episodes of Echo premiere January 9 on Disney+ and Hulu.
