The Echo Finale Had Its Stars Wondering, "How on Earth Are We Going to Film This?"

Jan 06 2024

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The latest Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) series, Echo, is now streaming on Disney+. This action-packed superhero series is the first under the new Marvel Spotlight banner. It offers viewers an immersive experience without the need to watch a franchise's worth of movies and TV shows. Echo stars newcomer Alaqua Cox and is an origin story for Maya Lopez, the adoptive daughter of crime lord Wilson Fisk, also known as Kingpin, played by Vincent D'Onofrio. The narrative, rated TV-MA, is reminiscent of Netflix's Daredevil, with its brutal storytelling. Maya was first introduced as an antagonist in Hawkeye, but viewers don't need to have seen that show to understand Echo. The series delves into her backstory as the daughter of a mafia commander, her early training under Kingpin, and her journey after learning sinister news. The series also features Charlie Cox, Graham Greene, Tantoo Cardinal, and Zahn McClarnon. In an interview, co-stars Chaske Spencer and Devery Jacobs, who play Henry and Bonnie, discuss the series' TV-MA rating. They believe it allows for a more authentic portrayal of Lopez's anti-heroic character and the trauma she's dealing with. They hint at a brutal, edgy series that's different from most MCU offerings, and a showdown finale that was challenging to execute. They also discuss Marvel Studios' commitment to accurately representing Native American culture onscreen and share their favorite Marvel movies and shows.