Echo, an upcoming American TV series on Disney+, is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Created by Marion Dayre, it is the tenth television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and a spin-off from Hawkeye. The show follows Maya Lopez as she returns to her hometown, confronts her past, reconnects with her Native American heritage, and embraces her family and community. Head writer Marion Dayre and director Sydney Freeland lead the production, with Alaqua Cox reprising her role as Maya Lopez. The series also stars Chaske Spencer, Tantoo Cardinal, Devery Jacobs, Cody Lightning, Graham Greene, Zahn McClarnon, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Charlie Cox. Echo will premiere on Disney+ on November 29, 2023, as part of Phase Five of the MCU.
Introduction :
Echo, an upcoming American television series on Disney+, is the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Created by Marion Dayre, the show revolves around the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Serving as a spin-off of the Hawkeye series, Echo follows the story of Maya Lopez as she returns to her hometown and deals with her past, reconnects with her Native American heritage, and embraces family and her community.
The series features Alaqua Cox reprising her role as Maya Lopez / Echo from Hawkeye, alongside a talented cast that includes Chaske Spencer, Tantoo Cardinal, Devery Jacobs, Cody Lightning, Graham Greene, Zahn McClarnon, Vincent D’Onofrio and Charlie Cox. Dayre leads as head writer, collaborating with Sydney Freeland as the directing team. The production is a joint effort between Marvel Studios and 20th Television.
Development on the spin-off began in March 2021, with Etan and Emily Cohen initially attached as head writers. Alaqua Cox’s return was confirmed and the series was officially announced in November 2021, with Dayre revealed as head writer and Freeland as director in March 2022. Filming took place from late April to late August 2022, primarily in the Atlanta metropolitan area. including locations like Atlanta, Peachtree City, Social Circle, and Grantville, Georgia. Marvel unveiled additional cast members in May, with Catriona McKenzie joining as director.
Echo will debut on Disney+ on November 29, 2023, as part of Phase Five of the MCU, offering viewers an immersive journey into Maya Lopez’s compelling story.
Cast :
The above information provides a brief overview of the cast and characters in the upcoming Marvel television series “Hawkeye.” Here’s a summary:
- Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez / Echo: Maya is a deaf Native American character and a former commander of the Tracksuit Mafia. She possesses the ability to perfectly mimic someone else’s movements.
- Zahn McClarnon as William Lopez: William is Maya’s deceased father and a former commander of the Tracksuit Mafia.
- Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk / Kingpin: Wilson Fisk, also known as Kingpin, is a powerful crime lord in New York. He is Maya’s adoptive uncle and the person responsible for her father’s death. After being shot by Maya in the series “Hawkeye,” he wears an eyepatch.
- Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock / Daredevil: Matt Murdock, also known as Daredevil, is a blind lawyer from Hell’s Kitchen, New York. He leads a double life as a vigilante and is in search of a former ally.
Additionally, the cast includes Chaske Spencer, Tantoo Cardinal, Devery Jacobs, Cody Lightning, and Graham Greene in undisclosed starring roles.
Production :
In December 2020, Alaqua Cox was cast as Maya Lopez / Echo in Marvel Studios’ Disney+ series Hawkeye. In March 2021, a spin-off series centered on Echo was announced, titled Echo. The series is being developed for Disney+ with Etan Cohen and Emily Cohen as initial writers and executive producers. Marion Dayre later became the head writer. The directors of the Hawkeye episode that introduced Echo, Bert & Bertie, are not involved in the spin-off series.
The writers’ room for Echo was formed by March 2021, and the series will have a diverse group of writers, including Shoshannah Stern, Josh Feldman, Rebecca Roanhorse, and more. The story will focus on a small town and explore the consequences of Echo’s actions in Hawkeye, revealing her origin story. Matt Murdock / Daredevil will be included in the series, searching for a former ally, possibly Jessica Jones.
Casting for Echo began in August 2021, with Marvel Studios looking to cast deaf Native American or Latinx women. In April 2022, Vincent D’Onofrio and Charlie Cox were revealed to be reprising their roles as Wilson Fisk / Kingpin and Matt Murdock / Daredevil, respectively. Devery Jacobs was cast in a lead role named Julie. Chaske Spencer, Tantoo Cardinal, Cody Lightning, and Graham Greene were also announced as part of the cast. Zahn McClarnon will reprise his role as Echo’s father.
Stacy Caballero serves as the costume designer for the series. Filming started in April 2022 in Atlanta and the surrounding areas, with Sydney Freeland and Catriona McKenzie directing. Kira Kelly served as the cinematographer. Principal photography wrapped on August 26, 2022, after 92 days of filming. However, in May 2023, it was reported that the series had undergone significant production issues and would require reshoots.
The series was originally filmed as eight episodes but may be edited down to four or six episodes during post-production. Joel Pashby serves as the editor. Mato Wayuhi is working on the score for the series.
