Echo marvel. While the name Maya Lopez may be foreign to those who are unfamiliar with the Marvel universe, she is one of the most fascinating heroines in the Marvel universe. She had a brief cameo as a villain in a Daredevil tale in 1999.
She is a master in martial arts and a highly deadly opponent. She is Native American, deaf, and has a prosthetic limb. However, unlike other characters, her abilities are not derived from mutations or sophisticated technology; rather, she is a flawless mimic who can repeat any physical activity she observes.
Although her comic book pseudonym was never utilized, she made her first TV appearance in the Hawkeye series. Maya’s past is particularly dramatic: she saw her father’s death as a teenager. William Lopez, the Tracksuit Mafia’s boss, was assassinated by Ronin, a vigilante. Wilson Fisk, as the Kingpin, looked for the orphaned daughter, and Maya committed her life to finding the murderer.
Echo is most likely set after the events of Hawkeye. Discover what to anticipate from the next Marvel series.
Echo release date
Echo was initially scheduled to hit Disney+ on Wednesday, 29 November 2023. However, the series was pushed back to 2024 due to the writers’ and actors’ strike in Hollywood.
According to the latest news, Echo will debut on Disney+ and Hulu on Wednesday, 10 January 2024 with all six episodes available simultaneously.
Echo plot
Spoilers for the Hawkeye series below.
Clint Barton’s Christmas exploits in New York were included in the Hawkeye series, and Maya Lopez played the chief of the Tracksuit Mafia, which operated under the protection of the Kingpin. Maya was determined to track out her father’s assassin, the enigmatic Ronin. Clint Barton was the result of her quest.
As it turned out, William Lopez was murdered with the knowledge and agreement of the Kingpin. Maya thought his time was up after discovering the truth about her mentor and attempted to shoot him. Fisk, however, survived, as one might anticipate. He will play a villain in the Echo series.
What happened to Maya, though? The new show implies that she left town and returned to her Cheyenne community in Oklahoma.
As the series description goes:
Streaming exclusively on Disney, the origin story of Echo revisits Maya Lopez, whose ruthless behavior in New York City catches up with her in her hometown. She must face her past, reconnect with her Native American roots and embrace the meaning of family and community if she ever hopes to move forward.
Daredevil, in addition to the Kingpin, will feature in Echo. It’s worth noting that in the comics, Maya is sent by Fisk to kill Matt Murdock, but the two fall in love when they meet, so the same may happen in the series. This would also set up some interesting narrative strands for Daredevil: Born Again, which is scheduled to premiere later in 2024.
It’s likely that the solo series will also show how Maya got her nickname.
Echo trailer
Watch the first trailer for Echo:
Echo cast and crew
The following cast members are confirmed to appear in the series:
- Alaqua Cox – Maya Lopez
- Charlie Cox – Matt Murdock/Daredevil
- Vincent D’Onofrio – Wilson Fisk/Kingpin
- Zahn McClarnon – William Lopez, Maya’s father
- Devery Jacobs – Julie, a member of Maya’s family
- Chaske Spencer
- Tantoo Cardinal
- Cody Lightning
- Graham Greene
Echo is created by Marion Dayre (Better Call Saul). The episodes are directed by Sydney Freeland (Reservation Dogs) and Catriona McKenzie (The Walking Dead).
