Marvel Studios is now gearing up for the upcoming release of the long-delayed TV series Echo. The studio recently filed for the show’s first episode synopsis to the United States Copyright Office and revealed Kingpin’s Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) return.
Played by Vincent D’Onofrio, the actor last reprised his role as Wilson Fisk, aka Kingpin, in Hawkeye, where Maya shot him off-screen. Known as one of the most dangerous and powerful crime lords in the Marvel Universe, Kingpin was first introduced as Spider-Man’s villain. However, he later became Matt Murdock/Daredevil’s archenemy and a recurring antagonist of the Punisher and his adoptive daughter, Echo.
That said, Kingpin would play a major role in the new Disney+ series Echo. The first episode synopsis revealed Maya would be seen struggling to reconnect with her Native American roots. However, her nightmare wouldn’t stop there. She would also have difficulty balancing aspirations as a successor to Wilson Fisk’s brutal legacy.
D’Onofrio also received a second billing next to the series’ main star, Alaqua Cox, proving his big part in the series. In addition, the synopsis revealed the actors who would join the show, including Charlie Cox. So, it just means that fans will also see a reunion between Kingpin and Daredevil. The last time these two were seen together onscreen was in Netflix’s Daredevil Season 3.
You can read Echo’s Episode 1 synopsis below:
Marvel Studios presents Echo, in which Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) struggles to reconnect with her Native American roots while balancing aspirations tied to a life of crime as a successor to the brutal legacy of Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio), aka Kingpin. In the first episode, we are introduced to Maya Lopez and her struggles.
What is Echo about?
Echo will tell the story of Maya after her ruthless behavior in her hometown of New York City finally took its toll on her. So, to make everything better, she has to face her past, reconnect with her Native American roots, and learn the real meaning of family and community. If she manages to do all of these, then that’s the only time she can move forward.
You can read the synopsis below:
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.
From November, Echo’s release was pushed back to January 2024, though no exact date was revealed yet. With the delay and this new update, promising the return of some of the major MCU stars, a lot will definitely wait to see this.
