Before the Disney+ seriesHawkeyehas even received a premiere date, Marvel is reportedly working on a spinoff series centered on the character of Echo.Alaqua Coxwill be playing Echo - a.k.a. Maya Lopez - in Hawkeye, a deaf Native American character who can mimic the abilities of others.
According toVariety,Etan CohenandEmily Cohenare attached to write and executive produce the show, although the rest of the writing staff is being put together. Marvel Studios is set to produce, although neither Marvel Studios or the Cohens have confirmed or denied the series is in the works.
In the comics, Echo has worked with heroes like The Avengers, Daredevil and Moon Knight. WithCharlie Cox, star of Netflix’sDaredevilseries, reportedly filming forSpider-Man: No Way Homein an undisclosed part, and Disney+ also working on aMoon Knightseries withOscar Isaac, introducing Echo into Marvel’s ever-growing roster of superhero shows makes sense.
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While Marvel has yet to verify these rumors, the studio has been actively attempting to push for diversity in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and while Marvel Comics have many Native American characters in their roster, Echo would be the first to appear in the MCU. Echo would also be the first deaf superhero in the MCU, another major step forward for inclusion in this universe.
Hawkeyehas already finished filming, and in addition toJeremy Rennerreturning as Hawkeye, the show will also debutHailee Steinfeldas Kate Bishop, who eventually takes the mantle of Hawkeye. The series also includesVera Farmiga,Fra Fee,Tony Dalton,Brian D’Arcy Jamesand will feature a guest role fromFlorence Pugh, who will play Yelena Belova - the new Black Widow.
While Marvel has yet to confirm the existence of this new series based on Echo, Cox will be making her debut as Maya Lopez inHawkeye. It’s unclear whenHawkeyewill debut either, however, Marvel hasHawkeyecurrently scheduled for a late 2021 releaseon Disney+.
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