The highly anticipated Marvel TV show Echo is set to make its debut, with familiar faces making a return and new cast members joining the action. Get the latest on the release date, cast, and more here. As the MCU continues to grow, thanks to a slew of new TV shows and limited series, the franchise shows no sign of slowing down.
The new TV shows, from Ms Marvel to Hawkeye and more, have successfully introduced new characters and given existing ones more time in the spotlight.
Echo is one of the upcoming TV shows that will focus on introducing new characters. For those who are unfamiliar with the character and its release date, here is everything you need to know.
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MarvelEcho first appeared in Hawkeye but will be back for her own show
Echo release date: When is the show coming out?
While some MCU projects are still years away, Echo is confirmed to be released on January 9, 2024.
The release date for this year's anticipated release has been delayed slightly, with the first season of the show also expected to launch simultaneously. This marks a departure from Marvel's usual format of releasing episodes weekly.
Casting details for Marvels Echo: Who is going to be in it?
The main cast for Echo has been largely confirmed, with many actors reprising their roles from previous Marvel shows like Hawkeye and She-Hulk.
Here is the full list of confirmed actors for Marvel’s Echo TV series.
Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez, A.K.A. Echo
Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, A.K.A. Daredevil
Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk, A.K.A. Kingpin
Zahn McClarnon as William Lopez
Devery Jacobs as “Julie”
Chaske Spencer as TBC
Tantoo Cardinal as TBC
Cody Lightning as TBC
Graham Greene as TBC
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Plot synopsis for Echo: What will the show be about?
Echo, a Marvel Studios production, follows the story of Maya Lopez (played by Alaqua Cox) as she grapples with her Native American heritage while navigating a life of crime as the heir to Wilson Fisk's (Vincent D’Onofrio) brutal legacy as Kingpin. The first episode introduces Maya and her challenges. The series is expected to have five hour-long episodes.
According to @CanWeGetToast, #Echo will consist of five one-hour episodes, with a sixth episode being cut for pacing reasons.
Echo TV show trailers: Is there a trailer?
The first trailer for Echo released on November 3, 2023 and can be seen below:
Alaqua Cox’s Maya Lopez makes a return in the trailer, and it's been confirmed that Vincent D’Onofrio’s Wilson Fisk will appear in present-day scenes, indicating that he survived the events of Hawkeye. The upcoming series will also be the first in the MCU to premiere on both Disney+ and Hulu.
Another teaser was released on December 17.
New teaser for Marvel Studios’ #EchoAll episodes streaming January 9 on Disney+ and Hulupic.twitter.com/LE7qoE8RZr
— ScreenTime (@screentime) December 17, 2023
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Editor's P/S
As a passionate Marvel fan, I am eagerly anticipating the release of the Echo TV show. The character of Echo, introduced in the Hawkeye series, has intrigued me with her complex background and potential for growth. The fact that she will be grappling with her Native American heritage while navigating a life of crime adds a unique dimension to her story. I am excited to see how her journey unfolds and how she interacts with other established MCU characters like Daredevil and Kingpin.
The casting choices for Echo seem spot-on, with Alaqua Cox reprising her role as Maya Lopez and Vincent D'Onofrio returning as the menacing Wilson Fisk. The addition of Charlie Cox as Daredevil further elevates the excitement, as fans have been clamoring for more of his character after his appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home. The limited series format, consisting of five hour-long episodes, feels like a refreshing approach that will allow for a concise and impactful narrative.