MCU enthusiasts applaud Echo's captivating ASL poster
MCU fans enthusiastically applaud the innovative ASL inclusion in Echo's stunning new poster, a testament to the show's commitment to inclusivity Additionally, the director's teaser of a six-minute Daredevil fight has left fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming series
The MCU fanbase is thrilled by the recent release of the poster for the upcoming Disney+ series Echo, which incorporates American Sign Language (ASL) into its design. This thoughtful inclusion reflects the deafness of the miniseries' protagonist, Maya Lopez, as well as the actor who portrays her, Alaqua Cox.
The show incorporates Echo and Cox sharing the latter's real-life prosthetic leg into its brutal, MMA-inspired fight choreography. This includes Maya's highly anticipated showdown with Charlie Cox's Daredevil, which is rumored to be featured in Echo Episode 1.
MCU fans praise Echo’s “fire” new ASL poster
The upcoming episode, along with Echo’s four other installments, will not be released until January 9th. However, the enthusiastic response to Echo’s ASL poster suggests that the hype surrounding the MCU show remains high.
New ASL poster for ‘ECHO’.Releasing January 9 on Disney+ & Hulu. pic.twitter.com/jFhbiZRaPy
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) January 6, 2024
"This is fire," commented a user named X. "Wait... did Disney actually do this?" questioned another. "Different from the usual Marvel posters," observed a third. "It's a pretty amazing poster. Representation matters, so that's cool," added a fourth, despite concerns that the show may not be successful.
Other fans were more optimistic, even though they noticed some mistakes in the ASL. "Even though only the letter E is being done correctly (CH and O are facing the wrong way - it's clearly designed by a hearing person), I'm looking forward to Echo," said another user.
Echo director teases the MCU show’s six-minute Daredevil fight
Several other posts also expressed a positive perspective, with one enthusiastic MCU fan expressing their anticipation for Echo's debut. The wait should be worth it, especially after director Sydney Freeland described the intense Echo/Daredevil fight in a recent interview.
"It's a single take, running for six minutes, and the story drives everything," Freeland explained. "Maya Lopez starts that scene as a young girl, but she emerges as a ruthless assassin. It was crucial for me that the viewers could witness that transformation unfold in real time."
Freeland also emphasized that Echo's addition of Daredevil - along with Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin and other characters from the established MCU - wouldn't alienate casual fans.
The director mentioned that the series includes a variety of cameos, allowing fans of the MCU to recognize characters from other films and shows. However, individuals unfamiliar with the MCU can still enjoy the series without prior knowledge. All five episodes of Echo will debut on Disney+ and Hulu on January 9. For more Echo content, visit Dexerto’s full coverage.
Editor's P/S
As a passionate MCU fan, I am thrilled about the upcoming Echo series and its commitment to inclusivity. The ASL poster is a powerful symbol of representation and diversity, and it's great to see that the show is embracing the real-life experiences of its protagonist and actor. The teaser of a six-minute Daredevil fight has only heightened my anticipation for the series, and I can't wait to see how Echo's journey unfolds.
The positive response to the ASL poster and the excitement surrounding the Daredevil fight scene demonstrate the MCU fanbase's unwavering enthusiasm for the franchise. Despite some concerns about potential inaccuracies in the ASL, the overall sentiment is one of appreciation and anticipation. I believe that Echo has the potential to be a groundbreaking and impactful series, and I am eager to see how it contributes to the ever-expanding MCU.
