Meet the cast of Marvel's Echo
Marvel's going gritty with its latest Disney Plus series.
While the Marvel Cinematic Universe has lost the stable footing it once had, fans have been treated to a return to the grittiness of the studio's Netflix years with Echo.
The new Disney Plus series – which serves as a spin-off/sequel to 2021's Hawkeye – catches us up with Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) and her loathed father figure Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio).
When we last saw them, Echo shot Kingpin in the eye as an act of revenge for his role in her biological father's death, but he survived the attack against all odds.
Now, we'll learn more about their complex relationship and get a glimpse of what the future holds for Echo – with director Sydney Freeland teasing that she won't entirely shed her villainous roots.
Here's everything you need to know about the cast of Marvel's Echo on Disney Plus.
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Echo cast: Full list of actors and characters:
- Alaqua Cox plays Maya Lopez/Echo
- Vincent D'Onofrio plays Wilson Fisk/Kingpin
- Charlie Cox plays Matt Murdock/Daredevil
- Chaske Spencer plays Henry
- Tantoo Cardinal plays Chula
- Devery Jacobs plays Bonnie
- Zahn McClarnon plays William Lopez
- Cody Lightning plays Cousin Biscuits
- Graham Greene plays Skully
- Katarina Ziervogel plays Taloa
- Andrew Howard plays Zane
- Thomas E Sullivan plays Victor 'Vicky' Tyson
- Morningstar Angeline plays Lowak
- Dannie McCallum plays Tuklo
- Darnell Besaw plays Young Maya
- Isabella Madrigal plays Young Chula
Alaqua Cox plays Maya Lopez / Echo
Who is Maya Lopez / Echo? Maya is the adoptive daughter of crime boss Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin, who was once primed to take over his illegal empire. However, she turned against him when it emerged that he had plotted the killing of her biological father, William. When she was last seen (in 2021's Hawkeye), Echo shot Kingpin in a New York alley way, but he survived the assassination attempt.
Speaking to RadioTimes.com, director Sydney Freeland said of Maya: "The question was just how gritty can we go? How grounded can we be? And one of the most interesting things about Hawkeye was the fact that Maya Lopez was a villain, and that's what really attracted me to the project.
"In conversations with Marvel, as we were talking about the character, the response was, like, 'Let's lean into that, let's see how far we can go down that rabbit hole.’ Really, as we come into the series, Maya Lopez is a villain. But the goal is not to turn her into Captain America. No, no, no. That, to me, is actually kind of boring.
"Those were all things that we got to explore. And it's a really fun place to be in because it feels a little dangerous."
What else has Alaqua Cox been in? Cox had her breakout role in 2021's Hawkeye, where she became the first person to play Echo in live-action.
Vincent D'Onofrio plays Wilson Fisk / Kingpin
Who is Kingpin? Kingpin is a prominent villain in the Marvel Universe, who often goes up against the publisher's "street-level" heroes. This interpretation of the character leans on some, but not all, of the continuity from his role in Netflix's now-cancelled Daredevil series. There, he became the arch-nemesis of lawyer-turned-vigilante Matt Murdock (aka Daredevil). This series, however, will explore his relationship with adoptive daughter Maya Lopez.
Echo's mid-credits scene sets up a major storyline involving Kingpin for his next appearance in the MCU, Daredevil: Born Again.
What else has Vincent D'Onofrio been in? Besides his Kingpin performances, D'Onofrio is also known for film work in Full Metal Jacket, Men in Black, Jurassic World and, most recently, Dumb Money. He was known to fans of US television for his decade-long stint as Detective Robert Goren on Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Charlie Cox plays Matt Murdock / Daredevil
Who is Matt Murdock / Daredevil? Matt Murdock was blinded in a freak accident when he was a child, which heightened his other senses to a superhuman degree. After undergoing extensive combat training in his youth, Matt now spends his life seeking justice for those society has left behind – as lawyer (by day) and vigilante (by night). This latest incarnation of the character is partially derived from the now-defunct Netflix series – retaining his rivalry with Kingpin, for example – but will also show the lighter tendencies of his recent She-Hulk guest appearance.
Speaking to RadioTimes.com about why it was so important to bring back Daredevil, director Freeland said: "I think one of the great things about being in the MCU is that you're in the MCU.
"One of the things that we really wanted to explore, we always knew that we were gonna explore a different corner or a different side than we've seen previously in other series or even in other films, but it was also important for us to firmly plant Maya Lopez in the MCU and say, 'Listen, this is a character that exists in this universe and she holds her own, she's a badass.'
What else has Charlie Cox been in? Besides Marvel, Cox is best known for his work on HBO's Boardwalk Empire, Netflix's Treason and RTÉ's Kin, which recently became available on BBC iPlayer. His film projects include Stardust, The Theory of Everything and King of Thieves.
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Chaske Spencer plays Henry
Who is Henry? Henry is Maya's uncle.
What else has Chaske Spencer been in? Spencer recently starred opposite Emily Blunt in the BBC/Prime Video western drama The English. His past credits include Banshee, Sneaky Pete, Blindspot and Marvel's own Jessica Jones (as a different character). He also played Sam Uley in the Twilight Saga – from New Moon to Breaking Dawn Part 2.
Tantoo Cardinal plays Chula
Who is Chula? Chula is Maya's estranged grandmother.
What else has Tantoo Cardinal been in? Cardinal recently appeared in Martin Scorsese's hard-hitting drama Killers of the Flower Moon, which is expected to be a major awards contender this year. Her other credits include Prime Video's Three Pines, ABC's Stumptown and long-running period drama Outlander.
Devery Jacobs plays Bonnie
Who is Bonnie? Bonnie is Maya's cousin, who is a child of deaf adults (CODA).
What else has Devery Jacobs been in? Jacobs recently voiced a different Marvel character – original creation Kahhori – in What If...? season 2, but has clarified that this character is unrelated. She is best known for her role in acclaimed comedy-drama Reservation Dogs.
Zahn McClarnon plays William Lopez
Who is William Lopez? William is Maya's late father, who was killed by Clint Barton (as Ronin) after a tip-off from Wilson Fisk. He appears in Echo via flashback.
What else has Zahn McClarnon been in? McClarnon is best known for his roles in Fargo season 2, Westworld and Reservation Dogs, while he has also appeared in comedy film No Hard Feelings and horror flick The Forever Purge.
Cody Lightning plays Cousin Biscuits
Who is Cousin Biscuits? As his name suggests, Biscuits is another of Maya's cousins.
What else has Cody Lightning been in? Lightning broke out in the cast of '90s comedy Smoke Signals. He co-wrote and directed a mockumentary in 2023 titled Hey, Viktor!, which imagined what might happen if he attempted to get a sequel made.
Graham Greene plays Skully
Who is Skully? Skully is a kind-hearted shop owner, who knows Maya and her family.
What else has Graham Greene been in? The Indigenous Canadian actor has a career dating back to the 1970s, but his recent credits include Yellowstone spin-off 1883, HBO's The Last of Us and FX's Reservation Dogs. He was nominated for an Academy Award in 1991 for his supporting role in Dances with Wolves, while Molly's Game and Wind River are among his other acclaimed film projects.
Katarina Ziervogel plays Taloa
Who is Taloa? Taloa is Maya's mother, who died in a car crash when she was young.
What else has Katarina Ziervogel been in? Katarina Ziervogel has appeared in the TV series 7th Gen and Orange Daisy Project, both as herself. She also wrote the film Finality of Dusk.
Andrew Howard plays Zane
Who is Zane? Zane is one of Kingpin's henchmen.
What else has Andrew Howard been in? It's not Howard's first time in the MCU – he previously played Luther Banks in Agents of SHIELD. The Welsh actor has also appeared in shows like Mayor of Kingstown, Perry Mason, Watchmen, Boardwalk Empire, and The Oath, as well as films like Taken 3.
Morningstar Angeline plays Lowak
Who is Lowak? Lowak is an ancestor of Maya's, who helps guide her in various ways.
What else has Morningstar Angeline been in? Morningstar Angeline has appeared in various series, including Westworld and Outer Range.
Dannie McCallum plays Tuklo
Who is Tuklo? Tuklo is an ancestor of Maya's, who helps guide her in various ways.
What else has Dannie McCallum been in? Dannie McCallum has appeared in series like Day 5 and the film Texas Cotton.
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Marvel's Echo is available to stream on Disney Plus from Tuesday 9th January 2024. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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