Disney and Marvel Studios are making sure fans know that Echo contains sensitive subject matter that may be offensive to some viewers.
Previously, it had been revealed that Echo was rated TV-MA, making the series the first of the MCU to be given an adult rating. A new promo teasing the upcoming release of the series, released on social media platforms, has self-censored the most violent moments, emphasizing the TV-MA rating. The series will officially premiere in all its bloody glory on Jan. 9, 2024, with all episodes set to drop simultaneously on Disney+ and Hulu. For another tease ahead of the premiere, the new promo can be viewed below.
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“Because we’re dealing with a story that is more street-level, it is a little more grounded and a little more visceral. We’re leaning into the TV-MA aspect of it,” Echo director Sydney Freeland teased about what makes the show different from the other Marvel series on Disney+. On the titular character not being more villainous than heroic, Freeland added, “One of the big things when I first came on was talking to Marvel and saying, ‘Well, she’s a villain in Hawkeye, and to me, that’s the most interesting thing about her.’ And their response was, ‘Let’s lean into that, let’s explore that.’”
Freeland continued, “As we progressed through the production, I had the chance to say, ‘Okay so what if this guy gets his head smashed onto the table, and actually loses a couple of teeth?’ That’s the character and that’s the world: She’s a criminal, and she’s a villain, she’s killing people. And the response was, ‘Yeah, let’s try it!’”
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Echo Is the First Marvel Spotlight Series
Another first for Echo is that it will be kicking off the Marvel Spotlight banner. This will include more grounded and character-driven stories that are different in tone to most other installments of the MCU. The upcoming series Daredevil: Born Again is also expected to fall under this umbrella.
Marion Dayre developed Echo, based on the Marvel Comics character. Alaqua Cox plays the titular role, returning from her debut in Hawkeye alongside Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk. The series also includes a special appearance from Charlie Cox’s Daredevil, with other stars of the show including Tantoo Cardinal, Chaske Spencer, Devery Jacobs, Zachn McClarnon, Cody Lightning, and Graham Greene.
Echo will premiere on Jan. 9, 2024, on Hulu and Disney+.
Source: Marvel
Echo
Maya Lopez 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.
- Release Date
- January 10, 2024
- Creator
- Marion Dayre
- Cast
- Alaqua Cox , Zahn McClarnon , Vincent D’Onofrio
- Main Genre
- Superhero
- Genres
- Superhero , Action
- Rating
- TV-MA
- Seasons
- 1
- Franchise
- Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Streaming Service(s)
- Disney+ , Hulu
