ECHO EP Says Series "Marks A New Beginning" For The MCU; Thinks Netflix Shows Are Part Of Sacred Timeline

ECHO EP Says Series "Marks A New Beginning" For The MCU; Thinks Netflix Shows Are Part Of Sacred Timeline

Echo EP and Marvel Studios head of streaming Brad Winderbaum has said that he believes Daredevil and the other Netflix shows are now considered canon on the Sacred Timeline...

By MarkCassidy - Jan 03, 2024 11:01 AM EST
Filed Under: Echo

All 5 episodes of Echo are set to premiere on Disney+ on January 9, and several sites have now shared interviews with the show's cast, director and executive producer Brad Winderbaum.

While speaking to /Film, Winderbaum touched on the Hawkeye spin-off's more grounded tone, and the fact that the show will be Marvel Studios' first TV-MA rated project. He also referred to Echo as "a new beginning."

"In a way, Echo marks a new beginning for the studio. It's a new tone for us, and it is a truly grounded and emotional journey, not just for the audience, but certainly for all of us who are lucky to be behind the scenes."

The first episode of Echo will feature a seven-minute fight scene between the title character (Alaqua Cox) and Daredevil (Charlie Cox), and during a separate interview with Screen Rant, Winderbaum was asked whether he considers Netflix's Daredevil and the other defunct Marvel shows to be canon on the Sacred Timeline that was established in Loki.

The exec admitted that the studio has previously been "cagey" about the canonicity of the "DefendersVerse" due to the Marvel Television split, but now believes the shows are indeed canon.

Echo will be the first project under a new banner known as Marvel Spotlight, which takes its name from an anthology comic book series that debuted back in 1971 and was the origin of beloved Marvel characters like Ghost Rider and Spider-Woman.

“Marvel Spotlight gives us a platform to bring more grounded, character-driven stories to the screen, and in the case of Echo, focusing on street-level stakes over larger MCU continuity," said Head of Streaming Brad Winderbaum. "Just like comics fans didn’t need to read Avengers or Fantastic Four to enjoy a Ghost Rider Spotlight comic, our audience doesn’t need to have seen other Marvel series to understand what’s happening in Maya’s story.”

"Marvel Studios presents Echo in which Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) struggles to reconnect with her Native American roots while balancing aspirations tied to a life of crime as successor to the brutal legacy of Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio) aka Kingpin," reads the most recent synopsis. "In the first episode, we are introduced to Maya Lopez and her struggles."

In addition to Cox, D'Onofrio and Cox (Charlie), the show will also star Chaske Spencer as Henry, Tantoo Cardinal as Chula, Graham Greene as Skully, Cody Lightning as Cousin Biscuits, Devery Jacobs as Bonnie, and Zahn McClarnon as William Lopez.

The origin story of Echo revisits Maya Lopez (Cox), whose ruthless behaviour in New York City catches up with her in her hometown. She 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.

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WakandaTech
WakandaTech - 1/3/2024, 11:20 AM
This has me more hyped

Why

Because it shows me Marvel is learning

It needs to change things up if it wants to survive

Just when I heard Blade would be rated R
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 1/3/2024, 11:36 AM
@WakandaTech - I got a bit of a chub because of it
WhateverItTakes
WhateverItTakes - 1/3/2024, 12:33 PM
@WakandaTech - I'm going to keep an eye on this comment to see how it ages
GhostDog
GhostDog - 1/3/2024, 11:22 AM
Canon


What did it cost???
MCUKnight11
MCUKnight11 - 1/3/2024, 11:35 AM
@GhostDog - Despite Inhumans being far worse, Mount was still brought back and redeemed as Black bolt . Maybe the same can be done with Jones and the iron fist. If they recast or just move on to someone else like Lin Lie, I will completely understand. Just hope an Iron fist is in Shang-Chi 2 and the fight scenes are still as stellar as they were the first time.
AllsGood
AllsGood - 1/3/2024, 11:24 AM
"In a way, Echo marks a new beginning for Marvel studios. Perfect timing for Marvel Studios World War Hulk movie.

soberchimera
soberchimera - 1/3/2024, 11:36 AM
@AllsGood - I don't know why everyone is so gung ho on a WWH movie, most of the Illuminati depicted in the comic either haven't been introduced yet in the MCU (Mr. Fantastic, Professor X, Black Bolt) unless they're going to brink back Krasinski, Mount, and Stewart, are dead (Iron Man) or there's behind the scenes issues that prevent that character from returning (Namor). It'd basically be a Hulk vs Dr. Strange movie. I'd much rather them adapt some of Peter David's stories (Future Imperfect, Pantheon Saga, Madman, Leader and the Riot Squad, Troyjan Empire).
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 1/3/2024, 11:38 AM
@AllsGood - Oh HELL YEAH. I wanna see world war Hulk so badly on screen.
AllsGood
AllsGood - 1/3/2024, 11:44 AM
@soberchimera - A Lot of Marvel Superhero's left for a World War Hulk movie including the all the X-Men.

JonC
JonC - 1/3/2024, 3:57 PM
@AllsGood - why would it be perfect when they have done nothing to build up to it?
AllsGood
AllsGood - 1/4/2024, 2:41 PM
@AllsGood - DD
Itwasme
Itwasme - 1/3/2024, 11:29 AM
I found a lot of the Netflix stuff hit or miss and I certainly don't feel the need for overly dramatic entertainment - my life is too stressful as is... however I really appreciate the diversity Marvel brings. People talk about a formula, but in reality they've done a good job of telling different types of stories with different tones and styles. So I'm excited for this for that reason - even if it's not my cup of tea.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 1/3/2024, 11:41 AM
@Itwasme - how much they payin' ya?
Itwasme
Itwasme - 1/3/2024, 11:42 AM
@lazlodaytona - what a lazy comment. I mentioned it not really appealing to me, yet I'm a company stooge? Come on... grow up.
marvel72
marvel72 - 1/3/2024, 12:16 PM
@lazlodaytona - A pint of Hulk cum a day.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 1/3/2024, 12:17 PM
@Itwasme - dude, it was a joke. I truly liked what you said. I'm sorry I came across the wrong way with my joke.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 1/3/2024, 12:20 PM
@marvel72 -

RedFury
RedFury - 1/3/2024, 12:44 PM
@Itwasme - my biggest issue with the Netflix shows was the filler episodes and plots. I think without that stuff they would have been more hit, less miss.

I'm actually pretty excited that Echo is only 5 episodes for that exact reason. I've always thought the sweet spot with these shows is in the 5-6 episode range.
Itwasme
Itwasme - 1/3/2024, 12:54 PM
@lazlodaytona - no worries and I apologize for snapping at you. There's so much negativity around here regarding everything it can be draining.
Itwasme
Itwasme - 1/3/2024, 12:56 PM
@RedFury - I actually tend to not like TV shows that much for that very reason. I much prefer films.

We shall see. I have no idea of its good, but I think this is their way of showing Kingpin's story without making a show about a villain. That's not their style - though I appreciate DC and even Sony for doing that.

Who knows... maybe it will be great!
The1st
The1st - 1/3/2024, 12:57 PM
@marvel72 - Unless, you know.. he gets angry. If so, full younger dryas
TruePunishment
TruePunishment - 1/3/2024, 11:30 AM
Sacred timeline, huh? Gonna be real awkward when Luke Cage sees Blade.
comicfan100
comicfan100 - 1/3/2024, 11:31 AM
@TruePunishment - Or when Carol meets Sersi
WhatIfRickJames
WhatIfRickJames - 1/3/2024, 12:06 PM
@comicfan100 - …or when KISS meets the Phantom of the Park
SauronthePower
SauronthePower - 1/3/2024, 12:21 PM
@WhatIfRickJames -
LSHF
LSHF - 1/3/2024, 12:22 PM
@TruePunishment - Lol. I'm guessing this is a meeting that won't happen. But he says he, "believes", not "knows", so until we hear it from Kevin, I ain't believing shit.
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