HAWKEYE: It Sounds Like [SPOILER] Will See Action In The Finale; Directors Promise Answers About MCU Canon

HAWKEYE: It Sounds Like [SPOILER] Will See Action In The Finale; Directors Promise Answers About MCU Canon

The fifth episode of Hawkeye introduced a major new threat to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the directors Bert and Bertie have now dropped some very interesting new details about what's to come.

By JoshWilding - Dec 17, 2021 08:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Hawkeye

As expected, the latest episode of Hawkeye brought Vincent D'Onofrio's Wilson Fisk/Kingpin back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Of course, fans have a lot of questions, including whether the events of Daredevil will be considered canon or if we're getting a new Variant of the villain minus any of that Marvel Television baggage (remember, Marvel Studios had no creative involvement in those shows).

Talking to Insider, the directors of the last three episodes of the Disney+ series, Bert and Bertie, told fans to "Tune in on Wednesday for Episode 6" for answers about whether D'Onofrio is playing the same Kingpin. They also addressed theories that Fisk might be the new owner of Avengers Tower, with Bertie teasing: "Keep the theories going. We love every single one and we love avoiding every single question about it." That's a "wait and see," then!

The duo also recently caught up BuzzFeed, and inadvertently confirmed that The Kingpin will see some action in the Hawkeye finale by seemingly referencing D'Onofrio's stunt double.

"The thing about Vincent is he and his doubles would arrive under cloaks because no one could see them," Bert explained. "We were filming some things in public places and we had to get them to set. We realized the scale of how important it was to keep it a secret, so we would smuggle them in under black cloaks. Vincent and his doubles too because once you see his double, you would know it's Kingpin. It was really fun to see how we keep the secrecy in this Marvel world."

As for that big reveal at the end of episode 5, Bertie revealed that there were multiple ideas for how to introduce Fisk. "It was always going to be big, and there were a few iterations of how the Kingpin reveal was going to happen," Bertie said. "So, it was a real pleasure to be part of that."

Tthe Hawkeye finale is shaping up to be one of the biggest MCU TV episodes yet, likely setting the stage for some major future stories. After all, there's no way Clint and Kate are taking down The Kingpin this soon, especially with Echo on the way and perhaps even Charlie Cox's Man Without Fear...

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Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 12/17/2021, 8:04 AM
Ooook then, hopefully it's an answer i like.

Meaning he better be the same.
BeefyTrout
BeefyTrout - 12/17/2021, 9:34 AM
@Doomsday8888 - I'm hoping it's not.
lordSTALE
lordSTALE - 12/17/2021, 10:07 AM
@Doomsday8888 - He's not the same

- He's not currently in jail

- The Tracksuit Mafia has been part of his criminal organization for several years

- He is boss and father figure to Maya Lopez/Echo

None of this fits the canon of the Netflix show

Also Charlie Cox basically confirmed that they're all playing "reimagined" versions of the characters, aka variants. Some or most of the history will be the same like with TVA Loki but they're definitely different versions
TheHumanSpider
TheHumanSpider - 12/17/2021, 3:47 PM
@lordSTALE - This fits my head canon so much better, plus it just makes more sense since it would involve having to explain what happened to the other "Defenders" when a lot of their seasons were hit or miss.
dragon316
dragon316 - 12/17/2021, 4:14 PM
@Doomsday8888 - the same you thinking he be skinny guy
Comicmoviejunki
Comicmoviejunki - 12/18/2021, 1:21 AM
@lordSTALE - this is 2024. Obviously it's after his jail time.
lordSTALE
lordSTALE - 12/18/2021, 1:47 AM
@Marveladdict - For murder and framing someone?... 😂😂😂

He was supposed to stay in jail or risk Vanessa going there for sure

And I noticed that you only tried with one of the points 🧐
Comicmoviejunki
Comicmoviejunki - 12/18/2021, 11:48 PM
@lordSTALE - 🤣 you got me bro.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 12/17/2021, 8:05 AM
The introduction was always gonna be big? I think showing a picture might be one of the lamest ways to be officially introduced into the MCU.

Anyway, I expect some action for Kingpin, but only with Echo. Clint, Kate and Yelena are probably too busy with Eleanor, hopefully Swordmaster and the Tracksuits.
Goldboink
Goldboink - 12/17/2021, 10:41 AM
@bkmeijer - I thought it was awesome.
JFerguson
JFerguson - 12/17/2021, 11:02 AM
@bkmeijer - I agree the picture route was lame. After Hawkeye said kingpin they should have went straight to donofrio and closed the ep with a close up of him.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 12/17/2021, 11:05 AM
@JFerguson - even the back of his bald head would've been enough for me. A picture just doesn't get me hyped
JFerguson
JFerguson - 12/17/2021, 11:15 AM
@bkmeijer - yup and the transition to the grinch music would have been perfect for a few seconds of that.

I wonder why out of all possible scenarios they chose to end it with a still of the big man
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 12/17/2021, 11:37 AM
@JFerguson - my bet, covid. Like with all shows
Comicmoviejunki
Comicmoviejunki - 12/18/2021, 1:23 AM
@bkmeijer - the reveal definaly should have been live. I don't care if it was on the phone or not. 5he picture was weak.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 12/18/2021, 4:48 AM
@Marveladdict - yeah they probably had him on set for episode six, so they could've shot something for five too
Comicmoviejunki
Comicmoviejunki - 12/18/2021, 11:46 PM
@bkmeijer - I literally would have rather hear his voice in a phone conversation to tease me for the last episode
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 12/17/2021, 8:05 AM
I for one am wicked excited to see the finale and what this show sets up for the MCU moving forward. I'm pleasantly surprised by how gooooood this show is. I loved Wandavision and Loki... those were on more massive scales but i like the grounded take of Hawkeye and can't wait to see more Yelena Echo and Kingpin
GoofBallAbe
GoofBallAbe - 12/17/2021, 8:15 AM
The photo of Kingpin was more lame than Venom licking the TV screen
Manmarvel
Manmarvel - 12/17/2021, 8:21 AM
@GoofBallAbe - was kind of a lame set up then it was blurry and you couldn't confirm the actor, so it felt like a forced teese but then it was made public that day that it was the same guy which made all very cringy. Like show a video of him stepping out of the car and only show his bald head, white suit and his cane. Grr.
Manmarvel
Manmarvel - 12/17/2021, 8:16 AM
So last episode mentioned the "new statue of liberty" which looked like was still under construction in the no way home trailer. He is the same Fisk BUT will he be from from 616 MCU making all of the Netflix shows actual canon or will they say he is from the Spider-Man/Dr. Strange butchered spell? 🤔
McMurdo
McMurdo - 12/17/2021, 8:58 AM
@Manmarvel - the idiot spell?
Repian
Repian - 12/17/2021, 8:23 AM
I think the Kingpin's building is the Rockefeller center tower.
OmegaDaGrodd
OmegaDaGrodd - 12/17/2021, 8:24 AM
Someone noted that Episode 6 is described as a "Season Finale" on the promo, so it'll be interesting to see if we get a "Hawkeye Season 2" announcement at the end of the credits
Spelunker
Spelunker - 12/17/2021, 8:35 AM
I think Clint may actually retire for a bit after this season. My theory is, they are setting up a season 2 titled….. Hawkeye and the Black Widow. The slow brew relationship build up we got in episode 5 was great. This show can lead up to the young avengers, or secret war.
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