Daredevil fight from Echo divides Marvel fans
The MCU fanbase is split regarding the quality of a Daredevil-centric fight scene in upcoming Disney+ series Echo.
All fiveepisodes of Echo debuton Disney+ and Hulu on January 9. A spinoff of 2021’s Hawkeye, the series charts the exploits of ex-crime boss Maya Lopez/Echo (Alaqua Cox).
While plot details remain largely under wraps for now,Hawkeye’s Vincent D’Onofriois confirmed to reprise the role of Echo’s estranged adoptive uncle and mentor, Wilson Fisk/Kingpin.
Charlie Cox will also appearas Matt Murdock/Daredevil – a cause for much excitement among MCU fans, although some aren’t convinced Marvel Studios has nailed the Man Without Fear’s return.
The reason for these concerns? A sneak peek fight scene between Echo and Daredevil currently doing the rounds onX (formerly Twitter), which left more than a few viewers underwhelmed.
The Daredevil/Echo fight sequence was shown on TV earlier today.pic.twitter.com/0cJxAJzq9h
“It looks so bad,” complainedone X user. “Why does this look so bad and slow?” pondereda second. “This is utter garbage, nothing about this compares to Netflix Daredevil,” declareda third. “This is horrible choreography, these Disney + shows can’t do fight scenes right to save their own lives.”
That said, plenty of MCU devotees were impressed by what Marvel Studios has cooked up. “We’re so back,” enthusedone fan. “This fight sequence is SO TOUGH,” agreedanother. “I think that this is the [show] that gets Marvel back on track.” “I like this sequence,” chimed ina third. “At least all the moves can be seen, no shaky cam or cuts.”
Marvel Studios exec talks up Echo’s “grittier” storytelling
Of course, fans won’t know for certain how good (or bad) the Echo/Daredevil fight is until the full set piece airs on January 9. They’ll also be treated to a decidedly less family-friendly take on the MCU, as executive producer Brad Winderbaum noted in a recent interview withThe Hollywood Reporter.
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“It’s a little on the grittier side for Marvel, and shows the breadth of what Marvel is capable of,” Winderbaum said. “It is sort of a new direction for the brand, especially for Disney+.”
Director Sydney Freeland elaborated further, insisting that Echo wouldn’t soft-peddle the impact of its superhero conflicts. “People on our show – they bleed. They die,” Freeland explained. “They get killed and there are real-world consequences.”
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