Marvel Studios’ Echo noticed Alaqua Cox’s Maya Lopez take main steps in her journey as a hero and featured her reconnecting together with her household. On the identical time, it additionally deepened her relationship together with her surrogate father, Wilson Fisk a.ok.a. Kingpin, who’s portrayed by Vincent D’Onofrio. The 2 characters have a posh bond to say the least and, in case you have been like me, you’ll have been questioning whether or not Fisk actually has and does love Maya. CinemaBlend posed that query to Cox herself, and she or he supplied some sincere ideas.
Wilson lengthy watched out for Maya whose father, William, was the chief of Fisk’s Tracksuit Mafia. Kingpin finally orchestrated a scenario that allowed Clint Barton (throughout his “Ronin” period) to trace down and slaughter members of the group, together with William. Maya, who grew to become a prime enforcer herself, realized this info on Hawkeye, main her to shoot Fisk within the eye. The 2 finally reunited on the spinoff, with Wilson providing Maya the possibility to affix forces with him once more. Although she in the end rejected his supply and, following their confrontation through the finale, the New York bigshot appeared freaked out by his surrogate daughter’s new talents.
Whereas Fisk did come to blows with Maya, he notably did specific (what gave the impression to be) true affection for her on a number of events. Nevertheless, whereas watching Echo (which is streamable with a Disney+ subscription), I couldn’t assist however surprise if he actually cherished her or felt one thing that he believed was love. With that in thoughts, I needed to get Alaqua Cox’s tackle the matter after I spoke to her in promotion of the collection. And her reply to my query isn’t so reduce and dry:
I feel Fisk actually loves Maya. I simply do not assume he loves her sufficient to be taught ASL, as a result of he has the potential of signing together with her. I do consider that he loves her, however in his personal approach. Fisk desires folks to serve him. He hires interpreters to speak with him and Maya, and he makes use of the contact lenses as a type of an interpretation to speak to [Maya]. So yeah, I feel that Kingpin does love her however in [his] personal approach.
So, within the actress’ opinion, the long-lasting baddie does love his Maya – however not within the conventional approach. She additionally makes a good level that’s been introduced up by others, which is that Wilson doesn’t appear to like Lopez sufficient to be taught ASL so he can talk with the heroine, who’s deaf. Alaqua Cox’s feedback positively have me rethinking my place, although I do assume it was affordable for me to query Fisk’s sincerity. In any case, as historical past has proven, he’s solely actually cared a couple of handful of individuals in his life. A number of the characters on that choose record embrace his mom, his spouse, Vanessa, and late assistant James Wesley.
As for Fisk’s relationship with Maya, it’ll doubtless by no means be the identical, particularly now that he is aware of she’s a metahuman. When or how the 2 former “household” members would possibly meet up once more is a thriller proper now. Alaqua Cox advised me she’s trying to get particulars on her future within the Marvel Cinematic Universe and admitted that “ready is driving [her] nuts.” She additionally talked about that she hopes Maya will finally pop up on the upcoming collection Daredevil: Born Once more. That present will notably see her co-stars, Vincent D’Onofrio and Charlie Cox, reprise their roles as Fisk and Matt Murdock, respectively.
Followers can solely hope that Alaqua Cox’s character is added to an upcoming Marvel film or TV present. She’d be good for Daredevil: Born Once more, contemplating the Kingpin connection. Additionally, I don’t learn about all of you, however I’d like to see the Lopez/Fisk relationship explored much more.
You may stream Echo now on Disney+, and hold checking the record of upcoming Marvel reveals for info on what’s coming down the road.
