Los Angeles, CA – Vincent D’Onofrio, star of the Disney+ and Hulu miniseries “Echo,” remains tight-lipped about whether his character, Wilson “Kingpin” Fisk, has been healed by Maya Lopez. The series follows Maya as she uses her Choctaw ancestors’ powers to enter Fisk’s mind and potentially heal him of childhood trauma. However, D’Onofrio cannot reveal whether Maya’s powers were successful, as it is boxed up in other aspects of the story.
While Fisk’s character does not change drastically, D’Onofrio believes that he becomes “enlightened” rather than transformed by Maya’s powers. The mid-credit scene shows Fisk becoming interested in running for mayor after hearing a news report about the lack of strong mayoral candidates in New York City. However, D’Onofrio does not think Maya’s powers played a direct role in this decision.
The actor is particularly enthusiastic about the addition of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, known for their work on “Moon Knight” and “Loki,” as the directors for the upcoming “Daredevil: Born Again” series. D’Onofrio expressed gratitude to Kevin Feige for making this choice and for sticking with him and Charlie Cox, who portrays Daredevil, throughout the creative process.
Regarding the debate about whether the Netflix characters and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) characters are the same, D’Onofrio confirms that “Daredevil: Born Again” is directly connected to the original “Daredevil” series. He believes that the essence and spirit of the past shows are more important than recreating exact details.
Reflecting on his character’s relationship with Maya, D’Onofrio acknowledges that Fisk’s attachment to her involves control rather than love. He explains that love shouldn’t be about control but acknowledges that it is often intertwined.
Responding to questions about his acting technique and potential conflicts with other actors, D’Onofrio emphasizes the importance of serving the story and doing the best job possible. He believes that different techniques can coexist as long as they contribute to making the scene work.
D’Onofrio fondly remembers his time working with Andre Braugher on “Homicide: Life on the Street” and frequently thinks about their collaboration. The show, particularly the episode “The Subway,” left a lasting impression on both viewers and D’Onofrio himself.
Ending the article, it is mentioned that “Echo” is now available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
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