What Echo Did To Kingpin In The Finale Explained By Vincent D'Onofrio

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With Echo now released, Kingpin actor Vincent D'Onofrio has finally opened up about what’s coming for him and his character, Wilson Fisk, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Echo picked up Maya Lopez's story from her first appearance in Hawkeye. Apart from giving Maya a platform in the MCU, the Disney Plus series also gave fans a second chance to explore Kingpin's new journey in the MCU. The series concluded with a showdown between Maya and Kingpin in which the former forced the latter to confront his past trauma, prompting fans to wonder if Maya's actions will cause the villain to turn over a new leaf.

While speaking in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, D'Onofrio opened up about the post-credits scene in the Echo finale. He also revealed what it means for his and his character’s future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Although the actor didn’t spoil anything, he carefully talked about whether his character changed after what happened in the Echo finale. “I want to do the right thing here and say something that is true, but not too revealing. I don’t think he’s changed; I think he’s enlightened. I haven’t seen a lot of the episodes of Echo.” On the other hand, the actor also disclosed what his character could do to become all-powerful.

So, in my mind, after everything goes down with Maya, he gets on a plane, and the news is playing on the plane. It says, 'New York is going to be looking for a new mayor soon,' and as he’s watching it, a light bulb goes on. So, by the end of that flight, he decides, 'If I want to be all powerful, this is what I’m going to do.' That’s the most I can tell you.

In the Echo finale, Maya Lopez uses her powers to help heal Fisk's difficult childhood memories, especially with his dad. His troubled relationship led to a brutal act. While the Disney Plus show doesn't delve deeply into the effects of this healing, a final scene hints at Kingpin thinking about entering public office, making fans wonder if he's changed for the better. But