The latest episode ofHawkeyecame with a monumental surprise, changing the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it. Before going any further in this article, first heed thisSPOILER WARNING. Again, there areMAJOR SPOILERS AHEADforHawkeye, so if you wish to remain clean and pure then look away. Seriously, don’t even read the first sentence of the next paragraph.
It happened. The Kingpin is back. The behemoth supervillain finally made his triumphant return in the latest episode of Marvel’s ongoing Disney+ series,Hawkeye, and actorVincent D’Onofriohas now taken to social media to celebrate. Sharing an image of the character’s colossally framed silhouette towering over the word “hawkeye” to his officialTwitteraccount, D’Onofrio paired the haunting promo with one of Wilson Fisk’s most famous quotes.
Rumors regarding Vincent D’Onofrio’s returnas Wilson Fisk AKA The Kingpin, a role he played so expertly in Netflix’sDaredevil, have been circulating for some time. There have been several leaks and insider reports stating that the character would appear inHawkeye, and that he would continue to torment the Marvel Cinematic Universe in several small screen projects includingShe-HulkandEcho. Now that the initial rumor has been revealed to be true, expect a lot more from The Kingpin, with the character no doubt regaling many heroes and villains with stories that begin “When I was a boy…”
D’Onofrio has responded to these rumors in the past,even hyping the Hawkeye serieswith a social media post that simply said, “This is going to be fun. I love these Marvel series.” While many had suspected it at the time, D’Onofrio’s activities had been even bolder than expected. The actor’s return as Fisk was revealed during the finale of the latest episode of Hawkeye, with Kate Bishop receiving an image that confirms her mother has been working with Maya Lopez’s mysterious “uncle,” who Clint Barton identifies as The Kingpin.
Hawkeyetakes Marvel fans on an unexpected holiday getaway courtesy of Disney+ and Marvel Studios. Set in post-blip New York City, former Avenger Clint Barton has a seemingly simple mission: get back to his family for Christmas. While this should be more than possible for the man who fought alongside the likes of Thor and Iron Man, it proves more difficult than first thought, with Barton needing the help of Kate Bishop, a 22-year-old archer with dreams of becoming a Super Hero. The pair are forced to work together when a presence from Barton’s past threatens to derail far more than the festive spirit.
Starring Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld as Clint Barton and Kate Bishop respectively,Hawkeyealso stars Vera Farmiga, Tony Dalton, Zahn McClarnon, and Brian d’Arcy James, with Fra Fee joining the MCU as the villainous Kazi alongside Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez AKA Echo, a deaf superhero who can perfectly copy another person’s movements andwho will soon become the subject of her own spin-off Disney+ series.
The first five episodes ofHawkeyeare available now on Disney+, with the series due to conclude on December 22 as part of Phase Four of the MCU. The series so far has been met with positive reviews from critics, many of whom have praised the chemistry between Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld, as well as the street-level action.
