We spent months playing “she will / won’t” with Hailee Steinfeld and the role of Kate Bishop in Hawkeye, but recent set photos finally confirmed that she had been cast in the role of Young Avenger.
During this period, we heard conflicting reports about the assault. Some said it was due to Steinfeld’s commitments to Dickinson, while others believe the actress may not be sure about signing up for multiple projects. After all, it is expected that Hawkeye it will serve as a torchlight, and Kate’s role as a Young Avenger is likely to keep Steinfeld busy for many years.
Well, during a recent interview with Collider, Steinfeld made it clear that signing up for the long term was never a problem, pointing out that, “It’s been a wonderful experience, developing this character and taking elements of it in the comics and what we know from his story. It’s very exciting to play a character that is so loved by so many people.”
As for the multi-project agreement, she said: “It didn’t affect any reason why I wouldn’t want to be involved, that’s for sure. My music is something I can do on the road and anywhere. Simultaneously with my performance, it obviously makes it a little more challenging, but fortunately , is something I can go on and on doing and working on while I’m working on these programs. “
This clarifies things, by indicating that Steinfeld is here to stay as the new MCU archer.
What’s the plan for her besides Hawkeye is yet to be seen, but chances are we will see her get together with the rest of the Young Avengers in the not too distant future. As to where this could happen, Ant-Man and Wasp: Quantumania it is probably the most likely possibility!
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confirmed characters and rumors in Hawkeye!
Confirmed: Maya Lopez / Echo (Alaqua Cox)
Introduced on the pages of Reckless, Maya Lopez’s father was killed by Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin.
Manipulated by the villain to aim at the Fearless Man after spending years being trained as an assassin, Echo has photographic reflections not unlike those of the Taskmaster.
One of the few deaf superheroes, Echo is a descendant of American Indians and was the first Ronin. This links her to Clint Barton, and it is possible that she is in charge of killing Hawkeye, just as she was once the Daredevil. Alaqua Cox makes her debut in Hawkeye, and given its age, it seems that Echo is a strong competitor to join the Young Avengers.
This is a great character, and his unique face painting I hope to be part of Hawkeye too.
Confirmed: William Lopez (Zahn McClarnon)
Known as Willie “Crazy Horse” Lincoln in the comics, William Lopez is played by Zahn McClarnon in Hawkeye.
The actor is best known for his performances as Chief of Police Mathias in Longmire, Hanzee Dent in the second season of Fargo, and Akecheta in the second season of Westworld. He’s an incredible acting talent, and hopefully he’s getting the chance to shine at Marvel Studios.
As noted, Lopez was killed by the Kingpin in the comics and left a bloody handprint on Maya’s face in her moments of death. It was with the same breath that he asked the man who mortally wounded him, Wilson Fisk, to take care of his daughter.
How much of that will be explored in Hawkeye is up for debate, but Fisk is unlikely to appear.
Confirmed: Jack Duquesne / Swordsman (Tony Dalton)
Jacques Duquesne, renamed Jack Duquesne by Hawkeye, began his career in the circus. He spent years training Hawkeye to be his protégé, but Clint Barton caught him stealing money from his employers and reported his mentor to the police.
Spanking Clint in half, he ran away and became the mercenary known as Swordsman.
Its history arc is fascinating. Starting his career as a villain, he tried unsuccessfully to infiltrate the Avengers, only to be exposed. He would later battle alongside people like Egghead, Batroc’s Brigade and the Lethal Legion. Finding Mantis, he found redemption and joined the real Avengers.
Tony Dalton is playing the Swordsman at the MCU, and if you saw his work in Better to call Saul, you will know that it can bring a lot to Hawkeye.
Confirmed: Eleanor Bishop (Vera Farmiga)
The face of the great success of the New Line Conjuring franchise, Vera Farmiga joining the MCU is a major achievement for Marvel Studios. However, it is difficult to imagine her just playing Kate Bishop’s mother.
Kate comes from a wealthy family and her mother is believed to have been dead for a long time.
It would later be revealed that she was alive and directed the activities of her daughter’s nemesis, Madame Masque. With that villain rumored to appear in Hawkeye, don’t be surprised if the series combines her and Eleanor to create a villain who will raise the stakes on a personal level.
Farmiga also starred in Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Bates Motel.
Confirmed: Kazi / Clown (Fra Fee)
the miserable The star Fra Fee was cast as Kazi, a character believed to be Kazimierz Kazimierczak.
Better known as the psychotic clown, he moved to America after his circus family was killed during an armed conflict. Needless to say, we hope he is connected to Clint Barton in some way, but either way, this mercenary will pose a serious threat to both Hawkeyes.
The traumas of his past took him down a dark path, and Clown was tasked by the leader of the “Costume Dracula” to kill Clint, and tormented the Avenger by killing his neighbors.
It is unlikely to be Hawkeyeit’s too bad, but it’s a villain worth keeping an eye on.
Confirmed: Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh)
Florence Pugh will make her MCU debut in Black Widow next May, assuming the role of Yelena Belova. Often portrayed as a villain in the comics, this version of the character is Natasha Romanoff’s “little sister”.
Without seeing that film delayed, it is difficult to predict what role it will play Hawkeye.
However, with the Disney + series set in 2025 (one year after Avengers: Endgame), it seems reasonable to assume that she has now consolidated herself as the new Black Widow. If she is part of General Ross’s Thunderbolts, however, her role on the show may be very different from that prediction.
It’s great to know that Pugh is close by.
Confirmed: Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld)
After months of conflicting reports on whether Hailee Steinfeld would be part of the Hawkeye, the set of photos confirmed this week that the Spider-Man: In the Spider-Verse The star is playing Clint Barton’s new protégé, Kate Bishop.
A member of the Young Avengers from the comics who assumed the mantle of Hawkeye after Clint’s apparent death in Avengers disassembled, Kate later trained alongside the Avenger and a strong bond was formed (although one who often sees them shooting each other).
Much more than just a Hawkeye woman, Kate is a fantastic character in her own right.
Steinfeld performed best in 2010 True Griand won wide critical acclaim for his work in Bee and Apple TV + series Dickinson.
Confirmed: Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner)
You will not be shocked to learn that Jeremy Renner is reprising the role of Hawkeye in a series called Hawkeye, but the archer has been enough in recent years to justify the existence of this show.
In the five years he spent away from his family, Clint became Ronin and massacred those he felt he deserved to die for instead of his family. Following such a dark path will not be easy to recover, and that may explain why he seems to be living in Brooklyn instead of on the farm with his family.
That’s not the biggest change that Hawkeye seems to have gone through, however.
The set photos confirmed that Clint is now wearing hearing aids, an indication that Marvel Studios plans to exploit the hero’s hearing loss as the comics have done in recent years.
Rumors: Mockingbird
Mockingbird made its live-action debut in SHIELD agents, but Adrianne Palicki’s stint as Bobbi Morse was short-lived and a planned spinoff never went anywhere on ABC.
There are rumors that Clint Barton’s ex-wife in the comics will be part of Hawkeye, and if true, it means the character is being restarted by Marvel Studios. Whether they have a romantic connection now or in the past has not been revealed, but it is doubtful that they were married.
Without mention of Mockingbird in the cast’s news, it’s probably not happening.
However, if we can see Bobbi join Clint in Hawkeye, the MCU will have added an important new character that can impact many stories in Phase 4 and beyond.
Rumor: Trickshot
The Swordsman’s presence in Hawkeye it is a strong indication that Clint Barton’s past will be explored. Because of that, it’s no big surprise that this occasional anti-hero and villain appears.
An origin story for the former SHIELD agent is delayed, and if it is, it is almost certain to end up involving Trickshot, Clint’s brother.
Clint and Barney grew up together in an orphanage, but then ran away and joined the Carson Carnival of Traveling Wonder as carnival helpers. With Clint being favored by the Swordsman, Barney became jealous and separated from his brother when he joined the Army and then the FBI.
After brainwashed by Baron Zemo after his apparent death, Barney would torment Hawkeye as Trickshot.