The newly released episode 3 for Hawkeye has MCU fandom hopeful again for the arrival of Kingpin. Since its debut on Disney Plus, Several fans have pointed out references to Wilson Fisk and the big bad’s connection to Maya Lopez (played by Alaqua Cox).
Warning: Article contains spoilers to Hawkeye episode 3
It’s another Wednesday and Disney Plus graced Marvel fans with an all-new Hawkeye episode 3 showing Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) and Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) facing off the Tracksuit Mafia. But a few particular moments from the episode hinted at a character much more dangerous than the existing criminal gangs.
Maya Lopez backstory hints Major Marvel villain
Initially, the episode began with a brief backstory for Maya a.k.a Echo. A younger version of Maya is shown learning the ways of both worlds as a deaf person and still with the ability to outperform other normal individuals. The scene at one instance shows a glimpse of a huge character wearing what seems like a black suit, and approaching Maya to comfort her.
Any avid Marvel fan would know Wilson Fisk as the bigfoot size large villain. The shot although vague has fans speculating it could be Vincent D’Onofrio reprising the role. Another instance from Hawkeye episode 3 shows Fra Fee’s Kazi referring to a mysterious character while having a conversation with Maya. “I just hope Uncle won’t find out. He wouldn’t be happy,” he says. Though, episodes 1 and 2 also had cryptic-style hints to Wilson. In any case, MCU fans are already sounding off their theories and opinions on when and if Kingpin would arrive. Readers can check out their reactions below.
I liked how #Hawkeye season 1 episode 3 referenced Kingpin in the episode. pic.twitter.com/m8NiiASb91
— Furlow7 (@Furlow71) December 1, 2021
Such big hands gotta be Kingpin's pic.twitter.com/f7MS9Ak2nz
— dogfather (1972) (@saiboihours) December 1, 2021
HAWKEYE EPISODE 3 SPOILERS#Hawkeye
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THE KINGPIN REVEAL BUILD-UP CONTINUES pic.twitter.com/1HlVxv7opQ— ethan ψ SAW NWH x2 (@wandapilots) December 1, 2021
#hawkeye spoilers #HawkeyeSeries
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that’s definitely wilson fisk KINGPIN COMING SOON pic.twitter.com/thIAMfSq1U— 🕸 (@civiiswar) December 1, 2021
#Hawkeye #HawkeyeSeries SPOILERS!!!
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I JUST KNOW THATS A KINGPIN TEASE, I KNOW IT pic.twitter.com/cTCwkf3SBy— sabrina ४ ☃️ SAW NWH x3 (@visiondarling) December 1, 2021
#hawkeye spoilers
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There are so many Kingpin teases LET'S F*CKING GOOOO pic.twitter.com/c9PAKrYmSA— rana ⧗ | nwh spoilers (@ranadjarin) December 1, 2021
Oh hell na that's definitely Kingpin pic.twitter.com/oX3HcBXQDq
— itsmeparixit 🌈| random internet user (@itsmeparixit) December 1, 2021
UNCLE IS DEFINITELY KINGPIN #Hawkeye pic.twitter.com/xe2EK3fEOd
— Comfort for Marvel TV stans (@MarvelTVcomfort) December 1, 2021
#HAWKEYE SPOILERS
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THE BIG FISK REVEAL THIS SEASON IS GONNA BE SO INSANE… KINGPIN IS COMING BACK YOU GUYS pic.twitter.com/Ppaj29CXLQ— 🏹 (@haileesbishop) December 1, 2021
KINGPIN IS COMING !!!!!!!! #Hawkeye pic.twitter.com/hBlnslmCFF
— J (@svmberg) December 1, 2021
KINGPIN IS FCKING BACK AHHHHHHHHH pic.twitter.com/gnYiZYTQsx
— Leon (@Noelpatrol) December 1, 2021
DID THEY JUST INTRODUCE #KINGPIN INTO THE #MCU #HAWKEYE #HawkeyeSeries pic.twitter.com/Anpeo1lGpf
— Fandom Assemble (@Fandom_Assemble) December 1, 2021
Earlier this month, an image of Vincent D’Onofrio as what was presumed to be Kingpin indicated it could be a shot from Hawkeye. However, the 62-year-old star called it out as just a bad case of photoshop. Still, it must be noted that the Daredevil star hasn’t outright denied his involvement with the Disney Plus show.
Could Kingpin appear at some point in the series? Let’s hope there’s more information to uncover in episode 4 of Hawkeye releasing next Wednesday on Disney Plus.
