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In Marvel's upcoming series, Echo, representation was a key consideration for its production, according to Sydney Freeland, the director and executive producer.
Echo features a woman superhero, named Maya Lopez, who is both Native American and Deaf.
04 Jan
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'Representation was key': Sydney Freeland directs Marvel's Echo, about a Deaf and indigenous hero
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Director Sydney Freeland attends the UK Special Screening of Marvel Studios', Echo, at The Cinema in The Power Station, Battersea Power Station on 7 December 2023 in London, England.
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