Earlier this year, Marvel released a brand new series called “Echo” on Disney+ around the world, which follows Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) as she is pursued by Wilson Fisk’s criminal empire. When the journey brings her home to Oklahoma, she must confront her own family and legacy. The gritty, grounded series is a self-contained story that follows Maya’s pursuit of power and revenge. But at the heart of the show is a burgeoning antihero with roots in the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.  

This show broke many “firsts” for Marvel Studios., as it was the first show to be released under Marvel’s new Spotlight banner and was the first TV-MA series.  

Earlier this month, Disney+ added a new dubbed version of the show in Choctaw language, which continues the work that the team did on the show, to ensure that cultural specificity and authenticity carried through every aspect of the series, filmmakers reached out to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, working closely with key members such as Chief Gary Batton, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Dr. Ian Thompson, and Executive Director of Cultural Services Seth Fairchild. Accurate portrayal of Choctaw history and culture was hugely important to everyone on the show.

During the run-up to the release of “Echo”, Marvel held a special screening show at The District at Choctaw Casinos & Resorts in Durant, OK. 

Ms. Teri Billy, Assistant Director of the Chahta Anumpa Aiikhvna, School of Choctaw Language, consulted on Echo during production and development and returned to lead the translation and dubbing effort explained:

“Echo was never about outsiders coming in and telling a story.  They sincerely asked for our input about Choctaw culture and language, and it really shaped the end product. It will be especially inspiring for our tribal members to see a production like this translated into our language, which enhances understanding of tribal sovereignty.”

 “Echo” is available to stream now on Disney+ and you’ll find the Choctaw dubbed version available within the language settings of the show.

Will you be checking out this new Choctaw version of “Echo”?  Let me know on social media!

Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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