Kingpin in the MCU Explained Backstory Whats Canon Comic Connections

Kingpin in the MCU Explained: Backstory, What’s Canon, Comic Connections

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Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin is officially in the MCU after Hawkeye episode 5. Here’s his backstory, comic connections, and MCU canon ramifications.

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Kingpin in the MCU Explained Backstory Whats Canon Comic Connections

Warning: SPOILERS for Hawkeye episode 5, “Ronin”

Kingpin is officially part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe thanks to Hawkeye episode 5. As one of Marvel’s biggest villains in the comics, speculation was mounting that Wilson Fisk could make an appearance on Disney+. The latest MCU Disney+ show has heavily teased the involvement of a major foe in New York pulling the strings behind Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) and Kate Bishop’s (Hailee Steinfeld) new adventure. Now, Hawkeye episode 5 confirms Kingpin’s place in the shared universe.

The teases for Kingpin being part of Hawkeye’s story really started with episode 3 as the show began heavily referencing Maya Lopez a.k.a. Echo’s uncle and a powerful figure behind the Tracksuit Mafia. It didn’t take long for comic readers to begin suggesting Wilson Fisk could be the mysterious Hawkeye villain. Whether it was the nice suit Echo’s uncle wore or an eerily familiar laugh, there were plenty of signs pointing to the crime boss being involved. Hawkeye’s Kingpin teases continued throughout episode 5, as Clint referred to Maya’s boss and the “big man” who could take matters into his own hands if he didn’t resolve the Ronin issues quickly.

It wasn’t until Hawkeye episode 5’s ending that the show confirmed Kingpin’s involvement. Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) discovered that Eleanor Bishop (Vera Farmiga) hired her to kill Clint and relayed that information to Kate. This included sending Kate a picture of her mother with a man who Kate didn’t recognize but Clint did. The photo confirmed his worst fear, that Kingpin is part of Hawkeye’s story. His appearance is brief and doesn’t provide much context for his role in the MCU or comic origin, though.

Who Plays Kingpin In Hawkeye Episode 5

Kingpin in the MCU Explained Backstory Whats Canon Comic Connections

Hawkeye’s Kingpin is played by none other than Vincent D’Onofrio, who previously played the Marvel villain in Daredevil. Netflix’s show ran for three seasons and solidified D’Onofrio’s Kingpin as one of the best live-action villains in a Marvel production. That wasn’t Kingpin’s first live-action appearance, though, as Michael Clarke Duncan played him in the Ben Affleck Daredevil movie. D’Onofrio returns in Hawkeye episode 5 wearing one of Wilson Fisk’s traditional white suits with a black shirt underneath. It also appears that Kingpin’s cane is now part of his look.

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Even though this is the first time Vincent D’Onofrio’s face has been shown in Hawkeye, this likely confirms that he was featured before. The show’s third episode included a shot of Kingpin’s hand, and while that could’ve been a hand double for D’Onofrio, he also may have filmed that scene. It confirms Fisk’s presence in the flashback scene either way. Beyond his time on Daredevil, audiences may also recognize Vincent D’Onofrio from his roles in Men in Black, Jurassic World, and more. Now that he’s back as Kingpin, this should be the start of a promising MCU future for Wilson Fisk.

Kingpin’s Comics Backstory & Echo Link

Kingpin in the MCU Explained Backstory Whats Canon Comic Connections

Kingpin is a classic Marvel villain in the comics, as he debuted in 1967 in the pages of Amazing Spider-Man #50. Fisk started accumulating power in organized crime from a rather young age and quickly became one of the most powerful people in New York. His affairs brought him into conflict with Spider-Man and Daredevil repeatedly, although Fisk used his intelligence and influence to often cover up his illegal activities. This eventually included attempts to get into politics, which brought the attention of Matt Murdock. The two have fought countless times in the comics with Kingpin ordering hits on Matt’s friends and exposing his double-life to the public. Whenever Daredevil or another hero has managed to get Fisk arrested, he’s always found a way to get free.

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Another aspect of Kingpin’s comic backstory is his relationship with Maya Lopez, which is why the speculation originally began that he could be in Hawkeye. Maya’s father worked for Kingpin in the comics but was later murdered by him. Before his death, Maya’s dad asked Fisk to take care of her in his absence, which he agreed to do. The crime boss saw the potential of Maya’s lightning-fast reflexes and paid top-dollar for schooling that taught her how to harness these skills to become a deadly assassin. Fisk later pinned the death of Maya’s dad on Daredevil, making it her mission to kill the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen. However, she eventually discovered that Kingpin lied and turned against him.

Is Hawkeye’s Kingpin The Same Version As Daredevil?

Kingpin in the MCU Explained Backstory Whats Canon Comic Connections

Kingpin’s Hawkeye return raises some massive questions around whether he is the same version as audiences previously saw on Daredevil. Marvel Studios’ decision to bring Vincent D’Onofrio back in the role isn’t a definitive sign that Hawkeye’s Kingpin is the same as Netflix’s. The MCU has recently started using actors from prior Marvel properties in the same roles, such as J.K. Simmons returning as J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man: Far From Home after playing the Daily Bugle editor in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy. In that case, it was quite easy to tell the MCU’s Jameson wasn’t the same as before, but Kingpin’s return isn’t as clear.

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There is nothing shown in Hawkeye that definitively makes Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin return connected to or contradictory to Daredevil. The actor is the same and even Fisk’s general appearance is consistent with Netflix, but whether or not his origin is the same is unclear. The tricky part for Marvel Studios is that making Hawkeye’s Kingpin the same as Daredevil’s means much more than giving D’Onofrio’s villain an origin or rivalry with Daredevil. If he is the same, it makes the entire Netflix library of Marvel shows MCU canon – and just about every other Marvel TV production canon by association.

Does Hawkeye Make Daredevil & The Netflix Shows MCU Canon?

Since Hawkeye hasn’t confirmed that its Kingpin is the same one from Daredevil, it is too early to know if the Netflix show is now officially MCU canon. The most likely explanation is that the shows are not part of the MCU now and that Marvel Studios just wanted to use a great piece of casting on their part. However, there is still a chance for Marvel to surprise viewers again and make Daredevil canon, which could include building off of season 3’s finale.

Kingpin’s story wrapped up in Daredevil season 3’s ending with him going to jail. Matt Murdock convinced Fisk to surrender and never reveal his identity to the public in exchange for Matt not telling the cops that Fisk’s wife ordered a hit on an FBI agent. Although the Marvel Netflix timeline doesn’t perfectly line up with the MCU movies, it is believed that Daredevil season 3 took place in early 2017. That could mean that Fisk was in prison during Avengers: Infinity War when Thanos’ snap happened. He may have found a way out of captivity during this event and spent the last five years rebuilding his criminal enterprise, or Kingpin could’ve only recently become free, which is why he’s only resurfacing now. Either way, there’s a clear path for Hawkeye to continue Kingpin’s Daredevil story, but whether or not that happens remains to be seen. If it does, then all of Netflix’s Marvel shows could be confirmed as MCU canon.

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