Hawkeye Cast Guide: Every New & Returning Marvel Character

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Hawkeye.

The Hawkeye cast boasts several new and returning Marvel characters from across the wider MCU. Marvel Studios’ expanded its reach after the Infinity Saga’s conclusion by making original content for Disney+. Miniseries and TV shows allowed the MCU to shine a bigger spotlight on characters like Scarlet Witch and Falcon, who previously were used in supporting roles to the main Avengers. Ironically, Disney’s streaming service has also allowed Clint Barton, one of the original Avengers, a chance to finally take the spotlight.

Despite making multiple appearances throughout the years, the MCU never gave Hawkeye a chance to be the main character. Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor all received trilogies of solo films, and Marvel has given Hulk and Black Widow at least one chance to lead their own movie. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed in 2019 that Hawkeye would finally change that and give Clint Barton time to have his own story told. This meant continuing Hawkeye’s story after Avengers: Endgame and telling a street-level narrative set in New York that takes heavy inspiration from Matt Fraction and David Aja’s beloved comic run. However, Hawkeye won’t just focus on Clint’s evolution as a character. The show is also introducing his presumed MCU replacement, Kate Bishop. Their relationship is at the heart of the series as they work together to take down an Avengers-level threat.

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Although Hawkeye primarily revolves around Marvel’s most famous archers, it is also set to include many other characters. Some of them are familiar to MCU viewers, while others are brand new additions to the franchise’s vast mythology who could have important roles beyond the new Disney+ show. Here’s a guide to Hawkeye‘s cast of talented actors and the Marvel characters each of them plays.

Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton aka Hawkeye

Jeremy Renner returns as Clint Barton to star in Hawkeye. Renner made his MCU debut in 2011 thanks to a short cameo in Thor. This set up his return in The Avengers and the important role he’d play in the shared universe overall. Renner’s Hawkeye has appeared in five MCU movies so far, and Hawkeye shows what’s become of Clint after Avengers: Endgame. This includes spending time with his wife and kids after helping bring them back from Thanos’ snap, confronting demons from his time as Ronin, and training Kate Bishop to be a new superhero. Some of Renner’s other notable credits include The Hurt Locker and The Town — both of which he received Oscar nominations for — but he also is starring in the first Yellowstone spinoff, Mayor of Kingstown.

Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop

Hawkeye is the MCU debut for Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop. The series is expected to be the start of Kate becoming a prominent character in the Marvel world. She is a highly skilled archer and fighter who has spent much of her young adult life honing these skills following the death of her father. Kate is also a huge Hawkeye fan, just like in the comics, and becomes wrapped up in an adventure with Clint after acquiring the Ronin suit. Steinfeld was long-rumored to be the front-runner to play Kate Bishop in the MCU, and the 24-year-old actress has earned high praise for her portrayal of the fan-favorite character. Steinfeld’s notable acting credits include her Oscar-nominated role in True Grit, starring in Apple TV+’s Dickinson, and leading Bumblebee.

Vera Farmiga as Eleanor Bishop

One of the new Marvel characters introduced in Hawkeye is Eleanor Bishop, played by Vera Farmiga. Eleanor is Kate’s mother and a successful businesswoman who owns Bishop Security. Marvel’s comics haven’t given her much of a role in the past, as she supposedly died when Kate was still a child. It wasn’t until much later on that Eleanor returned and was revealed to be involved in Madame Masque’s schemes. Vera Farmiga was previously nominated for an Oscar for her performance in Up in the Air, but she is best known for her roles in The Conjuring franchise as Lorraine Warren and Bates Motel as Norma Bates. Prior to Hawkeye, Farmiga also appeared in The Many Saints of Newark as Livia Soprano.

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Tony Dalton as Jack Duquesne aka Swordsman

Hawkeye will also feature the MCU debut of Tony Dalton’s Jack Duquesne aka Swordsman. Jack is an expert fighter with swords and is generally obsessed with them. He’s also in a romantic relationship with Eleanor. In the comics, Duquesne became an Avenger for some time too after starting out as more of a villain. He was meant to be a spy for the Mandarin but grew to like being a hero. Swordsman was a mentor to Clint Barton back when the hero was young, and he taught his mentee how to master a bow with the help of Trickshot. Tony Dalton is best known for playing Lalo Salamanca in Better Call Saul since season 4.

Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez aka Echo

Another exciting new Marvel character in Hawkeye is Maya Lopez aka Echo, played by Alaqua Cox. She isn’t usually associated with Hawkeye in the comics, although Echo was the first one to wear the Ronin suit in the source material. Maya Lopez is a deaf Native American assassin who, in the comics, was raised by Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin from a young age following the death of her father. Kingpin originally told Echo that Daredevil killed her father and hid the truth that he was responsible. Alaqua Cox makes her acting debut in Hawkeye but is confirmed to return after for her spinoff Disney+ show Echo.

Was That Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin In Hawkeye Episode 3?

Hawkeye episode 3 possibly included the debut of Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin. The episode makes multiple mentions of Echo’s powerful “uncle” and true leader of the Tracksuit Mafia. But it is during Maya’s origin scenes that one of her father’s colleagues greets her. His face isn’t shown as Hawkeye only offers a glimpse at the nice black suit the man is wearing and his seemingly large hand. The individual’s laugh can also briefly be heard, and all of these seem to be the MCU debut of Kingpin. Even though the show is now viewed as not part of the MCU canon, Vincent D’Onofrio previously played Wilson Fisk in all three seasons of Daredevil on Netflix. Beyond his Kingpin experience, D’Onofrio has also been in Full Metal Jacket, Men in Black, and Jurassic World.

Hawkeye’s Supporting Characters

Linda Cardellini as Laura Barton – Hawkeye’s wife previously appeared in Avengers: Age of Ultron and Avengers: Endgame, with Linda Cardellini also known for her roles in Freaks and Geeks and Dead to Me.

Brian d’Arcy James as Derek Bishop – Kate Bishop’s loving father is played by Brian d’Arcy James, who has appeared in 13 Reasons Why, Molly’s Game, and Spotlight.

Fra Fee as Kazi – A hired assassin in the comics known as The Clown, Fra Fee recently appeared in Amazon Prime’s Cinderella reimagining starring Camilla Cabello.

Aleks Paunovic as Ivan – One of the leaders of the Tracksuit Mafia, Paunovic is best known for roles in the Van Helsing and Snowpiercer TV shows.

Piotr Adamczyk as Tomas – Another member of the Tracksuit Mafia, Adamczyk previously had a recurring role in Apple TV+’s For All Mankind.

Ava Russo as Lila Barton – Clint and Laura Barton’s second child and only daughter, Ava is the daughter of MCU director Joe Russo and previously appeared in Avengers: Endgame.

Ben Sakamoto as Cooper Barton – The oldest child of Clint and Laura Barton, Ben Sakamoto previously played Cooper in Avengers: Age of Ultron and Avengers: Endgame.

Cade Woodard as Nathaniel Barton – The youngest child of Clint and Laura Barton, Cade Woodard played Nathaniel in Avengers: Endgame and also was Beau Abbott in A Quiet Place.

Simon Callow as Armand III – Jack Duquesne’s father who is murdered in episode 1 is played by Four Weddings and a Funeral and A Room with a View actor Simon Callow.

Zach McClarnon as William Lopez – The Westworld and Doctor Sleep actor plays Maya Lopez’s father, who was killed by Ronin.

Clayton English as Grills – The LARPing firefighter who takes the Ronin suit and fights Hawkeye, Clayton English was previously in The War with Grandpa.

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Marvel’s Hawkeye releases new episodes Wednesdays on Disney+.

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