Marvel’s Hawkeye and Eternals honored for disability representation

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The two superhero projects have received the Ruderman Family Foundation's Seal of Authentic Representation

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Marvel Studios has been recognized for its authentic depiction of disability.

Disney Plus's Hawkeye and Chloe Zhao's Eternals have each been awarded the Seal of Authentic Representation from the Ruderman Family Foundation, which advocates for the inclusion of people with disabilities throughout society. According to the foundation, the Seal of Authentic Representation is awarded when 'productions meet two criteria: they feature actors with disabilities with a speaking role of at least five lines; and they are in, or on the verge of, general release.'

In Eternals, Makkari (Lauren Ridloff) is deaf by design: the ability to hear would hinder her use of super-speed. Hawkeye's Maya Lopez aka Echo (Alaqua Cox) runs her own underground empire and is expertly skilled in combat, besting nearly everyone who crosses her path. Both actors are deaf, with Cox also being an amputee who uses a prosthetic leg.

Cox will reprise her role and star in an upcoming Hawkeye spin-off titled Echo, though we don't know if the series will pick up directly after the events of Hawkeye.

Lauren Milici
Lauren Milici
Senior Entertainment Writer

Lauren Milici is a Senior Entertainment Writer for GamesRadar+ based in New York City. She previously reported on breaking news for The Independent's Indy100 and created TV and film listicles for Ranker. Her work has been published in Fandom, Nerdist, Paste Magazine, Vulture, PopSugar, Fangoria, and more.