The two superhero projects join 'And Just Like That,' 'Ordinary Joe' and 'Only Murders in the Building' as the latest recipients of the Ruderman Foundation's Seal of Authentic Representation.
Ridloff and Cox are both deaf, and the latter additionally is an amputee who uses a prosthetic leg.
“Not only was [Ridloff] overly qualified to join an already high-level cast, she elevated the ensemble with her unique spirit, talents and charisma. It’s been a privilege getting to know her through the process and seeing what a real-life hero she has become to so many,” said Sarah Finn, who drives casting for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Of Cox, she added: “Alaqua Cox’s character, Maya Lopez/Echo, is based off an existing Marvel character who is deaf and Native American.
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