Marvel's Wonder Man Preview Unveils The MCU's Most Self-Referential Series Ever
Marvel has heard that audiences might be feeling some superhero exhaustion, so they've decided to incorporate this exact idea into their next superhero show.
Indeed, the first trailer for Wonder Man has been released, and it pledges a meta twist on the MCU.
The trailer, which premiered on Oct. 10, also subtly moved the Wonder Man release date back from its original late 2025 window into early 2026.
Why another superhero movie? Everyone is weary of superheroes. Why watch them in the cinema? Wonder Man resonated with me on a deep level. There is an chance to surprise viewers. To reimagine the whole genre of storytelling.
The interviewer responds: "Have you given any thought about casting?"
The trailer then cuts to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the conversation on his mobile device, and the trailer ends.
Key Details About Wonder Man
We already knew that Wonder Man would be a self-referential interpretation on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The show stars Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor who becomes a superhero (Wonder Man).
The supporting cast features actor Ben Kingsley returning as Iron Man 3's Trevor Slattery, Demetrius Grosse as Eric Williams (also known as Grim Reaper), Ed Harris as Simon's agent Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed coming back as DODC agent P. Cleary.
Marvel's Meta-Humor Approach
We have limited information about the plot of Wonder Man, but it's evident that Marvel plans to laugh at its own tropes.
In the aftermath of Deadpool & Wolverine, it seems like the production company is all in on self-referential comedy. Will this approach succeed without the star power of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? We'll have to wait and see.
