Marvel's Wonder Man Trailer Unveils Marvel's Most Self-Referential TV Show Ever
Marvel is aware that viewers might be experiencing some superhero exhaustion, so they've decided to include that very concept into their next superhero show.
Indeed, the debut preview for Wonder Man has been released, and it promises a self-referential angle on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The preview, which premiered on Oct. 10, also quietly moved the Wonder Man release date back from its original late 2025 window into early 2026.
Why one more superhero film? People 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 entire category of storytelling.
The reporter replies: "Have you considered about the cast?"
The trailer then transitions to lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's viewing the interview on his mobile device, and the preview ends.
What We Know Regarding Wonder Man
We already knew that Wonder Man would be a meta take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The show stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the character Simon Williams, a film star who becomes a super-powered being (Wonder Man).
The rest of the cast includes actor Ben Kingsley returning as Iron Man 3's Trevor Slattery, Demetrius Grosse as Eric Williams (aka Grim Reaper), Ed Harris as Simon's manager Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed returning as Department of Damage Control agent P. Cleary.
Marvel's Meta-Humor Approach
We have limited information about the storyline of Wonder Man, but it's clear that Marvel intends to poke some fun at itself.
In the aftermath of Deadpool & Wolverine, it seems like the production company is fully committed on meta-humor. Will that work without the celebrity appeal of its previous leads? We'll have to wait and see.
