Wonder Man Preview Reveals The MCU's Most Meta TV Show To Date
The Marvel studio is aware that viewers might be feeling some superhero fatigue, so they've decided to include that very concept into their upcoming superhero show.
That's right, the first trailer for Wonder Man has arrived, and it promises a self-referential angle on the MCU.
The preview, which debuted on October 10th, also quietly moved the Wonder Man release date back from its original late 2025 window into January 2026.
Why another superhero film? Everyone is tired of superhero content. Why watch them in the theater? Wonder Man resonated with me on a profound level. There is an chance to surprise viewers. To reimagine the whole category of narrative.
The reporter responds: "Have you given any thought about the cast?"
The preview then cuts to lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the conversation on his mobile device, and the trailer concludes.
Key Details Regarding Wonder Man
We were previously aware that Wonder Man would be a self-referential interpretation on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a film star who becomes a superhero (the hero Wonder Man).
The supporting cast features actor Ben Kingsley reprising his role as Iron Man 3's Trevor Slattery, Demetrius Grosse as Eric Williams (aka Grim Reaper), Ed Harris as Simon's agent Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed returning as Department of Damage Control agent P. Cleary.
The Studio's Self-Referential Comedy Approach
We don't know much else about the plot 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.
