Marvel's Wonder Man Trailer Unveils Marvel's Most Self-Referential Series Ever
The Marvel studio is aware that viewers could be experiencing some superhero exhaustion, so they've decided to incorporate that very concept into their next superhero show.
Indeed, the first preview for Wonder Man has been released, and it pledges a self-referential angle on the MCU.
The preview, which premiered on Oct. 10, also quietly moved the Wonder Man launch date back from its initial end of 2025 slot into January 2026.
Why one more superhero movie? People is weary of superhero content. Why go see them in the cinema? Wonder Man resonated with me on a deep level. There is an opportunity to shock viewers. To reinvent the entire category of storytelling.
The interviewer replies: "Have you given any thought about casting?"
The preview then transitions to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the interview 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 series features Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the character Simon Williams, a film star who transforms into a super-powered being (Wonder Man).
The supporting cast features actor Ben Kingsley reprising his role as Iron Man 3's Trevor Slattery, Demetrius Grosse as Eric Williams (also known as Grim Reaper), Ed Harris as Simon's manager Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed coming back as Department of Damage Control officer P. Cleary.
Marvel's Self-Referential Comedy Strategy
We have limited information 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 appears like the production company is all in on meta-humor. Will that work without the star power of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? We'll have to wait and see.
