Wonder Man Preview Reveals Marvel's Most Meta Series To Date
The Marvel studio is aware that audiences could be experiencing some superhero exhaustion, so they've decided to incorporate this exact concept into their next superhero series.
Indeed, the first preview for Wonder Man has been released, and it promises a meta twist on the MCU.
The trailer, which debuted on Oct. 10, also subtly moved the Wonder Man launch date back from its original late 2025 window into January 2026.
Why another superhero movie? People is weary of superhero content. Why go see 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 interviewer replies: "Have you considered about the cast?"
The preview then transitions to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's viewing the conversation on his mobile device, and the preview ends.
Key Details About Wonder Man
We were previously aware that Wonder Man would be a meta take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The show stars Abdul-Mateen II as the character Simon Williams, a film star who becomes a super-powered being (the hero Wonder Man).
The rest of the cast includes 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 returning 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 appears like the production company is fully committed on self-referential comedy. Will that work without the star power of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? We'll have to wait and see.
