Marvel's Wonder Man Preview Reveals The MCU's Most Meta Series Ever
The Marvel studio has heard that viewers might be experiencing some superhero fatigue, so they've opted to include that very idea into their next superhero series.
Indeed, the first preview for Wonder Man has arrived, and it promises a meta twist on the MCU.
The trailer, which premiered on October 10th, also subtly pushed the Wonder Man launch date back from its original late 2025 slot into January 2026.
Why another superhero movie? Everyone is weary of superhero content. Why watch them in the theater? Wonder Man spoke to me on a profound level. There is an chance to surprise viewers. To reinvent the entire genre of storytelling.
The reporter responds: "Have you given any thought about casting?"
The preview then cuts to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's viewing the conversation on his phone, 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 series stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the character Simon Williams, a film star who becomes a super-powered being (the hero Wonder Man).
The supporting cast features 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 officer P. Cleary.
The Studio's Meta-Humor 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 wake of Deadpool & Wolverine, it seems like the production company is all in on self-referential comedy. Will that work without the celebrity appeal of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? Only time will tell.
