Wonder Man Trailer Unveils Marvel's Most Self-Referential Series Ever
Marvel is aware that audiences might be feeling some superhero exhaustion, so they've opted to include that very idea into their next superhero series.
Indeed, the debut trailer for Wonder Man has been released, and it promises a meta twist on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The preview, which premiered on October 10th, also subtly moved the Wonder Man release date back from its initial late 2025 slot into early 2026.
Why one more superhero film? Everyone is weary of superhero content. Why watch them in the cinema? Wonder Man resonated with me on a profound level. There is an chance to surprise viewers. To reimagine the whole genre of storytelling.
The interviewer responds: "Have you given any thought about the cast?"
The preview then cuts to lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the interview on his phone, and the preview concludes.
Key Details About Wonder Man
We were previously aware that Wonder Man would be a meta take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The show features Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor who transforms into a super-powered being (Wonder Man).
The supporting cast includes 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 returning as DODC agent P. Cleary.
Marvel's Self-Referential Comedy Approach
We don't know much else about the plot of Wonder Man, but it's clear that the studio plans to laugh at its own tropes.
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 Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? We'll have to wait and see.