Wonder Man Trailer Unveils The MCU's Most Self-Referential TV Show Ever
The Marvel studio has heard that viewers could be feeling some superhero fatigue, so they've opted to include this exact idea into their upcoming superhero show.
Indeed, the first preview for Wonder Man has arrived, and it promises a self-referential angle on the MCU.
The preview, which debuted on October 10th, also subtly pushed the Wonder Man release date back from its initial end of 2025 slot into early 2026.
Why another superhero film? Everyone is weary of superhero content. Why watch them in the cinema? Wonder Man spoke to me on a deep level. There is an chance to surprise viewers. To reimagine the entire genre of storytelling.
The reporter responds: "Have you given any thought about the cast?"
The preview then cuts to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's viewing the interview on his mobile device, and the preview ends.
What We Know About Wonder Man
We already knew that Wonder Man would be a self-referential interpretation on the MCU. The series stars Abdul-Mateen II as the character Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor who transforms into a superhero (Wonder Man).
The rest of the cast features 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 coming back 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 plans to laugh at its own tropes.
In the wake of Deadpool & Wolverine, it appears like the studio is fully committed on meta-humor. Will this approach succeed without the celebrity appeal of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? We'll have to wait and see.
