Wonder Man Trailer Unveils Marvel's Most Self-Referential Series To Date
Marvel has heard that audiences might be feeling some superhero exhaustion, so they've decided to include this exact concept into their upcoming superhero show.
That's right, the first trailer for Wonder Man has been released, and it pledges a meta twist on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The preview, which premiered on Oct. 10, also quietly moved the Wonder Man launch date back from its original late 2025 window into early 2026.
Why one more superhero movie? People is weary of superheroes. Why watch them in the theater? Wonder Man spoke to me on a deep level. There is an chance to surprise audiences. To reinvent the whole genre of storytelling.
The interviewer 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 trailer concludes.
Key Details Regarding Wonder Man
We were previously aware that Wonder Man would be a meta take on the MCU. The show stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the character Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor who transforms into a superhero (the hero Wonder Man).
The rest of the cast includes actor Ben Kingsley returning as Iron Man 3's Trevor Slattery, Demetrius Grosse as Eric Williams (aka Grim Reaper), Ed Harris as Simon's manager Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed coming back as DODC agent P. Cleary.
The Studio's Self-Referential Comedy Strategy
We don't know much else about the storyline of Wonder Man, but it's evident that the studio intends to poke some fun at itself.
In the wake of Deadpool & Wolverine, it seems like the production company is all in on meta-humor. Will this approach succeed without the celebrity appeal of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? Only time will tell.
