Wonder Man Preview Reveals Marvel's Most Self-Referential TV Show Ever
The Marvel studio has heard that viewers might be experiencing some superhero fatigue, so they've decided to incorporate this exact concept into their next superhero show.
Indeed, the debut preview for Wonder Man has been released, and it promises a self-referential angle on the MCU.
The trailer, which premiered on October 10th, also subtly pushed the Wonder Man release date back from its initial late 2025 window into early 2026.
Why one more superhero movie? Everyone is tired of superheroes. Why go see them in the theater? Wonder Man spoke to me on a deep level. There is an opportunity to surprise audiences. To reinvent the whole genre of storytelling.
The interviewer replies: "Have you considered about casting?"
The trailer then cuts to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the interview on his phone, and the trailer ends.
What We Know Regarding 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 Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor who transforms into a superhero (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 agent Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed coming back as Department of Damage Control officer P. Cleary.
The Studio's Self-Referential Comedy 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 appears like the production company is fully committed on self-referential comedy. Will that work without the celebrity appeal of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? We'll have to wait and see.
