Wonder Man Preview Reveals The MCU's Most Meta TV Show Ever
The Marvel studio is aware that viewers might be experiencing some superhero fatigue, so they've decided to incorporate that very concept into their next superhero series.
That's right, the debut trailer for Wonder Man has been released, and it promises a meta twist on the MCU.
The preview, which premiered on Oct. 10, also subtly pushed the Wonder Man launch date back from its original late 2025 window into January 2026.
Why another superhero movie? Everyone is weary of superheroes. Why watch them in the cinema? Wonder Man resonated with me on a profound level. There is an chance to shock viewers. To reinvent the entire genre of narrative.
The interviewer responds: "Have you given any thought about the cast?"
The preview then cuts to lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's viewing the conversation on his mobile device, and the trailer ends.
What We Know Regarding Wonder Man
We already knew 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 transforms into a super-powered being (the hero Wonder Man).
The rest of the cast includes 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 manager Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed returning as DODC officer P. Cleary.
Marvel's Self-Referential Comedy Strategy
We don't know much else about the plot of Wonder Man, but it's clear that the studio plans to poke some fun at itself.
In the aftermath of Deadpool & Wolverine, it seems like the production company is fully committed on meta-humor. Will this approach succeed without the star power of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? We'll have to wait and see.
