Marvel's Wonder Man Trailer Reveals The MCU's Most Meta Series Ever
Marvel is aware that viewers could be experiencing some superhero fatigue, so they've opted to incorporate that very concept into their next superhero show.
That's right, the debut preview for Wonder Man has been released, and it promises a self-referential angle on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The preview, which premiered on October 10th, also quietly pushed the Wonder Man launch date back from its initial end of 2025 window into early 2026.
Why one more superhero film? People is tired of superhero content. Why go see them in the theater? Wonder Man resonated with me on a profound level. There is an opportunity to shock audiences. To reinvent the entire category of narrative.
The reporter responds: "Have you given any thought about the cast?"
The preview then transitions to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the interview on his phone, and the trailer concludes.
Key Details Regarding Wonder Man
We already knew that Wonder Man would be a meta take on the MCU. The series stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a film star who transforms into a super-powered being (the hero Wonder Man).
The supporting 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 agent Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed returning as DODC officer P. Cleary.
Marvel's Self-Referential Comedy Approach
We have limited information about the plot of Wonder Man, but it's clear that Marvel plans to poke some fun at itself.
In the wake of Deadpool & Wolverine, it appears like the production company is all in on meta-humor. Will this approach succeed without the star power of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? Only time will tell.