Wonder Man Preview Unveils Marvel's Most Meta TV Show Ever
Marvel is aware that audiences could be experiencing some superhero exhaustion, so they've opted to incorporate this exact idea into their next superhero show.
Indeed, the first preview for Wonder Man has been released, and it pledges a meta twist on the MCU.
The preview, which debuted on Oct. 10, also subtly moved the Wonder Man launch date later from its original late 2025 window into early 2026.
Why one more superhero movie? People is weary of superheroes. Why watch them in the cinema? Wonder Man resonated with me on a profound level. There is an chance to surprise audiences. To reinvent the whole genre of narrative.
The reporter replies: "Have you considered about casting?"
The preview then cuts to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the interview on his phone, and the trailer ends.
What We Know About Wonder Man
We already knew that Wonder Man would be a self-referential interpretation on the MCU. The show features Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the character Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor who becomes 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 (aka Grim Reaper), Ed Harris as Simon's manager Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed coming back as Department of Damage Control officer P. Cleary.
The Studio's Meta-Humor Strategy
We have limited information about the storyline of Wonder Man, but it's evident that Marvel plans to laugh at its own tropes.
In the wake of Deadpool & Wolverine, it seems like the production company is all in on meta-humor. Will that work without the star power of its previous leads? Only time will tell.
