Wonder Man Trailer Unveils Marvel's Most Meta TV Show Ever
The Marvel studio has heard that audiences could be feeling some superhero exhaustion, so they've opted to incorporate this exact idea into their upcoming superhero series.
Indeed, the debut preview for Wonder Man has been released, and it pledges a meta twist on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The preview, which debuted on Oct. 10, also quietly moved the Wonder Man release date later from its initial late 2025 window into January 2026.
Why another superhero film? People is weary of superheroes. Why go see them in the cinema? Wonder Man spoke to me on a profound level. There is an chance to surprise audiences. To reinvent the entire category of storytelling.
The reporter replies: "Have you given any thought about the cast?"
The preview then transitions to lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's viewing the conversation on his phone, and the trailer concludes.
Key Details About Wonder Man
We already knew that Wonder Man would be a meta take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series features Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the character Simon Williams, a film star who becomes a superhero (the hero Wonder Man).
The supporting cast features actor Ben Kingsley returning 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 DODC officer P. Cleary.
Marvel's Meta-Humor Approach
We don't know much else about the storyline of Wonder Man, but it's evident that the studio plans to laugh at its own tropes.
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 its previous leads? Only time will tell.
