Marvel's Wonder Man Trailer Unveils The MCU's Most Meta TV Show Ever
Marvel is aware that viewers could be feeling some superhero exhaustion, so they've decided to incorporate this exact concept into their next superhero series.
Indeed, the first preview for Wonder Man has been released, and it promises a self-referential angle on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The trailer, which premiered on Oct. 10, also quietly moved the Wonder Man launch date later from its original end of 2025 window into early 2026.
Why one more superhero film? Everyone is weary of superhero content. 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 whole category of storytelling.
The interviewer responds: "Have you considered about the cast?"
The preview then cuts to lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the interview on his mobile device, and the preview ends.
What We Know About Wonder Man
We already knew that Wonder Man would be a self-referential interpretation on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a film star who transforms into a superhero (Wonder Man).
The rest of the cast features 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 manager Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed returning as Department of Damage Control officer P. Cleary.
Marvel's Meta-Humor Strategy
We have limited information about the plot of Wonder Man, but it's evident that the studio intends to laugh at its own tropes.
In the wake of Deadpool & Wolverine, it seems like the production company is all in on self-referential comedy. Will that work without the celebrity appeal of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? We'll have to wait and see.
