Wonder Man Preview Reveals The MCU's Most Meta Series To Date
Marvel is aware that viewers could be experiencing some superhero exhaustion, so they've decided to include this exact concept into their next superhero show.
Indeed, the debut preview for Wonder Man has been released, and it pledges a meta twist on the MCU.
The trailer, which debuted on Oct. 10, also subtly moved the Wonder Man launch date back from its original late 2025 slot into early 2026.
Why one more superhero film? People is weary of superhero content. Why go see them in the theater? Wonder Man spoke to me on a deep level. There is an chance to surprise audiences. To reinvent the entire category of narrative.
The reporter responds: "Have you considered about the cast?"
The trailer then transitions to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the interview on his phone, and the trailer ends.
What We Know Regarding Wonder Man
We were previously aware that Wonder Man would be a meta take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The show features Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor who transforms into a super-powered being (Wonder Man).
The rest of the 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 manager Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed returning as Department of Damage Control officer P. Cleary.
The Studio's Meta-Humor Strategy
We have limited information about the plot of Wonder Man, but it's evident that Marvel plans to poke some fun at itself.
In the aftermath of Deadpool & Wolverine, it seems like the studio is fully committed on self-referential comedy. Will that work without the celebrity appeal of its previous leads? We'll have to wait and see.
