Marvel's Wonder Man Trailer Unveils The MCU's Most Self-Referential Series Ever
The Marvel studio has heard that viewers could be experiencing some superhero exhaustion, so they've opted to include this exact idea into their next superhero show.
Indeed, the first preview for Wonder Man has been released, and it pledges a self-referential angle on the MCU.
The preview, which debuted on Oct. 10, also subtly moved the Wonder Man release date later from its initial late 2025 window into early 2026.
Why another superhero movie? Everyone is tired of superheroes. Why watch them in the cinema? Wonder Man resonated with me on a profound level. There is an chance to surprise viewers. To reimagine the whole category of storytelling.
The reporter replies: "Have you given any thought about the cast?"
The trailer then cuts to lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's viewing the interview on his mobile device, and the trailer concludes.
What We Know Regarding Wonder Man
We were previously aware that Wonder Man would be a self-referential interpretation on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The show features Abdul-Mateen II as the character Simon Williams, a film star who transforms into a super-powered being (Wonder Man).
The supporting cast includes 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 returning as Department of Damage Control officer P. Cleary.
The Studio's Self-Referential Comedy Strategy
We don't know much else about the storyline of Wonder Man, but it's clear that the studio intends 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 that work without the celebrity appeal of its previous leads? We'll have to wait and see.