Marvel's Wonder Man Trailer Reveals The MCU's Most Meta Series To Date
Marvel has heard that audiences could be feeling some superhero fatigue, so they've decided to include this exact concept into their upcoming superhero series.
Indeed, the debut trailer for Wonder Man has been released, and it promises a self-referential angle on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The preview, which premiered on Oct. 10, also quietly pushed the Wonder Man launch date later from its original end of 2025 slot into January 2026.
Why another superhero movie? People is weary of superheroes. Why watch them in the cinema? Wonder Man resonated with me on a deep level. There is an chance to surprise viewers. To reimagine the entire genre of narrative.
The reporter replies: "Have you given any thought about the cast?"
The preview then transitions to lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the interview on his phone, and the trailer ends.
Key Details Regarding 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 Simon Williams, a film star who becomes a superhero (the hero Wonder Man).
The supporting cast features Ben Kingsley returning as Iron Man 3's Trevor Slattery, Demetrius Grosse as Eric Williams (aka 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 Meta-Humor Approach
We have limited information about the storyline of Wonder Man, but it's clear that the studio plans to poke some fun at itself.
In the aftermath of Deadpool & Wolverine, it appears like the production company is fully committed on meta-humor. Will that work without the celebrity appeal of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? We'll have to wait and see.