Wonder Man Trailer Reveals The MCU's Most Meta TV Show Ever
The Marvel studio has heard that audiences could be experiencing some superhero exhaustion, so they've decided to incorporate this exact idea into their next superhero series.
Indeed, the debut preview for Wonder Man has arrived, and it promises a self-referential angle on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The trailer, which debuted on Oct. 10, also quietly pushed the Wonder Man launch date back from its original end of 2025 window into January 2026.
Why another superhero film? Everyone is weary of superhero content. Why go see them in the cinema? Wonder Man resonated with me on a deep level. There is an chance to surprise audiences. To reimagine the whole genre of storytelling.
The reporter responds: "Have you considered about casting?"
The trailer then transitions to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the conversation on his mobile device, and the trailer ends.
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 series stars Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a film star who transforms into a superhero (the hero Wonder Man).
The rest of the 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 manager Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed coming back as DODC 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 evident that the studio intends 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 this approach succeed without the celebrity appeal of its previous leads? Only time will tell.
