Marvel's Wonder Man Trailer Unveils Marvel's Most Self-Referential Series Ever
Marvel is aware that audiences could be experiencing some superhero fatigue, so they've decided to include this exact idea into their next superhero series.
That's right, the debut preview for Wonder Man has been released, and it pledges a self-referential angle on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The preview, which premiered on Oct. 10, also subtly moved the Wonder Man release date back from its original late 2025 window into early 2026.
Why another superhero movie? People is tired 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 reinvent the entire genre of storytelling.
The interviewer replies: "Have you considered about the cast?"
The preview then transitions to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's viewing the interview on his mobile device, and the preview ends.
What We Know Regarding Wonder Man
We already knew that Wonder Man would be a self-referential interpretation on the MCU. The series stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the character Simon Williams, a film star who transforms into a superhero (Wonder Man).
The supporting cast features actor Ben Kingsley reprising his role 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 Department of Damage Control agent P. Cleary.
Marvel'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 studio is all in on meta-humor. Will that work without the star power of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? Only time will tell.
