Wonder Man Trailer Unveils The MCU's Most Self-Referential Series To Date
The Marvel studio is aware that audiences might be feeling some superhero exhaustion, so they've decided to incorporate that very concept into their upcoming superhero show.
That's right, the first trailer for Wonder Man has arrived, and it promises a self-referential angle on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The preview, which debuted on October 10th, also quietly moved the Wonder Man launch date later from its initial end of 2025 window into early 2026.
Why another superhero movie? Everyone is tired 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 reinvent the entire genre of storytelling.
The reporter responds: "Have you given any thought about the cast?"
The trailer then cuts to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the interview on his mobile device, and the trailer ends.
Key Details About Wonder Man
We were previously aware that Wonder Man would be a meta take on the MCU. The series stars Abdul-Mateen II as the character Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor who transforms into a super-powered being (Wonder Man).
The supporting cast includes actor Ben Kingsley reprising his role 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 coming back as DODC agent P. Cleary.
The Studio's Self-Referential Comedy Approach
We have limited information about the storyline of Wonder Man, but it's clear that Marvel intends to poke some fun at itself.
In the wake of Deadpool & Wolverine, it seems like the studio is fully committed on meta-humor. Will this approach succeed without the star power of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? We'll have to wait and see.
