Wonder Man Trailer Unveils Marvel's Most Self-Referential TV Show Ever
Marvel has heard that audiences could be experiencing some superhero fatigue, so they've decided to incorporate that very idea into their upcoming superhero series.
Indeed, the debut trailer for Wonder Man has arrived, and it pledges a self-referential angle on the MCU.
The preview, which premiered on Oct. 10, also quietly moved the Wonder Man release date later from its original end of 2025 slot into early 2026.
Why another superhero film? People is tired of superheroes. Why watch them in the cinema? Wonder Man resonated with me on a profound level. There is an opportunity to shock audiences. To reimagine the whole genre of storytelling.
The interviewer replies: "Have you considered about casting?"
The trailer then transitions to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's viewing the interview on his phone, and the preview concludes.
Key Details About Wonder Man
We were previously aware that Wonder Man would be a self-referential interpretation on the MCU. The series features Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor who becomes a super-powered being (the hero Wonder Man).
The supporting cast includes actor 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 DODC officer P. Cleary.
Marvel's Self-Referential Comedy Approach
We don't know much else about the plot 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 production company is fully committed on self-referential comedy. Will that work without the celebrity appeal of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? We'll have to wait and see.
