Marvel's Wonder Man Trailer Unveils The MCU's Most Meta TV Show Ever
Marvel is aware that viewers might be feeling some superhero fatigue, so they've opted to include this exact idea into their upcoming superhero show.
Indeed, the first preview for Wonder Man has been released, and it pledges a self-referential angle on the MCU.
The preview, which debuted on Oct. 10, also subtly pushed the Wonder Man launch date later from its original late 2025 window into January 2026.
Why one more superhero movie? 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 opportunity to surprise audiences. To reimagine the entire genre of storytelling.
The interviewer responds: "Have you considered about the cast?"
The trailer then transitions to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's viewing the interview on his phone, and the preview ends.
Key Details About Wonder Man
We were previously aware that Wonder Man would be a meta take on the MCU. The show features Abdul-Mateen II as the character Simon Williams, a film star who transforms into a super-powered being (Wonder Man).
The supporting cast includes 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 Strategy
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 aftermath of Deadpool & Wolverine, it appears like the studio is all in on self-referential comedy. Will this approach succeed without the star power of its previous leads? We'll have to wait and see.
