Marvel's Wonder Man Trailer Reveals Marvel's Most Meta Series Ever
Marvel has heard that audiences could be experiencing some superhero exhaustion, so they've decided to include that very concept into their next superhero show.
That's right, the debut trailer for Wonder Man has been released, and it promises a meta twist on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The trailer, which debuted on Oct. 10, also quietly moved the Wonder Man release date later from its original end of 2025 window into early 2026.
Why another superhero movie? Everyone is weary of superhero content. Why go see them in the theater? Wonder Man resonated with me on a profound level. There is an opportunity to surprise viewers. To reimagine the entire genre of storytelling.
The reporter replies: "Have you given any thought about casting?"
The preview then transitions to lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the interview on his mobile device, and the preview ends.
What We Know About Wonder Man
We already knew that Wonder Man would be a self-referential interpretation on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series features Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the character Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor who becomes a super-powered being (the hero Wonder Man).
The rest of the 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 agent Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed returning as DODC officer P. Cleary.
The Studio's Meta-Humor Approach
We have limited information about the storyline of Wonder Man, but it's clear that the studio intends to poke some fun at itself.
In the aftermath of Deadpool & Wolverine, it appears like the production company is all in on meta-humor. Will this approach succeed without the celebrity appeal of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? Only time will tell.
