Wonder Man Trailer Unveils The MCU's Most Self-Referential TV Show Ever
The Marvel studio is aware that viewers could be experiencing some superhero fatigue, so they've opted to incorporate this exact concept into their next superhero show.
Indeed, the first trailer for Wonder Man has arrived, and it promises a self-referential angle on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The preview, which premiered on Oct. 10, also subtly pushed the Wonder Man release date later from its original late 2025 window into January 2026.
Why another superhero film? Everyone is tired of superheroes. Why watch them in the theater? Wonder Man spoke to me on a deep level. There is an opportunity to shock viewers. To reinvent the entire genre of narrative.
The interviewer responds: "Have you given any thought about casting?"
The preview then transitions to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's viewing the interview on his phone, and the preview ends.
What We Know Regarding Wonder Man
We already knew that Wonder Man would be a meta take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series features Abdul-Mateen II as the character Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor who transforms into a super-powered being (Wonder Man).
The supporting cast features 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 returning as Department of Damage Control agent P. Cleary.
Marvel's Self-Referential Comedy Approach
We have limited information about the plot of Wonder Man, but it's evident that the studio plans to laugh at its own tropes.
In the wake of Deadpool & Wolverine, it seems like the production company is all in on meta-humor. Will that work without the celebrity appeal of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? Only time will tell.
