Marvel's Wonder Man Trailer Reveals The MCU's Most Self-Referential TV Show Ever
The Marvel studio is aware that audiences could be feeling some superhero exhaustion, so they've decided to incorporate this exact concept into their next superhero series.
That's right, the first trailer for Wonder Man has been released, and it pledges a meta twist on the MCU.
The preview, which premiered on Oct. 10, also quietly moved the Wonder Man launch date later from its initial end of 2025 slot into January 2026.
Why one more superhero film? Everyone is weary of superhero content. Why go see them in the theater? Wonder Man spoke to me on a profound level. There is an chance to surprise audiences. To reimagine the entire category of storytelling.
The reporter replies: "Have you considered about casting?"
The trailer then cuts to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's viewing the conversation on his phone, and the preview concludes.
Key Details About Wonder Man
We already knew that Wonder Man would be a self-referential interpretation on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series features Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor who transforms into a superhero (the hero Wonder Man).
The rest of the cast features 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 returning as Department of Damage Control officer P. Cleary.
The Studio's Self-Referential Comedy Approach
We don't know much else about the plot of Wonder Man, but it's clear that the studio plans to poke some fun at itself.
In the wake of Deadpool & Wolverine, it appears like the production company is fully committed on self-referential comedy. Will that work without the celebrity appeal of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? Only time will tell.
