Marvel's Wonder Man Trailer Unveils Marvel's Most Meta TV Show Ever
Marvel has heard that audiences could be feeling some superhero fatigue, so they've decided to incorporate this exact idea into their upcoming superhero show.
Indeed, the debut preview for Wonder Man has arrived, and it pledges a meta twist on the MCU.
The trailer, which premiered on October 10th, also quietly moved the Wonder Man launch date later from its original late 2025 slot into January 2026.
Why another superhero movie? 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 narrative.
The interviewer responds: "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 phone, and the preview ends.
Key Details Regarding Wonder Man
We already knew that Wonder Man would be a self-referential interpretation on the MCU. The series features Abdul-Mateen II as the character Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor who becomes a super-powered being (Wonder Man).
The supporting cast includes 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 DODC agent P. Cleary.
The Studio's Self-Referential Comedy Strategy
We have limited information about the plot of Wonder Man, but it's clear that Marvel 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.
