Wonder Man Preview Reveals The MCU's Most Meta TV Show To Date
Marvel is aware that viewers could be feeling some superhero fatigue, so they've decided to include this exact concept into their upcoming superhero show.
Indeed, the debut preview for Wonder Man has arrived, and it pledges a meta twist on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The trailer, which debuted on Oct. 10, also subtly pushed the Wonder Man launch date back from its original late 2025 slot into early 2026.
Why another superhero movie? People is weary of superheroes. Why go see them in the theater? Wonder Man spoke to me on a profound level. There is an chance to surprise viewers. To reimagine the entire category of storytelling.
The interviewer replies: "Have you considered about the cast?"
The preview then transitions to lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's viewing the interview on his mobile device, and the preview ends.
What We Know About Wonder Man
We were previously aware that Wonder Man would be a self-referential interpretation on the MCU. The series features Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a film star who becomes a super-powered being (the hero Wonder Man).
The supporting cast features 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 coming back as DODC officer P. Cleary.
The Studio's Meta-Humor Strategy
We don't know much else 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 seems like the production company is all in on self-referential comedy. Will that work without the celebrity appeal of its previous leads? We'll have to wait and see.
