Marvel's Wonder Man Trailer Reveals The MCU's Most Meta Series Ever
Marvel has heard that audiences might be experiencing some superhero fatigue, so they've opted to include that very concept into their upcoming superhero show.
That's right, the first trailer for Wonder Man has arrived, and it promises a self-referential angle on the MCU.
The trailer, which debuted on October 10th, also quietly moved the Wonder Man launch date back from its initial late 2025 window into January 2026.
Why another superhero movie? Everyone is weary of superhero content. Why watch them in the cinema? Wonder Man resonated with me on a profound level. There is an opportunity to surprise audiences. To reinvent the entire genre of storytelling.
The reporter replies: "Have you given any thought about the cast?"
The trailer then transitions to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's viewing the conversation on his mobile device, and the trailer ends.
What We Know About Wonder Man
We were previously aware that Wonder Man would be a meta take on the MCU. The show features Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor who becomes a superhero (Wonder Man).
The rest of the cast includes 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 Department of Damage Control officer P. Cleary.
Marvel's Self-Referential Comedy Strategy
We have limited information about the plot of Wonder Man, but it's evident that Marvel intends to poke some fun at itself.
In the wake of Deadpool & Wolverine, it seems like the studio is all in on meta-humor. Will this approach succeed without the star power of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? Only time will tell.
