Marvel's Wonder Man Trailer Reveals Marvel's Most Meta TV Show To Date
The Marvel studio is aware that viewers could be feeling some superhero fatigue, so they've decided to incorporate this exact concept into their upcoming superhero series.
Indeed, the debut trailer for Wonder Man has arrived, and it promises a meta twist on the MCU.
The preview, which premiered on Oct. 10, also quietly moved the Wonder Man launch date back from its initial end of 2025 slot into January 2026.
Why one more superhero movie? Everyone is tired of superhero content. Why go see them in the cinema? Wonder Man resonated with me on a profound level. There is an opportunity to surprise viewers. To reimagine the whole genre of storytelling.
The reporter replies: "Have you considered about casting?"
The trailer then cuts to lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the interview on his mobile device, and the trailer concludes.
What We Know Regarding Wonder Man
We already knew that Wonder Man would be a meta take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series stars Abdul-Mateen II as the character Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor who becomes a super-powered being (the hero Wonder Man).
The supporting 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 manager Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed returning as DODC officer P. Cleary.
The Studio's Meta-Humor Strategy
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 studio is fully committed on self-referential comedy. Will that work without the celebrity appeal of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? Only time will tell.