Marvel's Wonder Man Trailer Reveals Marvel's Most Meta TV Show To Date

Marvel is aware that viewers might 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 arrived, and it pledges a self-referential angle on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The preview, which premiered on Oct. 10, also subtly moved the Wonder Man release date back from its original late 2025 slot into early 2026.

Why one more superhero film? People is weary of superheroes. Why go see them in the theater? Wonder Man resonated with me on a profound level. There is an chance to surprise viewers. To reimagine the entire genre of storytelling.

The reporter replies: "Have you considered about casting?"

The trailer then transitions to lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the conversation on his mobile device, and the preview ends.

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Key Details About Wonder Man

We already knew that Wonder Man would be a meta take 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 agent Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed returning as Department of Damage Control agent 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 Marvel plans to poke some fun at itself.

In the aftermath of Deadpool & Wolverine, it appears like the studio is fully committed on meta-humor. Will that work without the celebrity appeal of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? Only time will tell.