Marvel is adding a splash of showbiz sparkle to its superhero slate. The studio has dropped the trailer for 'Wonder Man', a fresh new series starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a struggling actor who stumbles into heroism. Directed by Shang-Chi’s Destin Daniel Cretton, who also co-created the show and helmed its first episode, 'Wonder Man' mixes superhero spectacle with sharp Hollywood satire, promising a bold new flavour for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
The trailer opens with Simon Williams, an earnest but overlooked actor, learning that eccentric filmmaker Von Kovak (Zlatko Buri) plans to remake a classic film titled 'Wonder Man', a story that once inspired Simon as a child. Determined to land the lead role, Simon’s pursuit of fame sets off a chaotic yet heartfelt