Marvel’s 'Wonder Man' takes a swing
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as actor Simon Williams.
Photograph courtesy of Disney+
Marvel Television has unveiled a brand-new trailer and first-look stills for its upcoming series Wonder Man, an eight-episode comedy-drama created by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Spider-Man: Brand New Day) and Andrew Guest (Community, Hawkeye).
The series stars Emmy Award winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, an aspiring actor struggling to break through in Hollywood, alongside Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley, reprising his fan-favorite role as the endlessly theatrical Trevor Slattery (Iron Man 3, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, All Hail the King).
Ben Kingsley.
Photograph courtesy of Suzanne Tenner
First look at 'Wonder Man.'
Photograph courtesy of Suzanne Tenner
When Simon crosses paths with Trevor — an actor whose glory days may be behind him — both see a shot at reinvention after learning that legendary director Von Kovak is remaking the superhero film Wonder Man. As the two chase life-changing roles from opposite ends of their careers, the series offers a sharp, self-aware look behind the curtain of the entertainment industry.
All eight episodes of Wonder Man begin streaming 28 January, exclusively on Disney+.