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Wonder Man Renewed: Hollywood Romp Returns to Disney+
23 Mar
Summary
- Wonder Man series on Disney+ renewed for second season.
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley to return as leads.
- Showrunners and directors Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest also returning.
The critically acclaimed Marvel Television series "Wonder Man," known for its departure from traditional superhero narratives, has been renewed for a second season on Disney+. The show, which garnered exceptional reviews with a 91% critic score and 87% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, is set to continue its Hollywood-centric story.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley will return to star as the lead characters, Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery. They will be joined by the original creative team, including co-creators Destin Daniel Cretton, who will continue as director and executive producer, and Andrew Guest, who will reprise his role as showrunner and executive producer. The series, praised for its focus on human drives over epic battles, achieved significant viewership in its first week, racking up 618 million minutes of watch time.
Marvel plans to campaign "Wonder Man" for awards in the comedy series category. This renewal marks a rare follow-up for a live-action Marvel series, with only "Loki" and "Daredevil: Born Again" having received subsequent seasons. The show's success highlights Marvel's ongoing shift towards a traditional television model for its streaming content.
