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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to Star as "Wonder Man" in Upcoming Disney+ Series
12 Oct
Summary
- Emmy winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to play Simon Williams, a struggling actor
- Simon desperate to land the role of his childhood idol, "Wonder Man"
- Series co-created by Destin Daniel Cretton, director of "Shang-Chi"
In a surprising move, Marvel has announced that its highly anticipated Disney+ series "Wonder Man" will now premiere on January 27, 2025, instead of the previously scheduled December release. The series, which features Emmy winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in the lead role, follows the story of Simon Williams, a struggling actor who is determined to land the part of his childhood idol, the iconic superhero "Wonder Man."
The first full trailer for the series reveals that Simon's quest to secure the coveted role takes an unexpected turn when renowned filmmaker Von Kovak, played by Zlatko Burić, announces that he is remaking the classic "Wonder Man" film that Simon adored as a child. In his pursuit of the role, Simon ends up befriending fellow actor Trevor Slattery, portrayed by Ben Kingsley, who previously played the infamous "Mandarin" in the 2013 film "Iron Man 3."
The series, co-created by Destin Daniel Cretton, the director of the critically acclaimed "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," promises to offer a unique and compelling take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With a talented cast and a creative team behind the scenes, "Wonder Man" is poised to captivate audiences when it premieres early next year.
