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The Marvel studio is aware that viewers might be experiencing some superhero exhaustion, so they've decided to include this exact concept into their upcoming superhero series.

That's right, the first trailer for Wonder Man has been released, and it promises a self-referential angle on the MCU.

The trailer, which premiered on October 10th, also quietly pushed the Wonder Man launch date back from its original end of 2025 slot into January 2026.

Why another superhero movie? People is weary of superhero content. Why watch them in the cinema? Wonder Man resonated with me on a profound level. There is an chance to shock viewers. To reimagine the entire genre of narrative.

The interviewer responds: "Have you considered about casting?"

The preview then cuts to lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the interview on his phone, and the trailer concludes.

Key Details Regarding Wonder Man

We already knew that Wonder Man would be a meta take on the MCU. The series features Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor who becomes a super-powered being (the hero Wonder Man).

The supporting cast features 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 DODC officer P. Cleary.

The Studio's Meta-Humor Approach

We have limited information about the plot of Wonder Man, but it's clear that the studio intends to poke some fun at itself.

In the aftermath of Deadpool & Wolverine, it appears like the production company is all in on meta-humor. Will this approach succeed without the star power of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? Only time will tell.