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Marvel’s Wonder Man Sets Jan. 27, 2026 Disney+ Debut, Teases an Unknowingly Powerful Hero

Showrunners describe Simon Williams pursuing an acting career in Los Angeles, unaware of the extent of his abilities.

Overview

  • Yahya Abdul-Mateen II leads the series as Simon Williams, the MCU’s Wonder Man.
  • Andrew Guest and Marvel executive Brian Gay say the character is extremely powerful yet not fully aware of his capabilities.
  • The show foregrounds Williams’s Hollywood ambitions, aligning with the character’s actor persona from the comics.
  • Ben Kingsley reprises Trevor Slattery, linking the series to prior MCU entries including Iron Man 3 and Shang-Chi.
  • Coverage suggests the on-screen portrayal may reveal or scale his abilities differently than the demigod-level power set in the comics, which remains unconfirmed.