Overview
- Abdul‑Mateen II says the show will address so‑called superhero fatigue, though he frames that commentary as background rather than the core purpose.
- The narrative focuses on Simon Williams’s life as an actor and a central friendship with Ben Kingsley’s Trevor Slattery, linking the series to past MCU appearances.
- The tone is pitched as distinct from other Marvel projects—playful, self‑aware, and tongue‑in‑cheek—without direct fourth‑wall breaks.
- Marvel’s Wonder Man is set for eight episodes and premieres on Disney+ on January 27, 2026.
- Comics depict Wonder Man with ionic energy powers like super strength and near invulnerability, though the series remains positioned around character and industry satire.