In the comics, Simon “Wonder Man” Williams is an extremely strong superhero who doubles as a superstar actor. He also has connections to numerous interesting characters who are already in the MCU — including Baron Zemo (Daniel Brühl), whose father gave Simon his powers in the comics, Vision (Paul Bettany), and Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen). It’s currently unclear whether such ties make the transition to live action, but the set photos seem to confirm that Mr. Williams’ acting gig is going to be an important element of the show.
What we do know about “Wonder Man” is that it brings Yahya Abdul-Mateen II into the MCU. The actor is very familiar with superhero projects as he’s played Manta in “Aquaman” and its sequel, and won an Emmy for his portrayal of Dr. Manhattan on Max’s “Watchmen.” His role as the titular character of “Wonder Man” marks Abdul-Mateen’s first foray into the Marvel side of things, and he’s in good thespian company; Ben Kingsley will also be there as the MCU’s most infamous actor, Trevor Slattery.
While Marvel still keeps the show’s full cast, premiere date, and other details close to the chest, it’s good to know that the show is progressing. After all, regardless of what else happens in “Wonder Man,” Abdul-Mateen and Kingsley have the acting chops to give fans a memorable experience.
