Superheroes and cinema. Disney+ announces Wonder Manthe new Marvel series based on the House of Ideas comic, created by Andrew Guest and directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. Here’s everything we know about the new entry into the MCU (the Marvel Cinematic Universe).
Wonder Man, the trailer
Wonder Man, the previews on the plot
The eight-episode series follows aspiring Hollywood actor Simon Williams who is unable to get his career off the ground. During a chance meeting with Trevor Slattery, an actor who has perhaps already had his most important roles under his belt, Simon discovers that the legendary director Von Kovak is making a remake of the superhero film Wonder Man. The two actors, at opposite ends of their professional paths, determinedly aim for roles that could change their lives, while the audience witnesses a behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry.
Wonder Man, the cast
The cast of the series includes among others Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Demetrius Grosse, Ben Kingsley, Ed Harris, Arian Moayed, Zlatko Burić.
Wonder Man, when it comes out
The series debuts on Disney+ on January 28, 2026.
