Marvel revealed the first Wonder Man clip, giving fans their best look yet at Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams and confirming the series will stream January 27 at 6PM PT on Disney+.
The new clip sets up the show’s Hollywood setting and tone. It opens with news coverage announcing that filmmaker Von Kovak has come out of retirement to direct a Wonder Man remake, sparking major industry buzz. Watch below.
Plot and Tone
Wonder Man blends Hollywood satire with superhero themes, following Simon Williams as he tries to make it in show business while grappling with the larger-than-life expectations that come with a hero role.
The first footage reinforces this direction — part industry comedy, part character study, with Marvel’s trademark power-based twist.
Premiere Date and Format
Marvel also confirmed:
- Series premieres January 27
- Streaming at 6PM PT on Disney+
- 8-episode season
- 30-minute episodes
The show is part of the Marvel Spotlight banner, aimed at telling grounded, character-driven stories that don’t require deep MCU knowledge.
Cast and Creative Team
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams
- Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
- Demetrius Grosse as Eric Williams / Grim Reaper
- Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton
Watch the clip:
