- Premieres in Spain and Europe on Disney+ on January 28; eight-episode miniseries
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II leads the cast alongside Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery and Demetrius Grosse
- Meta plot: satire of Hollywood, "superhero fatigue," and an actor who discovers his own powers
- New trailer showcases the superhero comedy tone and Marvel Television's renewed approach
Marvel Television and Disney+ are finalizing the launch of Wonder Man, a miniseries that lands in the European catalog with a proposal openly satirical and self-aware about the superhero phenomenon.
Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and with the presence of Ben Kingsley Like Trevor Slattery, the production brings together Andrew Guest and Destin Daniel Cretton at the helm of the project, a creative tandem that is betting on blend comedy, action and Hollywood's inner workings.
Cast and release date in Spain
The series will be available to watch on Disney+ in Spain and the rest of Europe from January 28thThis will be the first MCU release of the new year on the platform for the region. Following a readjustment of Marvel's internal schedule, The title was definitively set for the end of January.
The cast is led by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in the skin of Simon Williams and brings back Ben Kingsley such as the unmistakable Trevor Slattery, in addition to new additions to the MCU. The presence of these names underscores the link to previous stages of the Marvel universe and opens the door to plots connected with well-known characters.
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams
- Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
- Demetrius Grosse as Eric Williams (Grim Reaper)
- Lauren Glazier, Byron Bowers, Zlatko Burić, Arian Moayed (P. Cleary), Charlotte Ross and others
Creative team and production
Creada por Andrew Guest y Destiny Daniel Cretton (director of Shang-Chi), the series is produced by Marvel Studios and Marvel Television, with support from labels such as Family Owned and Onyx Collective. Cretton returns to the MCU to bring a more ironic and Hollywood approach, while Guest, with his experience in comedy, reinforces the rhythm and metanarrative tone.
Plot and tone: cinema within cinema
The story follows Simon williams, an actor and stuntman who wants to relaunch his career by landing the lead role in the reboot of Wonder Man...the superhero who marked his childhood. In the midst of a chaotic casting process and filming, Hollywood becomes the playground of a A comedy about ambition, fame, and identity.
The series explores, with knowing winks, the so-called “superhero fatigue"and the constant reboots, as Simon begins to manifest extraordinary abilities and the line between page and reality blurs. The result is a cynical yet playful look at the entertainment machine, sustained by action and humor set pieces.
What the new development reveals
Recent material released by Marvel reveals the tone and context: the legendary director Von Kovak prepare a triumphant return with a remake of Wonder ManMeanwhile, Simon and Trevor Slattery's paths cross in an industry dominated by media noise. In several sequences, the The protagonist hints at latent powers with subtle flashes and gestures that suggest his true nature..
One of the most talked-about moments shows Simon facing a form that requires him to confirm he has no superpowers, an ironic twist that underscores the meta nature of the project. Meanwhile, the nod to the comics reminds us that Wonder Man has traditionally been a hero of great strength and invulnerabilityThe series, however, seems to choose to reveal these capabilities gradually in order to maintain the intrigue.
Format and fit within the UCM
Conceived as eight episode miniseries, Wonder Man It arrives after several adjustments to Marvel's television lineup and seeks to serve as an introduction to a phase that prioritizes creative coherence. In the MCU's streaming calendar, its release precedes the return of Daredevil: Born Again in 2026, marking a stage in which Marvel Reduce the volume and raise the bar.
For audiences in Spain and Europe, availability on Disney+ ensures a simultaneous regional premiere, with the usual rollout of original version and dubbing which make it easy to follow the series from day one.
With its blend of self-referential comedy, industry nods, and action scenes, Wonder Man It points to a balance that is unusual in the genre, leaning on a balanced distribution of weight and a direction with a pulse to offer something recognizable yet distinct within the MCU.
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