Marvelhas launched a completely new series onDisney Plusthat many supporters hadn't even known was coming – but is it worth viewing?
Wonder Man is a new eight-part series from Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton and sitcom writer Andrew Guest, who have worked on prior projects including30 Rock, Community and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
It's the 17th television series launched as part of theMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) label since 2019’s WandaVision, and is inspired by the Marvel Comics character that debuted in 1964.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen IIportrays the main character of Simon Williams, a nervous freelance actor yearning for recognition, who tries out for the leading role in the reboot of a popular superhero movieWonder Man.
He quickly encounters Ben Kingsley's Trevor Slattery – the actor who portrayed the Mandarin inIron Man 3– who might or might not have been brought in by the DODC (Department of Damage Control) to uncover a dangerous secret held by Simon. However, soon after, the two develop an unexpected bond.
The IndependentThe Chief Film & TV correspondent, Jacob Stolworthy, has viewed the show – and you can discover his review beneath.
Wonder Man has appeared on screen only once prior, in the two-season animated series.Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, in which he was performed by Phil LaMarr.
This new series, Wonder Man, marks the first solo narrative focusing on the characters, and is Abdul-Mateen II's initial appearance in the Marvel universe.
The 39-year-old performer is most recognized for portraying Morpheus inThe Matrix Resurrections (2021), Black Manta in the Aquaman franchise (2018-23), and hereceived acclaimin 2019 for his performance in Damon Lindelof’s HBO seriesWatchmen (2019).

Talking about displaying his vulnerable side inWonder Man, Mateen II told Refinery29:It was deeply satisfying, yet occasionally frightening, to display that openness, to reveal that nervousness, to illustrate what it means to have no confidence whatsoever but still need to move forward.
The performer is set to portray CIA agent turned security officer Creasy in a television adaptation of the 2004 action movie.Man on Fire, featuring Denzel Washington.Wonder Man is currently available for streaming.
Wonder Man is currently available for streaming on Disney Plus.
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