Wonder Man’s Comics History Points to a ‘Hollywood Hero’ Series
In the upcoming MCU, one of Marvel Comics’ most resilient Avengers is set to join the action. Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will portray Simon Williams, aka superhero/movie star, in the new Disney+ series “Wonder Man,” premiering in December 2025. The acclaimed director of “Shang-Chi,” Destin Daniel Cretton, and Andrew Guest, producer of shows like “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Community,” are collaborating to bring the character to life in this new series. With Guest’s involvement, we can anticipate a more comedic approach for the MCU’s Wonder Man series, reminiscent of Marvel Studio’s upcoming comedy-focused show “She-Hulk.