Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II Heads to Marvel – Wonder Man in the Mix!
Fans who’ve watched the Aquaman hero look the other way will soon see him step into the Marvel universe. Deadline reports that the actor is in conversations to play Simon Williams – better known as Wonder Man – in the Disney+ series first teased last June.
Buddy Up with Ben Kingsley
- Ben Kingsley will reprise his role as the once‑evil, now‑good guy “The Mandarin.”
- Imagine two legends rolling into the same arena, that’s a punch‑line in the making.
The Iconic Hero: Wonder Man
- Introduced in the 1980s, Wonder Man jumped from villain to hero, gaining an enormous ion‑powered kick out of the box.
- He’s a cornerstone of the West West Coast Avengers and—thanks to his epic story arcs—gets a shout‑out to Vision and Wanda (aka Scarlet Witch).
- All this sets the stage for a possible Vision spin‑off that fans are already buzzing about.
Directing & Writing Crew
- Destin Daniel Cretton, the director behind Shang‑Chi and Iron Man 3, is slated to both direct and executive produce.
- Andrew Guest, a writer‑producer from Brooklyn Nine‑Nine and Community, will serve as the head writer.
Abdul‑Mateen’s Past Highlights
- Famous for Black Manta in the Aquaman films.
- Stunt‑packed roles in HBO’s Watchmen and The Matrix Resurrections.
- Recent dramatic turn in the political thriller The Trial of the Chicago 7.
When Will Wonder Man Pop Up?
- It’s still unclear when the character will finally land on Disney+.
- Meanwhile, fans can look forward to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever debuting on November 10 and the new trailer for Ant‑Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
All in all, the Marvel world just got a brand‑new super‑hero on the horizon, and it’s bound to spark some exciting cross‑overs.
