Disney+ 'Wonder Man' Series Started as a Joke Pitch, Executive Producer Says
Disney+'s new superhero series Wonder Man started as a joke pitch, executive producer Destin Daniel Cretton revealed at a recent TV panel. The eight-part Marvel show stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley and debuts January 27.
Disney+'s upcoming Wonder Man series has an unusual origin story - it began as a joke.
Executive producer Destin Daniel Cretton got candid about the show's beginnings during a Deadline Contenders TV panel. He said the idea first sprouted while working on the set of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
The eight-episode series stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a struggling actor who becomes the superhero Wonder Man. Sir Ben Kingsley also stars in the Marvel show.
Wonder Man follows Simon Williams' journey as both an actor and a superhero. The show has accidentally become political due to its delayed release, with real-world events making some storylines more relevant.
The series includes meta-humor about Disney itself. Episode 4 features Disney animation star Josh Gad poking fun at himself and the company.
All episodes of Wonder Man will be available on Disney+ starting January 27. The show joins Disney's expanding Marvel TV universe alongside series like Loki and WandaVision.
This shows how major streaming content sometimes comes from unexpected places. Wonder Man joins Disney+'s growing lineup of Marvel shows, giving viewers another superhero option in the crowded streaming market.
Wonder Man premieres January 27 on Disney+ with all eight episodes available at once.
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