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Great news for the Marvel fans!
The production house is ready to introduce a new character, Wonder Man, in the upcoming miniseries Wonder Man. The show will hit Disney+ on January 27, 2026. The miniseries is based on a Marvel Comics hero and will be a part of the MCU.
The series was made by Destin Daniel Cretton & Andrew Guest. In the series, Yahya Abdul-Mateen will play Simon Williams (Wonder Man). Other actors include Arian Moayed, Ben Kingsley, Zlakto Burić, Byron Bowers & Olivia Thirlby. Destin started working with Marvel in 2021 to create more shows.
The series of 8 episodes is a big change for Marvel TV in terms of its subjects. The characters featured in this series are not as famous as the usual superheroes. The show is a mix of comedy, drama, and action, unlike the past we have seen in the various projects of Marvel. Before watching the series on Disney+, let's explore some facts about this miniseries.
A list of interesting facts about the 2026 Marvel TV Show, Wonder Man, is given below:
1. Simon Williams has an ionic energy origin story
In the Marvel comics, Simon Williams was angry and upset after his family business failed. He blamed Tony Stark and wanted payback. Baron Zemo gave him a chance to get out of jail if he joined the Avengers as a fake hero. Simon went through strange treatments that gave him superpowers.
Simon became very strong, like Thor, and could fly very fast. He could fly at more than 700 miles per hour and is capable of carrying more than 100 tons. His ionic powers caused his eyes to turn red, hence his use of a pair of sunglasses. Later, he learned to turn into energy and back. Wonder Man will tell his story in a new way.
2. The miniseries features a two-lead character dynamic
Wonder Man is not just about one hero. Marvel made it a story with two main characters. Yahya Abdul-Mateen stars as the character of Simon Williams, and Ben Kingsley stars as Trevor Slattery. They are both given equal treatment in the show. They are very different, but both love acting and have a strong bond.
The friendship between Trevor and Simon will bring fun and heart to the story. It feels like a buddy comedy and is not like other Marvel TV shows. Trevor was seen before in Iron Man 3 and Shang-Chi.
3. Simon dreams of starring in a Wonder Man series
Simon Williams was keen to portray the principal role in a fresh relaunch of a superhero film involving Wonder Man. The film was set in Los Angeles, and Simon is attempting to survive in the harsh acting industry.
His hero as a child was the original Wonder Man from an old film. When a famous director plans to remake it, Simon goes after the part. Things get tricky when he finds out he has real powers. The show follows his life as an actor and a true hero.
4. Simon has a villainous brother, Eric Williams
Simon Williams has a brother named Eric who turns into a villain. Eric becomes the Grim Reaper and fights against Simon. In the new Marvel show, Demetrius Grosse plays Eric and is the main bad guy. Eric is a danger to his brother. Their bond as a family makes the story more emotional and deep.
It is not just about superhero fights but also about their personal problems. The show will be centered on the way their relationship develops and their coping mechanisms with one another. Their fight will also feature heavily in the narrative as it progresses.
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