TheWonder Manseries just received a wonderful update.Deadlinereports thatByron Bowershas joined the cast of theMarvel Cinematic Universeseries. The performer was recently heard as Nelson inTen Year Old Tom, the animated series where the titular character learns how to face the adversities of life. Details about his character weren’t disclosed at the moment. Principal photography has already wrapped on the anticipated project, and while the show is aiming to premiere onDisney+at some point next year, Marvel Studios has behaved particularly coy when it comes to the premise and characters ofWonder Man.
Destin Daniel Crettonwill direct some episodes ofWonder Man. The filmmaker was previously at the helm ofShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Marvel Studios hired him at some point to direct the upcoming fifthAvengersmovie. Cretton had to step down from that role to focus on different projects, withWonder Manquickly turning into a priority for the studio.Stella Meghiewill also direct episodes of the upcoming show. The filmmaker previously worked on television series such asMinxandInsecure. Time will tell which corner of the MCU will be explored onceWonder Manpremieres on Disney+.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen IIwill step into the shoes ofWonder Man. In the comic books, the characters is known for being the son of Sanford Williams. As a creative young man, Simon Williams gains ion-based powers, sending him into the action-filled life heroes are known for. Abdul-Mateen II is no stranger when it comes to superhero stories based on comic books. The performer played Black Manta in bothAquamanandAquaman and the Lost Kingdom, with the villain focused on making life impossible for the hero played byJason Momoa. Abdul-Mateen II is ready to join the MCU, in a role that fans have been waiting to see on the screen for a long time.
The Wonderful Cast of ‘Wonder Man’
Byron Bowers will be a wonderful addition to the cast ofWonder Man. And he will be joined by both new characters and people who will be returning to the MCU after a long time.Ben Kingsleywill reprise his role as Trevor Slattery in the upcoming series. The character is known for pretending to be The Mandarin inIron Man 3, until it was revealed thatGuy Pearce’s Aldrich Killian was supposed to be the real villain.Demetrius Grosse,Lauren GlazierandTorrey Vogelwill also appear inWonder Man.
A release date forWonder Manhasn’t been set by Disney+. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
