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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is expected to make his MCU debut soon. TheAquamanactor is reportedly cast in Marvel’sWonder Manas the lead. Wonder Man was first introduced inAvengers No 9and is one of the oldest characters in Marvel comics. Although he was initially introduced as a villain, he was later reconceived as a hero and joined Avengers in the 1970s. He then becomes a Hollywood actor and stuntman in Marvel comics.
He is known as Simon Williams. In comics,Wonder Mangoes on to accept Vision as his brother. During all this, he also develops feelings for Wanda. The studio has been looking for the perfect actor to play the lead in the show, and recent reports have claimed that the studio has finally found its Wonder Man.
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Will be the Wonder Man in the MCU
Yahya Abdul-Mateen IIis now preparing a move over from DC to Marvel. TheWatchmenactor played the role of Black Manta in DC’sAquaman. And now he is getting ready for his MCU debut.
The studio first announced the live-action adaptation ofWonder Manin June. It also declared thatShang Chidirector Destin Daniel Creation andHawkeyeco-producer Andrew Guest would be working on the Disney+ series.
Other thanAquaman, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II also appeared inWatchmenand many more projects. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II won his first Emmy for his role inWatchmen. He will reprise his role as Black Manta in the sequel of the 2018 DC filmAquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
The casting is considered one of the best at the time. Fans are also excited to see the Emmy-winning actor as Wonder Man and are sure that theUsstar would do a good job with the role.
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Wonder Man to Feature in MCU’s Love Triangle
In comics, Wonder Man develops feelings for Wanda after Vision is dismantled. According to comics, Vision was developed based on the brainwaves of Wonder Man. After Vision was dismantled and reconstructed as an emotionless version of Vision, Wanda decided to bring back the Vision, who loved her.
For this, she turns to Simon Williams, aka Wonder Man. She asks for his help, but Wonder Man refuses. Turns out he has developed romantic feelings for the Scarlett Witch. After this, he decides not to share his brainwaves so that Vision can stay out of the picture and he can be with Wanda.
While working in a team at Avengers West Coast, Wanda also develops feelings for Wonder Man. However, Wonder Man dies on a mission for Force Works. After this, Wanda resurrects him, and they engage in a brief romantic relationship.
It is still not confirmed if Disney+Wonder Manwill focus on his relationship with Wanda. But as Wanda Vision concluded with White Vision, there is a possibility fan may get to see a love triangle in the MCU.
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Marvel Reportedly Working on WandaVision Spin-off, Vision Quest
Among many ongoing Marvel projects, the studio is also working on a spin-off to the 2021 Disney+ show,WandaVision. The series is titledVision Questand will featurePaul Bettanyas White Vision.Vision Questis in the early stages of production.
The story is expected to follow the comic story from the West Coast Avengers. No further details about the plot of the series are available yet. However, it is expected to follow the events ofWandaVision. During the final battle inWandaVision, White Vision scans the memories of the original Vision.
The series is expected to follow White Vision struggling to regain his memories after being rebuilt by SWORD. The studio has not officially confirmedVision Quest, and ifElizabeth Olsenwill reprise her role in the upcoming series.
However, if the plot follows Wonder Man, Vision, and Wanda’s story, then there is a possibility that Olsen can come back as Wanda in the MCU.
Source:The Hollywood Reporter
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
