Marvel’s latest seriesWonder Manhas proven that rumours of its demise are greatly exaggerated with the news that filming on the series has resumed in Los Angeles. The show was announced in June 2022 under the watchful eye ofDestin Daniel Cretton,whileYahya Abdul-Mateen II, Demetrius Grosse, Ed Harris and Sir Ben Kingsleywere all added to the cast, with the latter reprising his role as Trevor Slattery fromIron Man 3andShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Cretton confirmed that shooting had begun at the beginning of 2023, which ended up beingsomething of anannus horribilusfor Marvel, causing them to look inwardly to figure out what had gone wrong. As well as box office disappointments, series likeShe-Hulk: Attorney At Lawhad disappointed in viewership back in 2022, perhaps setting the tone for what was to come. t the end of May 2023,filming forWonder Manwas shut down entirely, partially in response to picketers protesting at the various locations where the show was shooting. When SAG/AFTRA went on strike in July 2023,Wonder Manwas officially shelved.
News on the series went quiet after this, whilethere were reportsthat the series would be quietly cancelled altogether. In November 2023, Cretton left his job as the director ofAvengers: The Kang Dynastybut was confirmed to still be overseeingWonder Man. However, after that, there was nothing until somefans spotted the series filming in LA today, showing that the apparently-troubled show has now officially resumed production after a nine-month hiatus.
Who Is Wonder Man?
Wonder Man, a character in Marvel Comics,was created by Stan Leeand brought to life through the illustrations of Don Heck and Jack Kirby. He made his debut in “The Avengers #9” in 1964. The character is depicted as the offspring of an industrialist named Sanford Williams. Following the death of his father, he takes over their successful ammunition business,only to find its growth hindered by competition with Tony Stark’s Stark Industries. Simon acquires ion-based superpowers, including extraordinary strength.
Initially, he emerges as an enemy to The Avengers, working in nefarious style with Baron Zemo. However,he experiences a transformation in his perspective and decides to join The Avengers as a member. Additionally, he develops a passion for acting, and with assistance from fellow superhero Hercules, he ventures into a career in Hollywood.
Collider will have more updates onWonder Manas it becomes available. Marvel’s first spotlight series,Echo, is streaming now on Disney+.
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