Marvel Studios Spoils Wonder Man’s Secret

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The latest promotion for the upcoming Disney+ show, Wonder Man, revealed a major secret about Simon Williams (played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II). This secret has put him in danger, making him a target for the Department of Damage Control. The show will introduce Williams as he tries to become the lead actor in a movie within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a fictional reboot of Wonder Man set on Earth-616. However, a long-held secret is now causing him serious trouble.

Marvel Studios just released a new trailer for Wonder Man that reveals Simon Williams has superpowers. The trailer confirms that Agent Cleary from the Department of Damage Control knows about these powers, labeling Simon as both “superpowered” and “incredibly dangerous.”

The trailer gave us quick glimpses of Simon really letting loose with his abilities – I saw him totally wreck a table with just pure strength, and then this amazing display of energy manipulation that looked like it could cause some serious explosions. It was awesome!

Interestingly, the latest promotion revealed that Simon Williams actually starts the series with powers, which disproves the fan theories suggesting he gains them while filming a movie within the show.

The recent reveal about Wonder Man is noteworthy because initial previews showed something called the “Doorman Clause.” This rule prevents people with superpowers from auditioning for roles in films or TV shows.

In Marvel comics, the character Doorman (real name DeMarr Davis) is a mutant with the powers of teleportation and intangibility. It’s unclear why a particular rule or agreement is called after him, but it may be connected to a sad event from the past that influenced decisions in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Simon Williams is in a difficult position because he has a huge secret to hide that could end his career if it became known.

Fans can watch the promo below:

I just got a sneak peek at the upcoming Disney+ series, Wonder Man, and it’s shaping up to be a really interesting addition to the MCU. The show centers around a new superhero, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who’s trying to navigate life as someone with powers while also chasing his dreams in Hollywood. The cast is fantastic – Sir Ben Kingsley, Demetrius Grosse, Arian Moayed, Josh Gad, and Byron Bowers all bring a lot to the table. Mark your calendars, because Wonder Man is set to premiere on January 27, 2026!

Wonder Man’s Secret Makes Him a Target (But It’s a Good Thing)

The trailers for Wonder Man suggest Simon Williams struggles to control his newfound powers. The show will likely focus on his journey to understand and potentially accept these abilities, as he tries to balance them with his aspirations for a successful Hollywood career.

The biggest problem for Simon Williams, with his newfound powers, is that the Department of Damage Control (DODC) sees him as a threat and is constantly after him. That’s why they bring in Trevor Slattery – the actor who pretended to be the Mandarin in Iron Man 3 – to keep an eye on Simon and ultimately turn against him. The trailer shows Trevor will learn about Simon’s powers and see just how destructive they can be.

Even with everything happening, this situation is ultimately positive for Simon Williams, giving him a chance to develop and embrace his true self. It’s likely that by the end of Wonder Man, he’ll achieve a sense of balance, especially as the DODC relentlessly pursues him because of his abilities.

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2026-01-19 18:04