Wonder Man Stars Tease Simon & Trevor’s Secrets Ahead of Disney+ Premiere

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Stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley, who are both appearing in the new Marvel series Wonder Man, recently hinted at some of the show’s secrets and details about their roles. Abdul-Mateen plays Simon Williams, an actor trying to land a part in a movie within the Marvel universe. Kingsley returns as Trevor Slattery, a struggling actor who previously impersonated the Mandarin and was later captured by the Ten Rings organization.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley hint at Simon and Trevor’s secrets in Wonder Man

The two co-actors sat down to discuss their upcoming series, Wonder Man, during a recent interview.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II told Entertainment Tonight that his character, Simon, is a rising actor with a hidden secret – hinting at the superpowers Simon appears to have in previews for the show.

The actor, known for his work on Black Mirror, explained that Simon needs assistance to get the part he really wants – the lead role in the fictional Wonder Man film within the show.

Ben Kingsley, discussing his character Trevor, revealed a key element of their relationship with Simon: when Simon is at his weakest, Trevor offers help, but is hiding something himself. This suggests Trevor has a secret and that the interplay between these two characters will be central to the story.

Abdul-Mateen II also explained to the outlet why Simon is so relatable. “He is a dreamer,” he said.

Destin Daniel Cretton, who co-created Wonder Man, also highlighted the strong connection between Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley. He told the publication that after just a few scenes, viewers will feel like the two actors were perfectly cast together.

Wonder Man, a new show based on the Marvel comic book character, was created by Cretton and Andrew Guest. The series stars Arian Moayed as P. Cleary, Zlatko Burić as Von Kovak, and X Mayo. All episodes will be available to stream on Disney+ starting January 27, 2026.

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2026-01-20 16:16