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Marvel's Wonder Man co-creator gets candid on renewal reversal: "I feel how you all feel"
He said that there are "important conversations" to be had about the shock decision.
Suzanne Tenner / Marvel
- David Craig
Published: Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 12:38 pm
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Wonder Man co-creator Andrew Guest has candidly commented on the show's shock cancellation, criticising Marvel Studios and Disney for pulling the plug on "incredible" plans for season 2.
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The comedy-drama premiered on Disney+ in January, following aspiring actors Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) and Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley) as they attempt to make a name for themselves in the MCU's version of Hollywood.
That proves particularly difficult, with Simon struggling to hide his uncontrolled super powers and Trevor under the thumb of the Department of Damage Control (DODC) for his past crimes (see: Iron Man 3).
Wonder Man earned high praise from critics, and an Emmy nomination for Abdul-Mateen II, with a second season being publicly announced in March. Three months later, that decision was reversed, leaving fans confused and disappointed.
Guest shared a remarkably honest video to his TikTok profile today, revealing that he feels "how you all feel," before clearing up some of the misconceptions that have circulated online in light of the news.
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"This is not a marketing stunt, there is no movie in the works, and Destin [Daniel Cretton, co-creator and director]'s schedule, and no one's schedule, was an issue," he said.
Guest emphasised that he and Spider-Man: Brand New Day filmmaker Cretton, along with lead actors Abdul-Mateen II and Kingsley, "all loved making this show" and "all felt passionately about continuing to do it".
The now-scrapped timeline for season 2, he confirmed, would have opened up the writers' room this very month, ahead of cameras rolling early next year. "Contracts were signed, schedules were cleared," he added.
On the abrupt axing, Guest continued: "There was a decision made internally, between Disney and Marvel, that this didn't make sense for them – even though a few months ago it did. And that's essentially all I really know."
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Besides the sting of a promised second season being snatched away, some fans have made the argument that Wonder Man's cancellation continues a trend of sidelining Black characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The announcement came mere days after two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali voiced frustration about his Blade movie's agonisingly slow demise, over a seven-year period in which contractual obligations limited which other roles he could take.
Another proposed project, titled Armour Wars, which would have starred Don Cheadle's War Machine has also fallen off the radar, while fans were left broadly unsatisfied by critical and commercial dud Captain America: Brave New World (led by Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson).
Additionally, Teyonah Parris is one of the MCU stars not yet confirmed for the Avengers: Doomsday cast, despite The Marvels' post-credits scene suggesting that Monica Rambeau would be in league with the Fox-era X-Men.
Mahershala Ali and Kevin Feige pose for a photo backstage at San Diego Comic-Con 2019, where the now-cancelled Blade was first announced Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images for Disney
Guest concluded: "I appreciate everybody getting out there and letting your voices be heard about how you feel about this.
"There's important conversations being had online about the kinds of stories that we're prioritising, and the kind of shows that platforms want to make. I hope people are listening."
He ended by encouraging Emmy voters to consider Abdul-Mateen II when casting their ballots, as he competes in the category of outstanding lead actor in a comedy series – going up against Steve Carell (Rooster), Matthew Rhys (Widow's Bay), Jason Segel (Shrinking) and Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building).
Wonder Man is available to stream on Disney+.
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David CraigSenior Drama Writer
David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
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