Four months after Marvel Studios announced a second season for its Disney Plus series Wonder Man, the company has reportedly reversed its decision. According to a report from Variety, citing sources, Marvel will not proceed with additional episodes of the show, leaving the first season's cliffhanger unresolved.
A writers' room for Wonder Man season 2 was never established, and writers associated with the show have reportedly been reassigned to other projects. This development follows an announcement that promoted a second season, complete with what appeared to be finalized scripts for lead characters Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery.
Series creators Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest were expected to return, alongside stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams and Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery. While the series itself may not continue, Variety reports that the lead characters could still appear in other Marvel projects.
Wonder Man's cancellation marks a departure from Marvel Television's typical output. The series was one of the few live-action Marvel shows to receive a season 2 renewal, joining the ranks of shows like Loki and Daredevil: Born Again. Many other Marvel Television series, including The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Hawkeye, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and Ms. Marvel, have concluded after a single season.
The show, which debuted on Disney Plus in January, is part of Marvel's Spotlight banner, intended for more personal stories. The eight-episode series followed struggling actor Simon Williams, who secretly possesses superpowers, as he befriends washed-up actor Trevor Slattery. Polygon's review of Wonder Man praised its blend of humor and superhero action, calling it "one of the most compelling, purely enjoyable shows in Marvel Studios’ roster."
Despite the Wonder Man news, co-creator Destin Daniel Cretton has a full slate. In addition to developing the live-action adaptation of Naruto for Lionsgate, a sequel to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is reportedly in active development. Marvel Television's next project is VisionQuest, scheduled to premiere on Disney Plus in October.