Director: Destin Daniel Cretton, Tiffany Johnson, Stella Meghie, James Ponsoldt
Cast: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Arian Moayed, Ben Kingsley
Wonder Man is a 2026 American action-adventure fantasy series from Marvel Studios, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams — a Hollywood actor who stumbles into superhero territory when extraordinary powers upend his carefully constructed life in the entertainment industry.
What is Wonder Man about?
Simon Williams has spent years building his name as a recognizable face in Hollywood, trading on charm and persistence to carve out a career in front of the camera. Everything changes when he acquires abilities that no acting coach or agent could have prepared him for. Suddenly, the boundary between his on-screen persona and his real life collapses. Navigating this new reality, Simon must reconcile his ambitions, his relationships, and the responsibilities that come with being something larger than himself — all while the entertainment world he calls home watches with both fascination and suspicion. The series blends superhero spectacle with sharp industry satire, placing its hero in situations that are as emotionally charged as they are action-packed.
Cast & crew
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II leads the series with the kind of charisma that makes Simon Williams feel grounded even amid the extraordinary. Arian Moayed brings sharp supporting energy, while Ben Kingsley — a veteran presence with decades of screen authority — adds gravitas to the ensemble. The directing roster includes Destin Daniel Cretton, Tiffany Johnson, Stella Meghie, and James Ponsoldt, each bringing a distinct visual sensibility to different episodes.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers and the Iranian diaspora, Wonder Man lands at a compelling intersection: Hollywood inside-baseball storytelling wrapped in Marvel's superhero framework. The series is available with Persian dubbing, making it fully accessible to Farsi-first audiences who want to follow every joke, every emotional beat, and every action sequence without missing a word. Beyond the language access, the show's themes — identity, performance, the gap between public image and private self — resonate broadly with communities navigating life across cultures. Short episodes at around 30 minutes each make it an ideal binge for busy schedules or family viewing evenings.
Where & how to watch
Wonder Man is available on K-Time with full Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Stream it on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Subscribe and cancel anytime.