Minority Mindset

Zlatko Burić is joining the cast of the new Disney+ series Wonder Man, Marvel Studios has announced. As seen in the first trailer for the show—revealed at New York Comic-Con 2025—Burić will play Von Kovak, a celebrated movie director within the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s version of Hollywood.

I still have so many questions, like how Lilly is allowed to see Marge after supposedly stabbing her in the eye with a chisel. Marge claims her glasses broke – a somewhat flimsy excuse – but she’s determined to fix things with Lilly now that they know a monster is real. At the Standpipe, Ronnie suggests Marge could clear Hank’s name by telling the truth, which doesn’t really add up, but I understand why she’s grasping at straws. Their conversation is cut short by the unexpected arrival of Matty, who everyone believed was dead. He’s covered in dirt but alive, and he recounts a terrifying experience escaping from the sewers. He reveals the clown – Pennywise – lives down there, describing the horrific sights of Teddy’s brains being eaten and Susie dying. Matty also says Phil is still alive, though injured – something a viewer recently asked about. He refuses to go to the police, fearing they’ll send him back to his abusive father. Knowing Chief Bowers and the Derry police, Matty is probably right to be scared of going home. He’d rather face the sewers than his father.

I’m talking about what the episode “The 752” reveals about Doris. Up until now, she’s been a pretty dull character – presented as mysterious and secretive without much personality. She’d occasionally say vague things just to hint that you can’t trust anyone. But in this episode, she finally takes action! After escaping the safe house, being questioned by the police, and nearly being abducted by Olive while she was disguised as an MI5 agent, Doris brutally attacks a hired thug, tearing his throat with her fangs. Then, she looks at Guy with an innocent expression, blood dripping from her mouth.

I really love the comedy of Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, and this new show is some of their best work yet. But I’m not sure if the premise of The Chair Company is strong enough to sustain a long, ongoing story. Watching it as a limited series feels right, because it allows for unexpected and even bizarre twists. However, thinking of it as just the beginning of a multi-season arc feels a bit disappointing, especially if the ending provides a clear resolution. It’s hard to imagine what a second season would even be about – more scenes with the Troopers? A new plot focusing on Ron’s ego? Deeper explorations of his family or workplace? This show doesn’t seem built for that kind of extended storytelling.

Noah Centineo is being considered for a role in Legendary’s upcoming live-action Gundam movie. This could mean another collaboration with the studio, as he’s already filming the movie Street Fighter for them.