Marvel Studios has revealed that Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, a well-known actor from Disney projects, will be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in their upcoming Disney+ series, Wonder Man. With so much focus on the releases of Avengers: Doomsday and the filming of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Wonder Man hasn’t gotten much attention. But the series is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on January 27, 2026, and will introduce audiences to Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a hopeful actor.
TopMob recently obtained a copy of Disney’s D23 Magazine (Winter 2025), which included confirmation that Josh Gad will appear in the Marvel Studios series Wonder Man. This marks Gad’s first role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and the magazine shared significant details about his character in the upcoming Disney+ show.
So, the latest issue is diving deep into the upcoming Wonder Man project, and it sounds like we’re getting a very special appearance from Justin Gad. He’s not just having a cameo, though – he’ll be playing a heightened, extremely famous version of himself. And get this – they’re actually incorporating scenes where we’ll get to see him sing! It sounds like a really interesting meta-take on his public persona, and I’m definitely curious to see how it plays out.
“Playing an extremely famous version of himself, Gad will showcase his singing abilities.”
The story hints that Gad’s role will provide plenty of funny moments, suggesting he’ll be central to the show’s comedy. It’s worth noting that Wonder Man is intended to be a lighthearted and satirical comedy about superheroes, so Gad will probably play a heightened, more comedic version of himself.
I remember hearing back in 2023 from Jeff Sneider, a really well-connected industry source, that Justin Gad was going to be in Wonder Man. At the time, it was just a rumor, and nothing was officially confirmed, but it looks like he was right all along!
Wonder Man will consist of six episodes that will break an MCU record regarding runtime.
What Josh Gad’s Involvement Means for Wonder Man
Josh Gad’s role as a heightened, celebrity version of himself suggests other well-known actors might also appear in Wonder Man. Given the show’s comedic and satirical nature, it’s likely we’ll see more actors playing versions of themselves throughout the series.
We don’t know for sure who will be cast, but it’s likely they’ll be actors with previous Disney experience. For example, Josh Gad, famous for playing Olaf in Frozen and Frozen II, suggests that other stars from Disney animated movies could appear in Wonder Man as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
We don’t know exactly how much of a role Gad will have in Wonder Man, but it probably won’t be a major one. The fact that he was mentioned at D23 suggests he’ll be more than just a brief appearance, but viewers shouldn’t anticipate him being in every episode.
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2025-11-17 01:34