Wonder Man is set to introduce a brand-new character to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the form of Simon Williams. Played by DC alum Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Williams is an actor eager for his big break — and he just so happens to have superhuman abilities as well. Introducing a new power player into the MCU is no small feat, and the creative team had to work to nail down Williams’ characterization in this continuity. Believe it or not, one of the show’s EPs managed to nail that down due in great part to an actual method actor.
Andrew Guest, who co-created Wonder Man with Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Destin Daniel Cretton, wanted to tread lightly when fleshing out the lead character of his upcoming Marvel show. As part of the latest issue of SFX Magazine on CinemaBlend, Guest recalled the process of developing this iteration of Williams. The producer said the eureka moment arrived when he spotted a vintage interview given by a method actor. That unlocked one key element in regard to Williams' relationship with his powers:
