Series Phase 6
Wonder Man season 1
Season 1 · Phase 6 · Jan 27, 2026 · 8 episodes
Order
In-universe 2026 · MCU Phase 6
- Release order78 of 85Previous: Marvel ZombiesNext: Daredevil: Born Again season 2
- Story order81 of 85Previous: Avengers: DoomsdayNext: Daredevil: Born Again season 2
Characters in this season
Simon Williams Yahya Abdul-Mateen II 
Agent Cleary Arian Moayed 
Janelle Jackson X Mayo 
Trevor Slattery Ben Kingsley 
Vivian Olivia Thirlby 
Martha Shola Adewusi 
Deputy Secretary Heyerdahl Dan Donohue 
Von Kovak Zlatko Burić 
DeMarr Davis / Doorman Byron Bowers Cameo
Plot
Aspiring Hollywood actor Simon Williams is struggling to get his career off the ground. During a chance meeting with Trevor Slattery, an actor whose biggest roles may be well behind him, Simon learns that legendary director Von Kovak is remaking the superhero film "Wonder Man." These two actors at opposite ends of their careers doggedly pursue life-changing roles in this film as audiences get a peek behind the curtain of the entertainment industry.
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Episodes
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Episode 1: Matinee
Actor Simon Williams bombs an audition due to overthinking. He later tries out for the lead in the "Wonder Man" remake, where he meets fellow actor Trevor Slattery. Trevor offers helpful audition tips and the two strike up a friendship.
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Episode 2: Self-Tape
Trevor's recruitment as Simon's spy comes to light. Simon needs to film an audition tape, so Trevor brings him to a friend's place. Meanwhile, Janelle learns Simon secretly pursued the Wonder Man role without telling her.
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Episode 3: Pacoima
Cleary demands Trevor deliver results to secure funding. At Simon's mom's birthday party, his brother Eric creates tension while Trevor gains insight into Simon's past. Meanwhile, both await news about their "Wonder Man" auditions.
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Episode 5: Found Footage
Simon's caught on camera using superpowers while defending Trevor from drug dealers. Blackmailed by the videographer, he's forced to raid an illegal Chamoy candy operation. Comedy erupts when the duo infiltrates the home-based business.
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Episode 6: Callback
Von Kovac summons Simon and Trevor for final auditions for lead roles in his masterpiece. When Simon stumbles, Trevor offers guidance, earning Simon another shot. Elsewhere, Cleary drops by to see Trevor, who firmly sets boundaries.
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Episode 7: Kathy Friedman
Simon frets his secret identity might be exposed during a New York Times interview for the Wonder Man film. He then learns Trevor has been working undercover for the government's Damage Control division.
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Episode 8: Yucca Valley
After Trevor takes credit for being the Mandarin and causing an explosion on set, he gets arrested while Simon enjoys newfound fame. Simon later assumes a different identity to spring his imprisoned friend from jail.
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