Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Comments on Marvel Project Cancellations
Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has spoken out about the "obvious optics" surrounding the cancellations of Marvel's 'Wonder Man' and delays for the 'Blade' reboot. He suggested that Disney should prioritize changing this narrative.
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Says the ‘Optics’ at Marvel Are ‘Obvious’ After ‘Wonder Man’ and ‘Blade’ Canceled: ‘If I’m Disney, I Do Not Want to Be Attached To These Optics’
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II says the “optics” at Marvel are obvious after the studio canceled his Emmy-nominated series “Wonder Woman” after one season and failed over multiple years to bring to life the “Blade” movie it announced starring Mahershala Ali. Marvel canceled “Wonder Man” in July after previously renewing the series for Season 2. The show’s […]
By Zack Sharf
Read full article →Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Says “Optics Are Obvious” Of ‘Wonder Man’ Cancellation & ‘Blade’ Reboot Delays: “It Should Be A Priority To Change That Narrative”
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II shares his take on the online discourse over Disney and Marvel’s decision to cancel Wonder Man after one season, and the continued postponement of the Blade reboot. In a new interview, the actor is asked about the conjecture that fans are making about the Disney+ series and the Marvel superhero film, both led by Black men. […]
By Armando Tinoco
Read full article →Wonder Man Star Was Told the Show's Cancellation Was Due to Viewership Numbers
Wonder Man star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has discussed the official explanation he was given for the show's cancellation, while also calling for "some real, hard information" about the optics of the decision, in light of the series' prior renewal.
By Tom Phillips
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