Today, our friends at The Illuminerdi revealed that Marvel Studios is looking at Bob Odenkirk for a role in their upcoming Wonder Man series. The project is expected to be a Hollywood comedy set in the MCU starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Aquaman, Candyman) as Simon Williams. It’s unknown who Bob Odenkirk could be courted for, but the report states it could be for Simon Williams’ acting manager Neal Saroyan. Odenkirk is best known as the sleazy lawyer Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. He also appeared in both Nobody and Little Women. Ben Kingsley joined the cast earlier this year as Trevor Slattery from Iron Man 3. Shang-Chi director Daniel Destin Cretton will develop the project.
Wonder Man has no set release date
Key Takeaways
- Marvel Studios is reportedly eyeing Bob Odenkirk to join the upcoming Disney+ series Wonder Man.
- The project is an MCU Hollywood comedy starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the hero Simon Williams.
- Bob Odenkirk might be cast as Neal Saroyan, who is the acting manager for Simon Williams.
