Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has a Hollywood resume unlike many other actors. He has portrayed three prominent comic book characters in films and TV. He took on the role of Dr. Manhattan in HBO’s The Watchmen. The actor was cast as Black Manta in the Aquaman films. In 2026, he played the Ultimates Comics version of Wonder Man in the Disney+ series of the same name. While Abdul-Mateen II’s casting was initially seen as controversial due to race-bending, it became obvious that the outrage was coming from people who had never even read the greatest Wonder Man comics.
Simon Williams, also known as Wonder Man, is one of the most powerful characters in Marvel Comics. He is a Superman analogue. He has super speed, strength, reflexes, and the power of flight.
