Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Calls Out ‘Obvious’ Optics of Marvel Canceling ‘Wonder Man’ and ‘Blade’ So Close Together
"It should be a priority to change that narrative," the actor says The post Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Calls Out ‘Obvious’ Optics of Marvel Canceling ‘Wonder Man’ and ‘Blade’ So Close Together appeared first on TheWrap .
Two days apart in February, Marvel announced the cancellation of "Wonder Man" while simultaneously confirming that Mahershala Ali's "Blade" movie would not move forward. Now, "Wonder Man" star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has spoken out about the "obvious" optics of these two projects being canceled so close together. Following the news, fans on social media began pointing out Marvel's decision to scrap two projects led by Black stars.
In a recent Vanity Fair interview, Abdul-Mateen was directly asked if he believed there was an issue with what was being greenlit or supported. He responded, stating that as a large business like Disney or Marvel, they don't want to be associated with optics like these. He emphasized that quality stories, resources, and actors should be a priority to change this narrative.
Abdul-Mateen felt that his show had all the necessary ingredients for success and had received positive responses from viewers and critics alike. He wanted fans to know that the show was well-received and deserved further consideration for its cancellation. After the initial announcement, Abdul-Mateen posted an Instagram message, expressing gratitude to those who watched, enjoyed, and shared their positive experiences with the show. "Wonder Man" is currently streaming on Disney+.
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