Damage Control is Back! Agent Cleary to Stir Up Trouble in Marvel's 'Wonder Man' – and We're Here For It
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Agent Cleary, the bureaucratic pain from *Spider-Man: No Way Home*, is returning in Marvel's *Wonder Man*, promising a healthy dose of government interference and meta-commentary on the superhero biz. This could be either brilliant or a total mess, but I'm tentatively excited.
Right, so you thought Agent Cleary from *Spider-Man: No Way Home* was just a one-off pain in the backside? Think again, mate! Seems the United States Department of Damage Control's favourite bureaucratic busybody, played by Arian Moayed, is set to make a splash in Marvel's upcoming Disney+ series, *Wonder Man*. And frankly, I reckon this could be brilliant.
For those who need a reminder (or, like me, have trouble keeping track of the ever-expanding MCU), Cleary's the guy who interrogated Peter Parker and his Aunt May after Mysterio outed Spidey's secret identity. He also popped up in *Ms. Marvel*, proving he's not just a one-trick pony. Now, according to IGN South Africa, he's going to be a *prominent* figure in *Wonder Man*. [Source: IGN South Africa]
*Wonder Man*, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams (an actor who's also a superhero – meta, innit?), is shaping up to be a proper send-up of the entertainment industry. With Ben Kingsley reprising his role as Trevor Slattery (the fake Mandarin from *Iron Man 3*), it's already got a healthy dose of self-aware humour. Adding Cleary to the mix suggests Marvel's doubling down on the meta-narrative. But what does this mean?
My guess? Cleary will be sticking his nose into the superhero shenanigans, probably trying to regulate, control, or generally make life difficult for Wonder Man and anyone else with superpowers. Classic government suit stuff, right? It's a tried and tested trope, but with the right writing (and Moayed's talent), it could be comedy gold.
We got a sneak peek of *Wonder Man* in a recent Disney+ sizzle reel (go check it out if you haven't – it’s got Abdul-Mateen II and Kingsley having a chinwag), but details are still pretty scarce. The first season is slated for December, consisting of eight episodes. That's ages away!
In the meantime, Marvel's got a couple of animated series, *Eyes of Wakanda* and *Marvel Zombies*, dropping on Disney+ in August and October, respectively. So, plenty to keep us occupied until Wonder Man finally graces our screens.
Look, I'm cautiously optimistic about this. *Wonder Man* has the potential to be something truly special – a superhero show that doesn't take itself too seriously and pokes fun at the whole industry. And with Cleary back in the picture, things are bound to get even more interesting. Just hoping they don't overdo the self-referential stuff and forget to tell a good story. But hey, that’s the wizard’s curse, right? Always tinkering, always hoping we don’t accidentally blow up reality. Fingers crossed, this one lands safely.
Tags: Marvel, Wonder Man, Disney+, Agent Cleary, MCU
Original article: IGN South Africa