Zach Braff Says Marvel Canceled Wonder Man Season 2 After Pitching Him to Direct
Zach Braff revealed Marvel met with him about directing Wonder Man season 2, then told him a week later the show was canceled.
Zach Braff has shared a story that captures the whiplash of Marvel's recent television decisions. In a new interview, Braff said he had a meeting with Marvel about directing the second season of Wonder Man, and that the studio told him he was on its list of candidates for the job.
About a week later, Braff said, Marvel called back to tell him the show had been canceled. The series had initially been renewed for a second season before that decision was reversed in July.
Wonder Man debuted on Disney+ earlier this year. Its first season was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, James Ponsoldt, Tiffany Johnson, and Stella Meghie, and starred Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in the title role.
Abdul-Mateen's performance earned him a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at the Primetime Emmys, making the cancellation all the more surprising for a Marvel Cinematic Universe series with awards recognition behind it.
Quick answers
Was Wonder Man renewed for season 2?
Yes, the series was initially renewed for a second season before being canceled in July.
Who directed Wonder Man season 1?
Destin Daniel Cretton, James Ponsoldt, Tiffany Johnson, and Stella Meghie directed episodes of the first season.
Did Yahya Abdul-Mateen II receive an Emmy nomination for Wonder Man?
Yes, he was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at the Primetime Emmys.