Bob Odenkirk is a phenomenal actor, so when rumours started swirling that the Better Call Saul star had landed a role in Wonder Man, there was a lot of excitement online.
We'd heard rumblings that he'd been cast as Simon Williams' sinister agent, though recent reports have suggested that's a role which has since gone to Westworld alum Ed Harris. Now, we may know why, as Odenkirk displayed a clear lack of interest in joining the MCU during a recent interview with The Independent.
"I always like to keep things grounded, relatable and smaller. I don’t think I’m built for that world," he said when asked if we could see him in a Marvel movie or TV show. "I’m built for characters that make you feel like that guy could live next door."
There's always a chance the actor is looking to throw fans off the scent, but we're guessing he probably won't show up in Wonder Man at this point. Remember, his casting was never reported on by the trades and with cameras currently rolling on the series, it's unlikely Odenkirk is about to break bad in the MCU.
Wonder Man reportedly puts a subversive, MCU-style spin on Hollywood, with Aquaman star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II set to play the title character.
Sir Ben Kingsley has signed on to reprise his Iron Man 3 and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings role as thespian Trevor Slattery. Recently, Demetrius Grosse was also confirmed as The Grim Reaper.
Andrew Guest serves as Head Writer, and his credits include hit TV shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, 30 Rock, and Community.
Wonder Man made his Marvel Comics debut in the pages of Avengers #9 in 1964. Initially a villain, he was later retconned and became a hero (and an Avenger) in the 1970s. His brother is the Grim Reaper, while it was his brainwaves that were used by Ultron as a basis for The Vision; later, he would join the West Coast Avengers and become a Hollywood star.
Wonder Man is expected to premiere on Disney+ in 2024.