The Behind-the-Scenes Shenanigans of Wonder Man

So, picture this: you’re all comfy in your chair, popcorn in hand, ready to dive into Marvel’s latest superhero escapade—Wonder Man. But wait! Suddenly, you find out that the legendary TV producer Ryan Murphy is officially part of the MCU. Yes, you read that right! Simon Williams, our main dude, is pondering his role in Murphy’s American Horror Story while trying not to freak out about his acting career. Talk about an unexpected twist!

How Do We Know It’s MCU Canon?

Early on, we spot a billboard hyping up Rogers: The Musical, the show that Clint Barton (that’s Hawkeye for you non-nerds) had to put up with in his own Disney+ series. That’s some serious meta-action right there! And it doesn’t stop at billboards—there’s chatter about Trevor Slattery’s shenanigans from Iron Man 3 to Shang-Chi. This thing is spitting out references like Deadpool at a comic book convention!

Celebrity Cameos Galore!

As we roll through the episodes, be prepared for a star-studded parade of cameos. If you’ve missed any of the shiny faces that have now popped into the MCU thanks to Wonder Man, don’t sweat it—we’ve got the ultimate rundown just for you!

Ashley Greene

First up, we meet Ashley Greene, the queen bee of the Twilight franchise, making her grand entrance as herself. Simon’s busy giving a shoutout to his director from American Horror Story before finding out that Ashley is about to transform into a monster and chow down on his noggin! Spoiler alert: Simon overanalyzes everything, and so she never gets the chance. Talk about a buzzkill!

Joe Pantoliano

Next in line, we have Joe Pantoliano, who reminisces about his time on the fictional medical drama Southshaw Hospital. Apparently, Trevor had a lead role until he got swapped out, which Joe somewhat hilariously refers to as a betrayal. It’s a classic case of ‘he said, he said’ as they throw shade at each other—who knew Hollywood drama could be so entertaining?

The Gold Star Trio: Hoffman, Voight, and Schlesinger

Then we transition to some classic cinema talk as Simon and Trevor geek out over Midnight Cowboy. Simon spills the beans on how Dustin Hoffman snagged his role, while classic film posters fill the background. Eyes on that theater marquee—it’s a treasure trove!

Mario Lopez

Hold onto your hats, because Mario Lopez makes a cameo in episode four, steering the gossip show Hot Goss. He throws us all the juicy Hollywood details, especially about the infamous Doorman Clause—a new rule to keep superpowered individuals from causing too much chaos on set. Sounds like a smart move on someone’s part!

Josh Gad’s Hilarious Absence

In the black-and-white episode “Doorman,” jolly Josh Gad rolls in and offers our hero a role in his upcoming action flick called Cash Grab. And let’s just say, he doesn’t shy away from cracking jokes at his own expense while he’s at it. What’s the world coming to? A self-roasting Josh Gad is one for the books!

Visionary Directors and Big Names

Director Von Kovak gives a shoutout to David Cronenberg’s version of The Fly, praising the mad genius for giving the classic horror genre a scientific twist! The wisdom in that statement is real, folks—groundbreaking direction right there!

Leo and the Football Giants

Leonardo DiCaprio’s name gets dropped when Simon’s frantic agent tries to convince him not to audition for Wonder Man because they’re eyeing Leo. But Simon’s part convinced that he’s the next big thing—sorry, Leo!

Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Pigeon Woes

Now, let’s dish the dirt: reporter Kathy Friedman wants to profile Simon, which sends his anxiety levels sky-high. A previous quote involving a “pigeon incident” from Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s childhood has him sweating bullets. Good luck, buddy!

Shonda Rhimes and the Buzz

And just when you think it can’t get any wilder, Shonda Rhimes steps in with her plan for Simon to star in her new project. But Simon’s not sold, especially since Trevor calls it “dreadful.” Did someone say Netflix rivalry? Oh boy!

The List of Names Doesn’t End

In typical Wonder Man style, we also have mentions of legends like Robert De Niro, Antonio Banderas, and Dua Lipa sprinkled throughout the episodes. If we’ve missed anyone worthy of note, make sure to shout it out in the comments!