Story by Jacob Stolwort
- Disney has cancelled the Marvel series Wonder Man, despite previously renewing it for a second season.
- The show, which received high acclaim and a surprise Emmy nomination for lead star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, was initially renewed despite lower-than-hoped streaming figures.
- However, Disney has now backtracked on its decision, with Variety reporting that the show’s writers have been released so they can pursue other projects.
- Fans expressed being “crushed” and “heartbroken” by the unexpected news of the cancellation.
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II acknowledged the cancellation on Instagram, writing: “That’s life, right? Everything will shake out.”
