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By Okla Jones ·Updated January 27, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
The last time many audiences saw Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, he was locked in combat with Jason Momoa, suited up as Black Manta in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The role cemented him as a major presence in the DC universe. Now, he’s heading into Marvel territory as the lead of Wonder Man, playing Simon Williams, a struggling actor
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