‘Wonder Man’ Co-Creator Destin Daniel Cretton On “Fun” Season 2, ‘Shang-Chi 2’ & ‘Spider-Man’s Future, Crew Call Podcast

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Director Destin Daniel Cretton, who co-created Marvel's Wonder Man series, discusses the show's second season alongside hints about Shang-Chi 2 and the Spider-Man franchise's trajectory. Cretton frames Wonder Man as a grounded, character-driven alternative to typical Marvel fare, an homage to struggling L.A. actors and the entertainment industry's current state. The series, which premiered on Disney+, distinguishes itself through its focus on authentic storytelling and human stakes rather than spectacle-heavy narratives.