Marvel Television’s Wonder Man will hit Disney Plus one week from today, introducing fans to Simon Williams and providing a look at what goes on behind the scenes in Hollywood. Described as a “two-hander” featuring the “odd couple of Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery,” the 8-episode series will follow Yahya Abdul-Mateen II‘s Williams as he attempts to land the role of a lifetime in a remake of his favorite childhood film.
Developed for Disney Plus by Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: Brand New Day director Destin Daniel Cretton and Hawkeye and Brooklyn Nine-Nine writer Andrew Guest, Wonder Man kicks off Marvel’s 2026 slate and, in a rare move, the studio has decided to release the entire series on day one. Now, as the marketing for the series continues, they’ve revealed the titles for each episode and one is certainly eye-catching.
Episode 4, titled “Doorman”, certainly stands out on the image released by the studio both because it’s written in red and because it’s the name of an incredibly interesting character who will be played by comedian Byron Bowers. It’s also been well-established via marketing that super-powered individuals aren’t welcome in Hollywood projects and all potential actors must sign off on the “Doorman Clause,” confirming they are not enhanced.
Doorman, real name DeMarr Davis, made his debut back in West Coast Avengers #46 (1989). A John Byrne creation who, on the surface, seemed like a joke waiting to happen, DeMarr is a mutant, but not one who could level a city block or fly at Mach 5. His initial power? He could turn his body into a portal that connects two parts of the same room, essentially letting people pass through him to get to the other side of a solid object.
Naming an entire episode for a character usually associated with low-brow comedy certainly stands out and it appears Doorman will get more than just a passing reference in the series.
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