At a Glance
- Marvel’s new Wonder Man series introduces a Hollywood-wide ban on superpowers.
- Actors auditioning for the role must sign a Doorman waiver confirming they have no powers.
- The Doorman character, a teleporting and intangibility hero, will appear in the show.
- Why it matters: It expands MCU lore and shows Hollywood enforcing rules on powered actors.
The upcoming Marvel series Wonder Man is set to premiere January 27 on Disney+. The show is unique in that it takes place on the West Coast in Hollywood, a setting Marvel has emphasized in its marketing. The series’ trailers and social media push a narrative that Hollywood has banned all super powers, a claim that has become a central theme of the show’s promotion.
Hollywood’s New Rule
Marvel Studios’ social media accounts have been promoting the idea that Hollywood is taking a stand against enhanced individuals. A tweet from January 2, 2026 reads:
> “All super powers are now banned in Hollywood.”
Marvel Studios stated:
> “Super powers are no longer allowed on Hollywood sets. Actors auditioning for the role of ‘Wonder Man’ must sign a Doorman waiver.”
The waiver is tied to a “Doorman clause” that the show will explore in later episodes, suggesting that the ban stems from events that the series will reveal.
Doorman in Wonder Man
In the comics, Doorman is DeMaar Davis, a character who debuted in 1989’s West Coast Avengers #46. The series will cast Byron Bowers as Doorman, and the character was created by John Byrne, who also worked on X-Men. The inclusion of Doorman ties Wonder Man to the X-Men universe, as Wonder Man is a friend of Beast from the Avengers.
A second tweet from January 2, 2026 says:
> “EXCLUSIVE: Actors must certify they have no super powers under Hollywood’s new ‘Doorman’ policy. PLUS: Wonder Man casting now underway.”
Marvel Studios added:
> “Wonder Man casting now underway. Who will be Von Kovak’s breakout star?”
The show’s marketing also hints that if any actor is discovered to have powers, they will be blacklisted from the industry, adding stakes for the main character, Simon.
Key Takeaways
- The Wonder Man series introduces a Hollywood-wide superpower ban.
- Actors must sign a Doorman waiver confirming no powers.
- Doorman, a teleporting hero, will appear, linking Wonder Man to the X-Men.
- Premiere set for January 27 on Disney+.
The series promises to weave MCU lore with a Hollywood backdrop, setting the stage for a fresh narrative about power and identity.
