Warning: This article contains major spoilers for ‘Wonder Man.’
The new Marvel series, Wonder Man, features characters like Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery. It’s created by Destin Daniel Cretton, who directed Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Andrew Guest, a writer for the Disney+ series Hawkeye. The show offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood, all within the context of the ongoing Marvel Multiverse Saga, and presents fresh challenges for the universe.
Williams isn’t the only person with special abilities in the show. The series also introduces Doorman, a superhero known as DeMarr Davis in the comics, to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In an exclusive interview with MovieWeb’s Joe Deckelmeier, Andrew Guest discussed bringing this relatively unknown character into the story and how Doorman’s presence will be important for Williams’s journey. Doorman adds tension to Williams’s struggle as he tries to build an acting career, and his own history helps connect all the pieces of the narrative. Guest explained that:
When we were developing Simon Williams’ character, it felt natural that his biggest fear would be a short-lived, unfulfilling career – not getting the roles he wanted or lasting in the industry. The challenge was making that relatable to a wider audience. Simply saying he didn’t get enough work or money doesn’t create strong emotional stakes – it doesn’t feel like a real loss for viewers. We needed something everyone could understand – a situation where discovering the truth about Simon would completely destroy his career. That’s where the idea for ‘Doorman’ came in. We developed a backstory involving insurance companies to create those higher stakes, and it was a really exciting moment for our writing team when it all clicked.
Doorman’s Impact on MCU & ‘Wonder Man’
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The fourth episode of Wonder Man focuses on Byron Bowers as DeMarr Davis, a bouncer who suddenly develops the power to let people pass through him – essentially turning him into a human doorway. He impulsively uses this ability to help Josh Gad (playing a version of himself within the Marvel Cinematic Universe) leave a nightclub, and as a result, Gad hires him as a bodyguard. This ultimately leads to DeMarr pursuing a career as an actor in Hollywood.
Davis’s sudden rise to fame created problems in his personal life, and he began to struggle with alcohol. This eventually led to him using his powers while intoxicated, resulting in a disturbing incident where, after Gad entered his body, Gad couldn’t exit normally and disappeared. Gad was never found, prompting Hollywood to establish the “Doorman Clause” – a ban on anyone with superpowers appearing in films or television. Consequently, Simon had to sign an agreement acknowledging this clause when he auditioned for the movie Wonder Man.
Although the character of Doorman doesn’t reappear, this storyline significantly develops Simon Williams’s arc. It shows his difficulties concealing his abilities both during and after landing the role in the movie. The situation escalates to the point where he destroys the film studio upon discovering Trevor Slattery’s deception, which then leads to a relentless pursuit by the Department of Damage Control and puts him in even greater jeopardy.
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It’s unclear what’s next for Williams as he juggles hiding his abilities, keeping Trevor safe, and pursuing his acting career. With the team already brainstorming ideas for a second season of Wonder Man, this internal conflict could be key to the direction of the hero’s story in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. All eight episodes of Wonder Man are currently available to stream on Disney+.
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