π° What Happened
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II says the 'optics are obvious' around Disney and Marvel's decision to cancel 'Wonder Man' after one season and delay the 'Blade' reboot, two projects led by Black men. He told 'Vanity Fair' it should be a priority to change that narrative with quality stories.
π The Backstory
Abdul-Mateen was asking about the online discussion over the fate of two Marvel projects centred on Black leads after 'Wonder Man' was cancelled and 'Blade' continued to be postponed.
π― Why It Matters
The actor's words touch on representation and the optics of how studios treat Black-led projects. It brings this to whether Marvel/Disney are committed to change their own narrative.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II says the 'optics are obvious' around Disney and Marvel's decision to cancel 'Wonder Man' after one season and delay the 'Blade' reboot, two projects led by Black men. He told 'Vanity Fair' it should be a priority to change that narrative with quality stories.
Abdul-Mateen was asking about the online discussion over the fate of two Marvel projects centred on Black leads after 'Wonder Man' was cancelled and 'Blade' continued to be postponed.
The actor's words touch on representation and the optics of how studios treat Black-led projects. It brings this to whether Marvel/Disney are committed to change their own narrative.
π° Source: Deadline
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