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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jacob Stolworthy

Fans left ‘crushed’ after Disney cancels acclaimed Marvel series

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  • Disney has cancelled the Marvel series Wonder Man , despite previously renewing it for a second season.
  • The show, which received high acclaim and a surprise Emmy nomination for lead star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, was initially renewed despite lower-than-hoped streaming figures.
  • However, Disney has now backtracked on its decision, with Variety reporting that the show’s writers have been released so they can pursue other projects.
  • Fans expressed being “crushed” and “heartbroken” by the unexpected news of the cancellation.
  • Yahya Abdul-Mateen II acknowledged the cancellation on Instagram, writing: “That’s life, right? Everything will shake out.”

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