Wonder Man Season 1 Episode 1 Synopsis

Struggling actor Simon Williams is fired from a small role in the series American Horror Story after delaying production by overthinking his character and making repeated requests for changes. He is dumped by his girlfriend Vivian the same day. Simon meets actor Trevor Slattery, known for playing the "Mandarin" as part of a terrorist plot, who informs Simon that he is auditioning for acclaimed director Von Kovak's remake of the 1980s superhero film Wonder Man. As Wonder Man was one of his favourite childhood movies, Simon begs his agent Janelle Jackson for a chance to audition but is rejected due to his firing and behaviour. Simon gets the audition information from her computer and goes anyway. After seeing Simon panicking about how to approach the character, Slattery advises him to give a more natural performance which helps Simon in the audition. After the pair have drinks, Slattery is called by Department of Damage Control (DODC) agent P. Cleary to confirm that he has made contact with Simon, who is suspected of having superpowers and is considered unstable and dangerous.

Wonder Man Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Matinee
• s01e02 - Self-Tape
• s01e03 - Pacoima
• s01e04 - Doorman
• s01e05 - Found Footage
• s01e06 - Callback
• s01e07 - Kathy Friedman
• s01e08 - Yucca Valley

Wonder Man Show Summary

Aspiring Hollywood actor Simon Williams is struggling to get his career off the ground. During a chance meeting with Trevor Slattery, an actor whose biggest roles may be well behind him, Simon learns legendary director Von Kovak is remaking the superhero film "Wonder Man". These two actors at opposite ends of their careers doggedly pursue life-changing roles in this film as audiences get a peek behind the curtain of the entertainment industry.