Yahya Abdul-Mateen II on Choosing 'Wonder Man' and Prioritizing Rest Over Non-Stop Work
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Clayton Davis
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II discusses his role in Marvel's upcoming "Wonder Man" series, his career trajectory, and the deliberate choices he's made to protect his well-being. After six straight years of non-stop work on major projects like "Aquaman," "Watchmen," and "The Matrix Resurrections," he walked away from George Miller's "Furiosa" to prioritize rest. He explains how he got Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige on the phone before committing to "Wonder Man," emphasizing his careful approach to using his "one Marvel buck."
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· 3 pulledYahya Abdul-Mateen II wasn't going to waste his one 'Marvel buck.'
Six straight years of work — 'The Get Down,' 'Aquaman,' 'Watchmen,' 'The Trial of the Chicago 7,' 'The Matrix Resurrections,' 'Black Mirror' and 'The Handmaid's Tale' — had left him, by his own admission, depleted.
Conversations with Miller about the 'Mad Max' prequel were warm and respectful, he is careful to note, but the prospect of another nine-month overseas shoot collided with the simple desire for an apartment that was...
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