Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Discusses His Role in Marvel's 'Wonder Man' and Career Shift From Architecture to Acting
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Carita Rizzo
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Summary
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II discusses his role as Simon Williams in the upcoming Marvel series 'Wonder Man', sharing how he transitioned from architecture and urban planning to acting in his late 20s. He describes acting as an investigative art form focused on understanding human nature, and notes that audiences relate deeply to Simon's character because of his relatable dreams and aspirations.
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Acting started off as a way to feed the part of me that wanted to be an extrovert.
I explore people and what makes us tick. Acting is an investigative art.
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