The Wonder series is an upcoming American drama television series created by Davis F. Wilson, which will air on Netflix. The show is based on a comic book series of the same name by Wilson and artist J. H. Williams III. And tells the story of a young girl named Auggie Pullman who was born with facial deformities due to facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD), but becomes a media sensation around the world after attending school for the first time in Florida under his new name, Wonder from Above, which she eventually renamed Wonder Woman-Augustus Quinn as a tribute to her surrogate father, Steve Trevor aka Superman.
Auggie is subsequently expelled from school for being a distraction to the other students. After being brought home by his mother, Auggie is told that he will soon be allowed to attend public school anyway and will be able to leave soon as long as he continues behaving himself. This however doesn’t seem to work out well for him and he gets involved in various misadventures such as swimming in a fountain, driving a car in his pants, and using cake frosting as eyeliner.
Do you know about the release date of the Wonder series:
This series will be released sometime in September 2022. Also, the series has been renewed for a second season which is expected to air sometime in September 2024. Wonder will be produced by Universal Television and Davis Entertainment, written and executive produced by Davis F. Wilson, based on a comic book series of the same name created by Wilson and illustrated by J. H. Williams III.
Here is the plot of the Wonder series discussed:
The plot of the series is classified as drama, comedy, and thriller. The series will be about Auggie Pullman. He is seen lying atop a gigantic cannon. One day Auggie gets shocked when he discovers that he wasn’t wanted after all. He became a media sensation around the world after attending school for the first time in Florida under his new name, Wonder from Above, which she eventually renames Wonder Woman-Augustus Quinn as a tribute to her surrogate father, Superman aka Clark Kent aka Steve Trevor aka Wonder Man aka The Wonderman.
The Name of Cast & Characters of Wonder series:
- Florence Pugh · Lib Wright
- Ciarán Hinds
- Niamh Algar
- Tom Burke
- Toby Jones
What inspired the director to write the Wonder series?
The series is inspired by the real-life story of a little boy from Indiana, USA. He was named Hudson. The Wonder series is a comic book series created by Davis F. Wilson and illustrated by J. H. Williams III at DC Comics company, under their Vertigo imprint. The series is a result of a deal that Davis, who adapted the book into a screenplay and demoed it to networks.
Who are the director’s favorite characters and why?
The favorite character of Wilson and Williams is Jonathan Kent, the father of Clark Kent in the DC Comics universe, who was played by Toby Jones in the first season of Wonder. The director also admitted that his favorite character is Steve Trevor aka Superman/Clark Kent aka Wonder Man. The reasons behind choosing Steve Trevor are not clear, however since the Wonder series centers on the lives of bullied Auggie Pullman. He chose Steve Trevor because he had been a superhero by choice and appeared in many comic books.
What themes does the Wonder series explore?
The themes explored in the Wonder series are love, human relationship, and drama. The story of Wonder: A boy born with facial deformities due to Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD). and his journey to becoming Wonder from Above is inspired by the life story of a little boy from Indiana, USA called Hudson. The series is also a story about friendship and humanity. The theme music for the Wonder series will be written by Dannylux and composed by Constantine Maroulis.
What are the critics saying about the Wonder series?
The critics have given positive reviews for the series. Some even claim that it deserves recognition, including Emmy nominations. A critic from IndieWire has said, “You may be surprised to learn the Wonder TV show is a funny, moving, and thoughtful show with real heart and emotional connective tissue”. The critics have praised the cast of the series. The cast was especially praised for the cast children, which were a major part of the show.
