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Josh Gad's Marvel Cameo Sparks Exciting Character Possibilities

2/5/2026

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Josh Gad (actor) appears as a fictionalized version of himself in Episode 4 of Wonder Man, which premiered January 27, 2026.
He interacts with DeMarr Davis, portrayed by Byron Bowers.
Gad says he agreed to the cameo only if he could portray a different character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) later.
Wonder Man centers on Simon Williams, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and signals Marvel's shift to standalone TV.

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Story summary

Josh Gad (actor) appears as a fictionalized version of himself in Episode 4 of Wonder Man, which premiered January 27, 2026.
He interacts with DeMarr Davis, portrayed by Byron Bowers.
Gad says he agreed to the cameo only if he could portray a different character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) later.
Wonder Man centers on Simon Williams, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and signals Marvel's shift to standalone TV.