Age: 39
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (/ˈjɑːhiə/; born July 15, 1986) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Black Manta in the superhero films Aquaman (2018) and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023), Bobby Seale in the Netflix historical legal drama The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020), and Morpheus / Agent Smith in The Matrix Resurrections (2021). For his portrayal of Cal Abar / Doctor Manhattan in the HBO limited series Watchmen (2019), he won a Primetime Emmy Award. He also starred in episodes of The Handmaid's Tale (2018) and Black Mirror (2019). He made his Broadway debut in the Suzan-Lori Parks play Topdog/Underdog, for which he received a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play nomination. He portrays the Marvel Comics character Simon Williams / Wonder Man in media set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Description above from the Wikipedia article Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Wonder Man
for Wonder Man in Ant-Man and the Wasp
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Hank Pym, a brilliant but mentally fragile scientist, was married to Janet van Dyne, a mutant who could shrink in size and generate a wasp-like sting. Together with their close friend Bill Foster, they ran a successful science company, Pym Tech. Hank discovered the Pym Particle, derived from Janet’s DNA, which could shrink or enlarge objects, catapulting their company to fame. However, Hank’s abusive behavior towards Janet and increasing isolation due to his scientific pursuits led to a breakdown in their marriage and Bill’s departure from the company. Years later, Pym Tech faces decline, and Hank’s past actions come back to haunt him when Simon Williams, a former employee turned ionic being known as Wonder Man, seeks revenge with the help of his brother, the criminal Grim Reaper. Simon attacks Hank, prompting Janet to intervene despite their troubled history. S.H.I.E.L.D. arrives to offer assistance, and Nick Fury tasks Hank with capturing Simon and the Grim Reaper. With Janet’s reluctant support, Hank designs advanced suits using Pym Particles, transforming them into Ant-Man and the Wasp. The duo confronts Simon and the Grim Reaper at an A.I.M. base but are initially overpowered. In a moment of teamwork, they manage to destabilize Simon, who ultimately disappears. The Grim Reaper is apprehended, and Hank, burdened by guilt, reconciles with Janet. They deliver the Grim Reaper to S.H.I.E.L.D., marking the beginning of their journey as heroes and the potential for redemption.
