Josh Gad's fictionalized version of himself, who met a bizarre end inside the superhero Doorman in Wonder Man, will return for the show's second season. Gad confirmed in an interview that the creative team has told him they intend to bring his character back, according to the report. the actor also revealed that a gruesome death scene he filmed was later changed and deleted, leaving the door open for a resurrection that might not undo the original gag.

How Gad's 'death' became a deleted scene

Gad originally filmed a gruesome death for his cameo, where his character was presumably killed after being sucked inside the Doorman,a hero who can phase through objects. The death scene was later changed and deleted, the actor explained in the interview. That edit means the show never definitively showed Gad's character dead—only disappeared, leaving room for a return that acknowledges the odd circumstances.

According to Gad, the team is now planning to bring him back in season 2, possibly still trapped inside the Doorman. The show could lean into the absurdity of his character being stuck inside another superhero rather than retconning the event entirely.

The Doorman: a minor Marvel hero gets a major role

The Doorman is a relatively obscure Marvel Comics character who can teleport by phasing through objects. In Wonder Man, his ability becomes a plot device—Gad's character disappears after being "sucked inside" the Doorman.. The source does not specify which actor plays the Doorman or how the character will appear in season 2, but the hero's power set makes the return of Gad's character a natural fit. a hero who can phase could easily release his "passenger" in a humorous reveal.

This use of a deep-cut character aligns with Wonder Man's meta, Hollywood-insider tone, as reported in earlier previews of the series.

What 'fictionalized version of himself' means for the show

Gad's cameo is not a traditional superhero role; he plays himself, a celebrity actor navigating the Marvel machine. That self-referential casting allows Wonder Man to blur the line between fiction and reality—a hallmark of the series based on early descriptions. The report notes that Gad's character was "presumed dead" in a twist that could be read as a commentary on Hollywood career deaths or literal deaths. Bringing him back while still trapped inside the Doorman would double down on the show's irreverent tone.

The decision to keep Gad's character alive—but imprisoned in another hero—raises questions about how much the show will lean into fourth-wall-breaking comedy versus traditional superhero storytelling .

The unanswered question: Who is the Doorman and how does he feel about this?

The report leaves several specifics unclear: the identity of the actor playing the Doorman, whether the character has dialogue, and how the show will explain Gad's return to other characters. Since Gad's character was presumed dead, his return could be a public revelation or a secret kept from the Marvel universe. The source also does not state whether the original death scene being deleted means the show is actively avoiding a definitive death—or simply saving a bigger reveal for season 2.

Gad himself only said he was "told" the team intends to bring him back . No official confirmation from Marvel or the production company has been reported yet.