Yahya, It's Not Funny

What this episode covers

Acomi and Turk182 discuss the comments actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II made about comic book movies, and news that he'll be playing the Marvel comics character Wonder-Man a.k.a. Simon Williams, in an upcoming Disney+ series. Yahya, known for playing Black Manta in the Aquaman movie and Dr. Manhattan in the Watchmen HBO series, was quoted in a magazine referring to acting in comic book, or superhero movie, as "clown work". He stated that it didn't require him to actually act or put forth an effort in playing the roles. In true Turk fashion, like a current popular sing on a barstool, this didn't sit well. Finding his comments to be dismissive to the comic book industry and everyone who works on them, the actors who've been in comic book movies, and the fans that support both entertainment fields, Turk raged. And, Acomi watched in delight. Acomi and Turk breakdown Yahya's acting career, great comic book movies, and great performances by the actors, and show just how wrong he is. In addition, show his lack of dedication to the art. We're sure his comments reflect really well during the current writers and actors strike. And, Turk vows to not watch the Wonder-Man series, if he stays attached. Even further, he won't watch anymore Marvel movies if he'll be a part of them. Incidentally, Yahya's half-hearted and equally insulting "apology" only made things worse. #OMTWF #Acomi #Turk182 #KorovaEntertainment #Marvel #MarvelComics #MCU #DC #DCComics #DCEU #Aquaman #WonderMan #YahyaAbdulMateenII #Watchmen #Watchmenseries #HBOWatchmen #HBO #Max Follow Acomi on Twitter at @AcomiDraws and on Instagram at AcomiDraws. Follow Turk182 on Twitter at @Turk182_KE and on Instagram at Turk182_KE.

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