crossover Marvel fans shocked as Coronation Street makes unexpected appearance in new show Wonder Man

FANS of the Marvel Cinematic Universe were left stunned after a shock crossover with soap opera Coronation Street.

Those who have tuned into the movie franchise’s latest hit offering, Wonderman, were taken aback when ITV show Corrie got an unexpected mention.

Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley) in Marvel Television's WONDER MAN.

Wonder Man on Disney+ has had a shock Coronation Street crossoverCredit: © MARVEL 2025

Ron Jenkins (Ben Kingsley) talking to Irma Ogden (Sandra Gough) in the corner shop, with Brian Thomas (Michael Blackham) in the background.

He referenced his 1966 Cobbles appearance as Ron JenkinsCredit: ITV

The show is an eight-part series on Disney+ and included a rather unexpected crossover with Weatherfield.

In the series, Ben Kingsley appears as the character of Trevor Slattery.

Fans will remember Trevor for being an actor who previously appeared in Iron Man 3 and Shang Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings.

In a scene from Wonder Man, Trevor is aiming to land the part of fictional film Wonder Man and during one scene finds himself speaking to a fellow actor named Simon Williams.

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As they chat away, they stumble upon a set of VHS tapes which reads: “Coronation Street, episodes 616 – 619, 646 – 649.”

As such, Simon quizzes Trevor who recalls a stint appearing as Ron Jenkins on the show.

Recalling one of his lines, he said aloud: “A pint of bitter please and one for my friend”.

But this scene wasn’t entirely made-up.

 

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In fact, a Ron Jenkins did appear in Coronation Street in the exact episodes listed on the tape and he was indeed played by the actor, Ben Kingsley.

It certified the fact that the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Coronation Street did exist within the same universe.

Wonder Man made its debut this week and is the 17th series in the MCU.

It is the latest soap crossover following the explosive Corriedale crossover between Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

Six cast members from "Coronation Street," including Valerie Barlow, Irma Ogden, Ron Jenkins, Ken Barlow, and David Barlow, in the Rovers Return Inn.

The 1960s episodes was the discussion on Wonder ManCredit: Rex