Instagram/Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Celebrity Yahya Abdul-Mateen II on fatherhood, fame, and his giant puppy Buddy-plus life as Marvel's Wonder Man in this candid Brooklyn park walk. April 30, 2026 AceShowbiz - Yahya Abdul-Mateen II looked like a superhero long before Marvel cast him as one. He's got an imposing nearly six-foot-three frame, a deep voice, a broad chest, and a blinding white smile. And on the blustery March day in Brooklyn when we meet up for a walk in the park, he's also got an eight-month-old absolutely kicking his ass.