During a latest look on Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast, DC Studios co-head James Gunn confirmed that Blue Beetle, portrayed by the Cobra Kai breakout Xolo Mariduena, will formally be the primary DC Universe character to grace the silver display screen. Gunn, recognized for his work on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy movies, expressed his enthusiasm for bringing the beloved superhero to life in a standalone film.
Interestingly, the primary movie produced by DC Studios gained’t highlight Blue Beetle. Superman: Legacy, which is being produced by James Gunn and his DC Studios accomplice Peter Safran, will set the stage for the cinematic adventures of the DC Universe. Whether Blue Beetle and Superman will cross paths on this evolving narrative of the DCU is a element but to be revealed.
“The first DCU character for sure is Blue Beetle, and the first DCU movie is Superman [Legacy.]”
Representation in superhero media has been a sizzling matter in recent times, with audiences calling for extra variety in casting and storytelling. Blue Beetle marks a step ahead on this regard and followers have already taken to social media to specific their pleasure for the film.
A 20-year outdated actor of Mexican, Cuban and Ecuadorian descent, Xolo Maridueña is greatest recognized for his work as Miguel Diaz within the Karate Kid sequel collection Cobra Kai, which made its debut on YouTube Red earlier than transferring to Netflix. He beforehand starred within the NBC collection Parenthood. Blue Beetle marks Maridueña’s first foray into the DC Universe.
Who is DC’s Blue Beetle?
Blue Beetle is one in every of DC’s lesser-known heroes, however he has a devoted fanbase nonetheless. Created in 1939 by Charles Wojtkowski, Blue Beetle has gone by means of a number of iterations through the years. The Jamie Reyes model of the character was launched throughout the occasions of 2006’s Infinite Crisis and shortly turned a fan-favorite.
In the pages of DC Comics, Jamie Reyes is a young person from El Paso, Texas. Jamie discovers a scarab beetle-shaped system that bonds together with his physique, giving him entry to a complicated swimsuit of armor and numerous powers. He turns into the most recent in an extended line of Blue Beetles and should be taught to stability his newfound talents together with his on a regular basis life.
Angel Manuel Soto is directing Blue Beetle from a screenplay by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer. The full forged of the film additionally contains Bruna Marquezine, Belissa Escobedo, George Lopez, Adriana Barraza, Elpidia Carrillo, Damián Alcázar, Raoul Trujillo, Susan Sarandon and Harvey Guillén.
Blue Beetle is at the moment scheduled to hit theaters on August 18, 2023. Stay tuned for the most recent information surrounding the movie.
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