DC just released the first trailer for ‘Blue Beetle.’ Xolo Maridueña stars as the new entrant in the superhero genre. The ‘Cobra Kai‘ actor plays Jaime Reyes, a teenager who feels disconnected from his surroundings. Things soon change when he is entrusted with an alien scarab.
Endowed with alien armor and powers beyond one’s imagination, Jaime must acclimatize with this new gift. He must also evade capture from Victoria Kord (Susan Sarandon), who’s hell-bent on getting her scarab back. Jaime, whom the scarab chose, must prove himself worthy of his newfound gift.
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All About ‘Blue Beetle’ Character
‘Blue Beetle‘ was introduced in DC Comics in 1939. Dan Garret was the original Blue Beetle, followed by Ted Kord. Only introduced in 2006, Jaime Reyes is the third person to assume the Blue Beetle mantle. The DC film is sticking with the Jaime Reyes iteration of the ‘Blue Beetle’ origin story with possibly minor changes.
In the comics, he unwittingly becomes the new Blue Beetle when he takes the scarab. Before he can understand its nature, the scarab magically integrates into his spine. Despite being new to his crime-fighting duties, he plays a vital role in the events of the Infinite Crisis, helping the Justice League track down and destroy the rogue satellite, Brother Eye.
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Cast And Release Date Of ‘Blue Beetle’
‘Blue Beetle’ marks the first Latino superhero movie for the DCEU. James Gunn has announced the film will not relate to previous DCEU entries. Gunn believes it has the potential to integrate with DC projects. Xolo Maridueña is teenager Raimi Reyes taking on Susan Sarandon as the antagonistic Victoria Kord.
‘Blue Beetle‘ is directed by ‘Charm City Kings‘ filmmaker Angel Manuel Soto and co-written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer. The film seeks to provide a product of superhero thrills and bring more diverse stories to the forefront of superhero narratives.
The film stars Xolo Maridueña, Susan Sarandon, Adriana Barraza, Damián Alcázar, Elpidia Carrillo, Bruna Marquezine, Raoul Max Trujillo, George Lopez, Belissa Escobedo, and Harvey Guillén. The movie has a theatrical release date of August 18, 2023.
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