Exclusive: Xolo Maridueña Makes Triumphant Return In James Gunn's DC Universe as Blue Beetle - Director's Reaction Revealed!

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Xolo Maridueña will reprise his role as Blue Beetle in James Gunn's DCU, bringing back the first DCU character.

The movie's lack of canon to the DCU may lead to some confusion, but both Maridueña and the director express excitement for the continuation of the character's story. Fans are eagerly anticipating Blue Beetle, the first live-action superhero movie with a Latino lead, especially after initial concerns about its possible exclusion.

Xolo Maridueña is set to return as Blue Beetle in James Gunn's DCU, and director Angel Manuel Soto has shared his thoughts on the situation. Amidst the ongoing uncertainty regarding which actors will reprise their roles in the DCU, Gunn has clarified that Blue Beetle was the inaugural DCU character. It appears that the movie may not align with the established DCU canon, which could potentially lead to further confusion. Nevertheless, Maridueña is enthusiastic about reprising the role of Blue Beetle, and both he and Soto are excited to continue weaving his story.

In an interview with CinemaBlend, Soto expressed his enthusiasm for Blue Beetle's addition to the DCU, stating, "You know, Xolo is a star. I knew it from the beginning. Everyone embraced it, and he stepped up and took charge of the film. He brings so much heart and charisma, along with the compelling backstory of the Reyes (family)." Soto showered the Blue Beetle star with high praise, highlighting his exceptional performance in the movie.

This film could potentially serve as a prologue or first act for this character. The fact that all the elements that shape a character are considered canon since he is now part of the universe demonstrates the importance of speaking from the heart and staying true to oneself. Additionally, the character's future interactions and personality in the upcoming universe are promising, which reflects a vote of confidence. It's no surprise that Soto is delighted that Maridueña will continue portraying Blue Beetle in the DCU. And Soto isn't the only one excited about Maridueña's return. Blue Beetle is the first superhero movie with a Latino lead in live-action. Initially intended for HBO Max, the film eventually received a theatrical release. With news of the DCU reboot and Blue Beetle's disappointing performance at the box office, many fans of the character were concerned that the first live-action Latino superhero would be removed. Therefore, the return of the character is thrilling news for Blue Beetle fans and those eager for more Latino representation.

Blue Beetle is available on digital platforms.

Source: CinemaBlend