DC Studios has unveiled another Blue Beetle video for the forthcoming superhero movie, starring Cobra Kai actor Xolo Maridueña in his first major feature as the lead. It is scheduled to hit theaters on August 18.
The video highlights Maridueña’s transformation into the titular hero as he expresses his excitement to bring the character to life. It also features behind-the-scenes footage of his stunt training, showcasing the hero’s athleticism.
Check out the Blue Beetle featurette below (watch more trailers):
What to Expect in Blue Beetle?
“Jaime Reyes suddenly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab,” reads the film’s synopsis. “When the Scarab chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he’s bestowed with an incredible suit of armor that’s capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero Blue Beetle.”
The Blue Beetle movie is directed by Angel Manuel Soto from a screenplay adapted by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer. It is led by the Cobra Kai breakout as he portrays the role of Mexican-American teenager Jaime Reyes. Joining him are Oscar winner Susan Sarandon, Harvey Guillén, Bruna Marquezine, Belissa Escobedo, George Lopez, Adrianna Barraza, Elpidia Carrillo, Raoul Max Trujillo, and Damián Alcázar, with Becky G as the voice of Khaji-Da/ Scarab
In the comics, Jaime Reyes was the third character in the comics to take on the mantle of the Blue Beetle, following Dan Garret and Ted Kord. His powers came from a Blue Beetle scarab that grafted itself to the base of Jaime’s spine, giving him a suit of extraterrestrial armor that can be modified to enhance his speed and strength, as well as create weapons, wings, and shields.
