The Wrap is reporting that Cobra Kai star Xolo Maridueña is in final talks to join Warner Bros. and DC Films Blue Beetle film from director Angel Manuel Soto. The film is currently in development to debut on HBO Max alongside Batgirl.
Following the news Maridueña appeared alongside Soto on the red carpet at the US premiere of The Suicide Squad seemingly adding fuel to the fire.
#BlueBeetle has arrived at #TheSuicideSquad ! Director Angel Manuel Soto and Warners execs surprised Xolo Maridueña with the news at dinner just last night pic.twitter.com/IYSfz88YZU
— Aaron Couch (@AaronCouch) August 3, 2021
The screenplay for Blue Beetle comes from Mexican-born writer Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, who wrote Universal’s Scarface remake and Sony’s Miss Bala.
In the comics the mantle of Blue Beetle has been held by three characters. The film is taking aim at the Jaime Reyes, the third character to assume the Blue Beetle mantle.
The film is looking to start production early 2022, with John Rickard producing for HBO Max. Zev Foreman is executive-producing.
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