‘Blue Beetle’ star Xolo Maridueña discusses the film’s rare and real Latin rep
us.hola.comXolo Maridueña is experiencing a life changing moment. The actor and star of “Blue Beetle” plays a superhero, with the film placing an emphasis on Latin representation, one that remains all too rare in mainstream cinema.
21 Netflix original series and films featuring Latinx talent in front of or behind the camera‘Cobra Kai’ actress Vanessa Rubio is proud of the series Latinx representationIn an interview with PEOPLE conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strikes, Maridueña discussed the life changing opportunity that this film represents. “As an actor, you never really think, ‘All right, I could be a superhero,’” he said. “And that is one of the biggest pieces to wrap my head around, is how monstrous this opportunity is.
I truly feel like it has taken 22 years of self-actualization to be ready for this moment.” He also discussed the film’s special and rare Latin identity. “I think hopefully with movies like Blue Beetle, Across the Spider-Verse, Joy Ride, all of these wonderful movies highlighting, in a really positive way, different cultures, it’ll hopefully instill confidence” in young audiences who want to see themselves reflected onscreen.
The director of “Blue Beetle,” Angel Manuel Soto, shares a similar intent. “We put our hearts and souls into it because we wanted you guys to feel welcome to our stories,” he said at a fan event per The Hollywood Reporter. “There’s no fear.
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