Latino-led ‘Blue Beetle’ ends ‘Barbie’ reign at the box office
us.hola.comBlue Beetle” took down “Barbie” at this past weekend’s box office. The film came in the first spot with a $25.4 million opening, earning an additional $18 million internationally.
The film is led by 22 year old Xolo Maridueña, playing Jaime Reyes. ‘Blue Beetle’ star Xolo Maridueña discusses the film’s rare and real Latin repThe crucial role Becky G plays in ‘Blue Beetle’“Blue Beetle” follows Reyes, a lost college graduate who’s recently returned home and is looking for his purpose.
He then discovers an ancient and alien relic called the Scarab, granting him with dangerous superpowers. The film co-stars a cast of Latin actors includingBruna Marquezine,George Lopez, Belissa Escobedo, Harvey Guillen, and more. Susan Sarandon also stars, an experience that Marquezine discussed in a recent interview. “I learned so much just by observing Susan,” she said to Flaunt magazine. “I remember feeling so insecure around her.
On one occasion, when we were almost done filming one of my character’s most important scenes, I felt I needed just one more take and asked the director for one more shot.
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