Blue Beetle - celebsbar.com

is the newest hero in the DC cinematic universe, and he's got his work cut out for him!Director Ángel Manuel Soto recently sat down with ET's Ash Crossan to talk about making the first major superhero movie with a Latino lead — and the uphill battle that has been releasing it amid the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. «The strike was not in my bingo card,» Soto admitted.

Ash Crossan George Lopez Angel Manuel Soto Xolo Maridueña Miguel Diaz Jaime Reyes Blue Beetle

‘Blue Beetle’ Director Talks Post-Credits Teasing Future DCU Stories: “It Felt Like The Right Thing For Us To Continue With”

Over the weekend, DC Studios released “Blue Beetle,” the latest attempt to kickstart a superhero franchise. And judging by the opening weekend box office, while it was the #1 film domestically, not nearly as many people watched Angel Manuel Soto’s superhero film as the studio might have hoped.

Angel Manuel Soto Peter Safran Ted Kord Blue Beetle DC Studios

Becky G's Secret 'Blue Beetle' Role Explained (Exclusive)

director Ángel Manuel Soto knew that making the first major superhero movie with a Latino lead would require a pitch-perfect cast. That included the voice of the alien Scarab, which becomes the Blue Beetle's exoskeleton supersuit when it attaches to host Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña).So, whom did he cast? None other than Mexican-American pop superstar Becky G!«I really wanted to work with Becky G,» Soto raved to ET's Ash Crossan in a recent interview.

Susan Sarandon Ash Crossan George Lopez Harvey Guillen Angel Manuel Soto Bruna Marquezine Adriana Barraza Jaime Reyes Raoul Max Trujillo Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer USA Mexico Puerto Rico film show blues Becky G Love Blue Beetle UPS

‘Blue Beetle’ Trailer: DC’s Unlikely Superhero Hits Theaters This August

Marking the DC superhero’s first time on the big screen, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Blue Beetle” hits theaters later this summer.

Susan Sarandon Angel Manuel Soto Warner Bros Xolo Maridueña Jaime Reyes USA county Kings city Charm, county Kings Blue Beetle DC Studios

All news where Blue Beetle is mentioned

Popular Questions Regarding Blue Beetle

What is Blue Beetle and why is it important?

Where can I find the latest updates about Blue Beetle?

How can I verify the accuracy of information about Blue Beetle?

What are the most talked-about moments related to Blue Beetle?

Where can I read a full biography of Blue Beetle?

Blue Beetle: Last News