Blue Beetle (film)

*"The universe sent you a gift, and you need to figure out what you're gonna do with it."*
―Rudy to Jaime Reyes
***Blue Beetle*** is an upcoming superhero film based on the DC Comics superhero of the same name. It will be the fourteenth installment in the DC Extended Universe and an installment of the DC Universe. The film is set to be released on August 18, 2023.

The film is directed by Angel Manuel Soto, and stars Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle, Bruna Marquezine as Jenny Kord, Belissa Escobedo as Milagros Reyes, Susan Sarandon as Victoria Kord and Raoul Trujillo as Conrad Carapax/The Indestructible Man.

## Blue Beetle

### Genre

Action
Adventure
Fantasy

### Produced by

Peter Safran
John Rickard
Zev Foreman

## Synopsis

*Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the Super Hero Blue Beetle.*

## Cast

* Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle
* Adriana Barraza as Nana
* Damián Alcázar as Alberto Reyes
* Elpidia Carrillo as Rocio Reyes
* Bruna Marquezine as Jenny Kord
* Raoul Trujillo as Conrad Carapax/Indestructible Man
* Susan Sarandon as Victoria Kord
* George Lopez as Rudy
* Belissa Escobedo as Milagros Reyes
* Harvey Guillén as Dr. Sanchez
* Becky G as Khaji-Da (voice)
* Carlos Ponce
* Jon Z
* Mercy
* To be confirmed actor as Ted Kord

## Appearances

### Characters

Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle

Jenny Kord

Milagros Reyes

Rocio Reyes

Alberto Reyes

Rudy

Nana

Victoria Kord

Conrad Carapax/The Indestructible Man

Ted Kord

Sanchez

Khaji-Da

### Locations

* Earth
	+ North America
		- United States of America
			* Central City (poster)
			* Gotham City (poster)
			* Metropolis (poster)
			* Palmera City
				+ Kord Plaza
				+ Reyes Household

### Events

*To be added*

* Carapax the Indestructible Man armor
* Khaji-Da
	+ Blue Beetle armor
* Promethium ore

* Reach
*To be added*

### Organizations

* Big Belly Burger
* Kord Industries
* Reyes Motors
* Ace Chemicals

## Production

### Development

In December 2018, *The Wrap* reported that DC and Warner Bros. were developing a Blue Beetle film, which would be the first feature film based on a Latino superhero. Mexican-born screenwriter Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer was tapped to write the screenplay, with Zev Foreman as executive producer.

In February 2021, *The Wrap* reported that *Charm City Kings* director Angel Manuel Soto was set to direct the film, which Soto later confirmed himself. Not long after, a fan asked Soto on Twitter if *Blue Beetle* would be part of the DC Extended Universe, which Soto outright confirmed before later deleting the tweet.

On June 8, 2021, *Los Angeles Times* reported that the film is set to be an Max exclusive instead of a theatrical release, along with *Batgirl*.

On December 16, 2021, it was reported that the film will get a theatrical release instead, and will be released on August 18, 2023.

### Casting

On August 2, 2021, *The Wrap* reported that Xolo Maridueña was in talks to portray the title character in the film. Later that day, Maridueña confirmed the casting on his Instagram profile.

On March 8, 2022, *The Wrap* reported that Harvey Guillén, Bruna Marquezine and Belissa Escobedo were cast in the film.

On March 18, 2022, *The Wrap* reported that George Lopez, Adriana Barraza, Elpidia Carrillo and Damián Alcázar were cast in the film.

On March 29, 2022, *The Hollywood Reporter* reported that Raoul Trujillo had joined the cast of the film, playing Carapax the Indestructible Man. In the same report, it was noted that Sharon Stone was in early talks to play Victoria Kord.

On June 25, 2022, Susan Sarandon confirmed that she'd wrapped in her role of Victoria Kord, having replaced Stone.

### Filming

*Blue Beetle* is aiming to start production in early 2022.

On May 25, 2022, it was reported that filming had officially begun.

On July 18, 2022, Angel Manuel Soto announced that filming had officially wrapped in Puerto Rico.

## References

The **DC Extended Universe Wiki** has a collection of images and media related to **Blue Beetle (film)**.

1. ↑ Jump up to:1.0 1.1 "'Blue Beetle': Angel Manuel Soto to Direct Film About DC Comics' Latino Superhero (Exclusive) - The Wrap
2. ↑ Jump up to:2.0 2.1 ‘Cobra Kai’ Star Xolo Maridueña in Talks to Star as Latino Superhero ‘Blue Beetle’ for HBO Max (Exclusive)
3. ↑ Jump up to:3.0 3.1 3.2 "Jaime Reyes 'Blue Beetle' Latino Superhero Movie in Development at DC and Warner Bros (Exclusive) - The Wrap
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5. ↑ Jump up to:5.0 5.1 5.2 "DC’s ‘Blue Beetle’ Moves From HBO Max, Sets 2023 Theatrical Release" - *The Hollywood Reporter*
6. ↑ Blue Beetle final runtime revealed
7. ↑ BLUE BEETLE Movie Synopsis Teases Jaime Reyes' Transformation Into DC's Newest Superhero
8. ↑ Jump up to:8.0 8.1 Warner Bros Springs First Trailer For DC’s ‘Blue Beetle’
9. ↑ Funko POP News ! on Twitter - May 25, 2023
10. ↑ Becky G Joins DC Movie Blue Beetle – The Hollywood Reporter
11. ↑ Jump up to:11.0 11.1 11.2 Report: Puertorrican Icons Carlos Ponce, Jon Z and more cast in ‘Blue Beetle’
12. ↑ "Blue Beetle Casting Call Hints at Ted Lasso's Jason Sudeikis Playing Major DC Hero" - ComicBook
13. ↑ Jump up to:13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 Blue Beetle Updates - Twitter
14. ↑ Angel Manuel Soto confirms the report from The Wrap
15. ↑ Theaters or HBO Max? Warner Bros. movie plans take shape as Discovery merger looms
16. ↑ Blue Beetle Casting Confirmation
17. ↑ ‘Blue Beetle': Bruna Marquezine, Belissa Escobedo and Harvey Guillén Join Cast of DC Movie (Exclusive)
18. ↑ ‘Blue Beetle’ Cast Adds George Lopez, Adriana Barraza, Elpidia Carrillo and Damián Alcázar (Exclusive)
19. ↑ "Sharon Stone Joins DC’s ‘Blue Beetle’ as Villain" - *The Hollywood Reporter*
20. ↑ Susan Sarandan confirms her role via Instagram
21. ↑ ‘Cobra Kai’ Star Xolo Mariduena in Talks to Lead DC’s ‘Blue Beetle’
22. ↑ DC's Blue Beetle Set Photos Reveal First Look at Costume
23. ↑ DC Comics' 'Blue Beetle' Wraps Production in Puerto Rico