Thanks to DC Fandome, we now have our first look at what Cobra Kai The star Xolo Maridueña will look like when he dresses up as a DC superhero Blue beetle courtesy of a newly released concept art. Due to its exclusive premiere on HBO Max, Blue beetle It will be an installment of the DC Extended Universe franchise and will focus on Maridueña as Jamie Reyes.
During DC FanDome 2021, the concept art for the Blue Beetle movie costume was revealed, and it looks sickly. #DCFanDome | https://t.co/2djgWfoyaEpic.twitter.com/ZecY4T54iJ
– IGN (@IGN) October 16, 2021
Well that certainly seems Blue beetle, well. With the yellow eyes, blue suit, and stingers of the DC comic book counterpart, this live-action version of the superhero’s costume is an especially accurate representation of the screaming Blue Beetle. Crouched, electrified, and ready for action in front of a neon-lit El Paso, this look Blue beetle hopefully it pokes fun at the epic scope and visuals of the HBO Max original.
While not much has been revealed yet about Blue Beetle, we know the project will focus on Jaime Reyes, the third person to take on the mantle of Blue Beetle, in the DC movie. Created in 2005 by comic book superstars Keith Giffen and Cully Hamner with Hollywood screenwriter John Rogers, the relaunch of the character with Jamie Reyes, a Mexican-American teenager, under the blue armor proved to be one of DC’s most successful new releases. in decades. with Reyes going on to appear in multiple comic series and animated shows, as well as a popular live-action unique to Smallville. Like the previous Blue Beetles, Reyes gains his powers after discovering a “holy scarab”, which attaches to his back and transforms into a battle suit that allows him to fight crime and travel in space.
Jaime Reyes’ version of Blue Beetle remains one of DC’s most popular characters, and with the character’s intriguing backstory coupled with a visually interesting set of powers, the character is sure to be a welcome addition to the live-action universe. of DC.
Maridueña, who was cast in the title role of Blue Beetle in August, has since expressed her thoughts on bringing the popular superhero into DC’s ever-expanding cinematic universe. “The only thing I have in mind at the moment is the fact that he is Latino,” explained Maridueña. “I am very proud to be part of this project with Angel, someone like him. I think it is very important and I don’t want to be in the gallery for long, but the representation is very important.”
The young actor, who has already demonstrated his affinity for the more physical side of things on Netflix Karate kid sequel series, Cobra Kai, has also revealed that he plans to dedicate himself to training to carry Blue beetle to life on the small screen and make it a valuable addition to the world of DC movies. “It is a great opportunity, and I am not going to take it lightly, and we are about to make a spectacular film,” said Maridueña.
Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer will act as a screenwriter in Blue Beetle, with Angel Manuel Soto as director. Production is expected to begin in early 2022. This concept art debuted in DC FanDome.
Topics: Blue Beetle and Booster Gold, HBO Max, DC FanDome
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