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Molly Edwards

Blue Beetle director and star discuss importance of authentic Latino representation in the new DC movie

Blue Beetle

Blue Beetle is introducing a new, young hero to the DC line-up: Jaime Reyes, played by Cobra Kai's Xolo Maridueña. The first trailer has teased a fun, family-focused adventure, which revolves around Jaime accidentally acquiring a superhero exo-skeleton suit after a mysterious Scarab chooses him.  

Star Maridueña and director Angel Manuel Soto sat down in a press Q&A to talk about the film, the importance of the Reyes family, and Mexican and Latino representation in the movie. 

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