DC comics’ life in theaters has been a wild one over the last few years, and the DCEU has plenty of ups and downs. But that shared universe is going to be in the past soon, since new co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran are creating a new franchise. But a handful of characters are still being included in the new DCU, including Xolo Maridueña as Blue Beetle. And the Cobra Kai actor recently revealed how Gunn let him know he was staying with DC, despite this major shakeup.
A number of upcoming DC movies were in the can when Gunn and Safran took the reins, including the Blue Beetle flick. Originally intended for a release on Max, it was given the full theatrical treatment and hit theaters back in August. Maridueña is one of the only actors who will reprise their role in the new DCU, even if it's presumably a different timeline. He spoke to ComicBook about how he got this news, sharing:
