Xolo Maridueña officially brings some incredible news Superman and Blue Beetle fans alike, as the actor will once again dress up as the high-tech superhero in the upcoming sequel The man of tomorrow.
Sources close to the production have confirmed that Maridueña will reprise his role as Jaime Reyes, marking his first time playing the popular DC Comics character since his debut in the 2023 film directed by Ángel Manuel Soto.
The exciting casting update places Maridueña alongside an already star-studded ensemble.
He joins a massive line-up that includes David Corenswet returning as the Man of Steel, Nicholas Hoult as the villainous Lex Luthor and Lars Eidinger as the formidable Brainiac.
The cast also includes Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Adria Arjona as Maxima and Aaron Pierre.
Cameras have been rolling on the blockbuster since April in Atlanta, and filming is scheduled to continue through the summer.
Confirmation of Blue Beetle’s big-screen return is sure to please fans, especially given the quiet status of the character’s other planned projects.
Back in 2024, it was exclusively revealed that a Blue Beetle animated series were in development from Miguel Puga, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios.
After a shift in strategy by HBO Max last year to prioritize adult and family programming over children’s content, which was downgraded due to underperformance, there have been no further updates on the animated show, which was aimed at the character’s large, younger fanbase.
While the animated series remains in limbo, fans can celebrate seeing Jaime Reyes back in action.
