New ‘Blue Beetle’ Image Shows DC’s Newest Hero Ready for Action
A new image of Xolo Maridueña as Blue Beetle has been released, giving fans a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming DC film. The image shows Maridueña’s Jamie Reyes suited up in the iconic Blue Beetle armor, complete with the glowing energy lines and the scarab emblem on his chest.
The image was released by Empire Magazine, and it comes just a few months before the film’s release in August. Blue Beetle is set to be the first major superhero film to feature a Latino lead, and it is already generating a lot of excitement among fans.
The film will follow Jaime Reyes as he discovers a scarab beetle-shaped device that bonds with his body, giving him access to an advanced suit of armor and various powers. He becomes the latest in a long line of Blue Beetles, and he must learn to balance his newfound abilities with his everyday life.
The film is directed by Angel Manuel Soto, and it also stars Bruna Marquezine, Belissa Escobedo, Susan Sarandon, and Raoul Max Trujillo. Blue Beetle is scheduled to be released in theaters on August 18, 2023.
Here are some additional details about the image:
- The image was taken on the set of the film in Atlanta, Georgia.
- The suit was designed by costume designer Marina De Tavira.
- The scarab beetle is a CGI creation.
- The image was released to coincide with the film’s cover story in Empire Magazine.
Fans are excited to see the film, and they are particularly excited to see a Latino superhero take center stage. The film is expected to be a critical and commercial success, and it could help to pave the way for more diverse superhero films in the future.