Xolo Maridueña Was “Totally Terrified” That His Time as Blue Beetle Was Done, But James Gunn “Appreciated What We Made” in First Movie Xolo Maridueña's recent comments about his role as Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle are a reassuring message to fans of the 2023 film.
The actor had initially expressed fear that the character might be left behind in James Gunn and Peter Safran's revamped DC Universe, given the circumstances surrounding its release.
The Blue Beetle film was caught in the crossfire of the 2023 strikes, severely limiting its promotional opportunities. As a result, it underperformed at the box office.