‘Blue Beetle’ star cannot look forward to DC followers to see the franchise’s latest superhero in motion

What We Do within the Shadows breakout star Harvey Guillén is very keen about his upcoming DC movie Blue Beetle, the place he’ll play an undisclosed main position.

Guillén had nothing however reward for the movie’s script in a brand new interview with SlashFilm, highlighting screenwriter Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer’s consideration to element in the case of representing Latino tradition.

The 32 year-old actor guarantees Latino audiences will really feel “seen” and “included” when watching Blue Beetle, on condition that the tradition is widely known throughout – from the language the characters use and the eventualities, proper right down to the settings.

“You’re going to feel like, ‘Oh my gosh, my culture is on screen. That is how we talk at home. That’s something that we would do. Oh my gosh, that’s something that I went through.’”

The movie can be a improbable introduction to Latino tradition for many who aren’t accustomed to it. “If you’re not Latino, it’s going to make you feel introduced and welcomed,” Guillén shared.

Before rising to fame as Guillermo in What We Do within the Shadows, Guillén was in quite a few tv reveals together with Huge, The Thundermans, and Eye Candy. However, the upcoming comedian e-book adaptation will mark his first main blockbuster position.

Xolo Maridueña will play teenager Jaime Reyes, who turns into the titular superhero after gaining powers from a sacred scarab. He is greatest recognized for his roles in Cobra Kai and Parenthood. Susan Sarandon, and George Lopez additionally co-star.

Jaime might be DCU’s first onscreen Latino title hero within the Angel Manuel Soto-directed film. Although followers had been scared Blue Beetle would turn into yet one more sufferer of Warner Bros. Discovery’s restructuring, the whole lot appears to level in the direction of its launch occurring as deliberate.

Blue Beetle is at present set to premiere August 18, 2023.