Xolo Maridueña to Reprise Blue Beetle in ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’

Xolo Maridueña is set to reprise his Blue Beetle role in the “Superman” sequel “Man of Tomorrow.”

The film, currently in production, will be directed by James Gunn. Maridueña first portrayed the character in the 2023 film “Blue Beetle,” directed by Angel Manuel Soto.

In “Blue Beetle,” Maridueña played Jaime Reyes, a recent college graduate who gains superpowers when an alien scarab latches on to him. It’s a historic role, as Jaime was the first Latino superhero to lead a stand-alone film in the DC cinematic universe.

Variety spoke with the actor after he had been cast in the role. Maridueña explained that he’s most excited to represent a Latino character. He said, “The only thing that is on my mind right now is just the fact that he’s Latino. I have so much pride in getting to be a part of this project with Angel, someone like him.” He added, “I think it’s so important, and I don’t want to stand on the soapbox for too long but representation is so important.”

As previously announced, David Corenswet will be returning as the Man of Steel in “Superman: Man of Tomorrow,” written and directed by Gunn. In the sequel, Superman is forced to team up with his adversary Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) as they work to defeat an even bigger threat: the super-intelligent antagonist Brainiac (Lars Eidinger).

Also set to appear are: Adria Arjona who has been cast as Maxima, an alien queen who has been both an antagonist and a potential love interest for Superman in the comics. She’ll be joined by the ensemble of Rachel Brosnahan (who is Superman’s current beau Lois Lane), Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Sara Sampaio (Eve Teschmacher), Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl), Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardner), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific) and Aaron Pierre (John Stewart/Green Lantern).

However, this time, the legendary adversaries are forced to work together to defeat the super-intelligent antagonist Brainiac (played by Lars Eidinger).

“Man of Tomorrow” is due in theaters on July 9, 2027.