Blue Beetle Director Always Wanted Cobra Kai’s Xolo Maridueña To Play The Lead

In an interview with THR, DC Films President Walter Hamada and Soto revealed that Maridueña was always the first choice for Blue Beetle. Soto had met Maridueña at Sundance a few years ago, and he had him in mind for the role of Jaime from the moment he signed on to direct the film. Soto explained, “His persona is pretty much the character of Jaime Reyes. It was a natural fit.”