{"id":36005,"date":"2023-08-22T13:22:05","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T11:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1876814"},"modified":"2023-08-22T16:58:50","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T14:58:50","slug":"meet-the-cast-of-dc-film-blue-beetle","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/meet-the-cast-of-dc-film-blue-beetle\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the cast of DC film Blue Beetle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cobra Kai star Xolo Maridue\u00f1a leads the cast of DC’s latest superhero flick. <\/p>

By Patrick Cremona\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 22 August 2023 at 11:22 AM<\/p>

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The recently released DC film Blue Beetle<\/a> is notable for being the first major superhero flick with a predominantly Hispanic cast \u2013 with a number of major Latino stars playing key roles.<\/p>\n

Cobra Kai\u2019s Xolo Maridue\u00f1a takes on the lead role as Jaime Reyes, a recent graduate who finds himself transformed into the titular hero, while his family is brought to life by stars from the likes of Predator, Babel, and Hocus Pocus 2.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Oscar-winner and Hollywood legend Susan Sarandon stars as the film\u2019s main antagonist Victoria Kord and Brazilian star Bruna Marquezine gets a breakthrough role as her niece Jenny \u2013 after previously coming close to landing another role in the DCEU.<\/p>\n

Read on to find out everything you need to know about the impressive ensemble, including details of who they\u2019re playing and where you might have seen them before.<\/p>

Xolo Maridue\u00f1a plays Jaime Reyes\/Blue Beetle<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Xolo Maridue\u00f1a as Jaime Reyes in Blue Beetle.<\/span><\/figcaption> WB<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Jaime Reyes \/ Blue Beetle?<\/strong> A recent college graduate who returns to his family home in Palmera City to find that his family risk being evicted as a result of financial difficulties. After finding work to support them, he gains superpowers when he is asked to take care of an alien scarab which soon fuses with him to create an armoured suit.<\/p>\n

What else has Xolo Maridue\u00f1a been in?<\/strong> Xolo Maridue\u00f1a is best known for his role in Karate Kid spin-off series Cobra Kai<\/a>, in which he plays the key role of Miguel Diaz, while other TV credits include playing Victor Graham in Parenthood and voice roles in Victor and Valentino, Cleopatra in Space and Fast & Furious Spy Racers. His only previous feature film appearance was in the 2013 comedy Dealin\u2019 with Idiots.<\/p>\n

Bruna Marquezine plays Jenny Kord<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Bruna Marquezine as Jenny Kord in Blue Beetle<\/span><\/figcaption> Warner Bros<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Jenny Kord?<\/strong> The daughter of Ted Kord and niece of Victoria Kord, Jenny does not like the way that her aunt is leading the family company Kord Industries so steals the Scarab that is being used for its weapons programme. She strikes up a connection with Jaime after giving the Scarab to him for safekeeping.<\/p>\n

What else has Bruna Marquezine been in? <\/strong>After beginning her career as a child actor, Brazilian star Marquezine appeared in a number of telenovelas in her homeland. This is her first major English language credit \u2013 after she previously came close to landing the role of Supergirl in The Flash.<\/p>\n

Adriana Barraza plays Nana<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Adriana Barraza plays Nana in Blue Beetle.<\/span><\/figcaption> Warner Bros<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Nana?<\/strong> Jaime\u2019s grandmother, who has never told her grandson the full story of her past as a rebel fighter.<\/p>\n

What else has Adriana Barraza been in?<\/strong> Barraza is probably best known to global audiences for her turns in the Alejandro Gonz\u00e1lez I\u00f1\u00e1rritu films Amores Perros and Babel, the latter of which saw her nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars. She may also be familiar for her very brief appearance in Thor, her parts in Cake and Rambo: Last Blood, and her recurring role in Guillermo Del Toro\u2019s horror series The Strain.<\/p>\n

Susan Sarandon plays Victoria Kord<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Susan Sarandon as Victoria Kord in Blue Beetle.<\/span><\/figcaption> Warner Bros<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Victoria Kord?<\/strong> Victoria is the co-founder and CEO of Kord Industries, who is desperate to use the Scarab for her new weapons programme \u2013 and will stop at nothing to get it back from Jaime.<\/p>\n

What else has Susan Sarandon been in?<\/strong> Sarandon is a Hollywood icon whose key film credits include The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Witches of Eastwick, Thelma and Louise, Lorenzo\u2019s Oil, Little Women and Dead Man Walking \u2013 the latter of which saw her win the Oscar for Best Actress. She\u2019s also starred in Enchanted, The Lovely Bones and Cloud Atlas, as well as in TV shows such as Feud: Bette and Joan, Ray Donovan and Monarch.<\/p>\n

George Lopez plays Rudy Reyes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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George Lopez as Rudy Reyes in Blue Beetle.<\/span><\/figcaption> Warner Bros<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Rudy Reyes?<\/strong> Jaime\u2019s larger-than-life uncle, who always has some sort of scheme on the go and is especially keen to help Jaime with his newfound powers.<\/p>\n

What else has George Lopez been in?<\/strong> Lopez has enjoyed a successful comedy career and previously starred in his own self-titled sitcom. Previous film roles have included The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D, Balls of Fury, Beverley Hills Chihuahua and Rio.<\/p>\n

Dami\u00e1n Alc\u00e1zar plays Alberto Reyes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Damian Alca\u0301zar as Alberto Reyes in Blue Beetle.<\/span><\/figcaption> Warner Bros<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Alberto Reyes?<\/strong> Jaime\u2019s father, who has recently been experiencing some health problems.<\/p>\n

What else has Dami\u00e1n Alc\u00e1zar been in?<\/strong> Alc\u00e1zar\u2019s previous film credits include Lord Sopespian in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and several prominent roles in his homeland Mexico. He has won a record eight Ariel Awards (Mexico\u2019s version of the Oscars) for leading roles in Under California: The Time Limit, La Ley de Herodes, Las Vueltas del Citrillo,\u00a0Cr\u00f3nicas and El Infierno, and supporting turns in El Anzuelo, Lolo, and\u00a0The Crime of Padre Amaro.<\/p>\n

Elpidia Carrillo plays Rocio Reyes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Elpidia Carrillo as Rocio Reyes in Blue Beetle.<\/span><\/figcaption> Warner Bros<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Rocio Reyes?<\/strong> Jaime\u2019s mother, who is understandably concerned for her son after his fuses with the Scarab.<\/p>\n

What else has Elpidia Carrillo been in?<\/strong> Carrillo will probably be most recognisable for her role as guerilla fighter Anna Gonsalves in Predator and, more recently, as Maddy Perez\u2019s mother Sonia in Euphoria<\/a>. Other prominent TV shows on her CV include Miami Vice, Kingpin, Mayans MC and Guillermo del Toro\u2019s Cabinet of Curiosities, while film roles include Bread and Roses, Solaris, Nine Lives, Seven Pounds and The Tax Collector.<\/p>\n

Belissa Escobedo plays Milagro Reyes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Belissa Escobedo as Milagro Reyes in Blue Beetle.<\/span><\/figcaption> Warner Bros<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Milagro Reyes? <\/strong>Jaime\u2019s younger sister, who has always got on well with her brother.<\/p>\n

What else has Belissa Escobedo been in?<\/strong> Escobedo had a key role in Hocus Pocus 2 last year, while other credits include the Quibi series Don\u2019t Look Deeper, the comedy show The Baker and the Beauty and two episodes of American Horror Stories.<\/p>\n

Raoul Max Trujillo plays Carapax<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Who is Carapax?<\/strong> Victoria Kord\u2019s bodyguard and enforcer \u2013 who is charged with obtaining the Scarab from Jaime.<\/p>\n

What else has Raoul Max Trujillo been in? <\/strong>Trujillo has appeared in several high-profile films and TV shows throughout his career, with highlights including big-screen roles in Apocalypto, The New World, Cowboys and Aliens, Riddick and Sicario, and TV credits such as True Blood, Da Vinci\u2019s Demons, The Blacklist, Jamestown and Mayans MC.<\/p>\n

Harvey Guill\u00e9n plays Dr Sanchez<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Harvey Guille\u0301n as Dr. Sanchez in Blue Beetle.<\/span><\/figcaption> Warner Bros<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who is Dr. Sanchez?<\/strong> A scientist who works for Victoria, and is frequently terrorised by her bullying leadership style.<\/p>\n

What else has Harvey Guill\u00e9n been in?<\/strong> Guill\u00e9n is mostly known for his role as Guillermo in the hit TV comedy What We Do in the Shadows, while other small-screen credits have included The Thundermans, Eye Candy, The Magicians, Zoey\u2019s Extraordinary Playlist and Reacher. Film appearances have included Truth or Dare, Werewolves Within, and voice roles in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and Strays.<\/p>\n

Becky G as the voice of Khaji-Da<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Who is Khaji-Da? <\/strong>The voice of the Scarab.<\/p>\n

What else has Becky G been in?<\/strong> Becky G is best known for her award-winning pop music career, while she\u2019s also had film roles in Power Rangers, Gnome Alone, and Good Mourning.<\/p>