Xolo Maridueña confirmed his return as Blue Beetle for the forthcoming Superman sequel during an appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of “Practical Magic 2.” The actor revealed that he was uncertain about reprising the role following his standalone 2023 film featuring the character, but received a call from DC Studios head James Gunn while traveling in Japan that secured his involvement in the project.
During the interview, Maridueña recounted the moment he learned of his involvement, describing it as unexpected and expressed gratitude for the opportunity. He acknowledged the unpredictability of the entertainment industry, stating that career continuations are not guaranteed despite prior success. The actor indicated he felt honored by the decision to include his character in the larger DC universe narrative.
“Man of Tomorrow” is set to follow 2025’s “Superman” and will feature the titular hero joining forces with his nemesis Lex Luthor to confront an intergalactic antagonist called Brainiac. David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult are returning in their roles as Superman and Lex Luthor, respectively, with additional cast members including Lars Eidinger, Aaron Pierre, Nathan Fillion, Milly Alcock, Isabela Merced and Skyler Gisondo.
Maridueña also discussed his work on “Practical Magic 2,” which is scheduled for release on Sept. 11. He characterized his experience working alongside Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as surreal and noted that he documented his observations from his first day on set in his journal to preserve details from the experience.
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