The Movie
The movie is about young Jaime Reyes who suddenly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab. When the Scarab chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he’s bestowed with an incredible suit of armor that’s capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero Blue Beetle. Read more as we dive into the casting department of DC Comics’s first Hispanic superhero movie.
Blue Beetle
Jaime Reyes (aka The Blue Beetle) is played by Ramario Xolo Ramirez, known as Xolo Maridueña, is an American actor. Ramario is well known for his role as Miguel Diaz in the Netflix series, Cobra Kai. Ramario was born on June 9, 2001 (22 years old). Xolo is also famous for his role as Victor Graham in the NBC sitcom, Parenthood and his role as Apua Agua in The Boys Presents: Diabolical. Ramario Xolo Ramirez began his acting career in 2011.
Rudy Reyes
The father of The Blue Beetle is played by none other than the great comedian himself, George Lopez. Born on April 23, 1961 (62 years old), George Lopez has been featured in numerous television shows, and movies and have numerous stand-up comedian shows. He is well known for his show, George Lopez, and is also well known for his role as Mr. Electro in the Legendary 2005, The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl. George Lopez also featured in the 2011 film, Rico and the 2014 film, Rico 2 as Rafael. George Lopez has also won numerous awards throughout his career.
Milagro Reyes
The sister of Jaime Reyes is played by Belissa Escobedo, an upcoming American actor who was born in 1998 (25 years old). She has been featured in Hocus Pocus 2 as Izzy. Belissa Escobedo also played in American Horror Stories (2021-present) as Shanti. Belissa Escobedo began her acting career in 2016.
Nana & Alberto Reyes
The Grandparents of Blue Beetle, Nana and Alberto Reyes were played by Adriana Barraza and Damian Alcazar. Adriana Barraza is a Mexican actress who featured in numerous American and Hispanic films and TV series. She was born in 1956 (67 years old). Adriana Barraza was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the Hispanic film, Babel.
Damian Alcazar is a Mexican actor and politician who is best known outside of Mexico as Lord Sopespian in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. He was a deputy in the Constituent Assembly of Mexico City from the MORENA political party. Damian Alcazar was also nominated for the Ariel Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Ariel Award for Best Actor. He was also born in 1953 (71 years old).
Conrad Carapax
The Antagonist of the film is Conrad Carapax (aka Indestructible Man), an archaeologist turned Supervillain. This character is played by Raoul Trujillo. Raoul Trujillo is an American actor, dancer, choreographer, and theater director. A former soloist with the Nikolais Dance Theatre, he is the original choreographer and co-director for the American Indian Dance Theatre. His career spans more than 45 years in film, television, and theater. Trujillo is also well known for his role in Sons of Anarchy Sequel, Mayans M.C. as Che “Taza” Romero. Raoul Trujillo also has many awards throughout his career such as the 2016 Nominee Critics’ Choice TV Award.
Jenny Kord
Daughter of the CEO of Kord Industries, Jenny Kord, the love interest of Jaime Reyes (Blue Beetle) is played by Brazilian actress, Bruna Marquezine. Bruna Reis Maia, known professionally as Bruna Marquezine, is a Brazilian actress, filmmaker, and model. She debuted on television in 2000 as one of the children’s interviewers for the children’s program Gente Inocente. Bruna has been featured in numerous Hispanic films across Latin America. She was born on August 4, 1995 (28 years old). Bruna Marquezine also was nominated for the 2023 Nominee Contigo.
Conclusion This was the casting for the first Hispanic superhero film produced by DC Comics and Warner Bros. Productions. However, there are probably a lot more people cast in the film that are not mentioned in this article. However, this is the casting so far for the DC Comic film The Blue Beetle.
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