Xolo Maridueña Returns as Blue Beetle in Man of Tomorrow

Actor Xolo Maridueña will reprise his role as the superhero Blue Beetle in the upcoming DC Studios film "Man of Tomorrow," the sequel to 2025's "Superman." The casting, confirmed by sources close to the production, marks Maridueña's return to the character of Jaime Reyes, whom he first portrayed in the 2023 film "Blue Beetle."

Maridueña joins a large ensemble cast for the sequel, which is currently in production in Atlanta under the direction of James Gunn. The film will see David Corenswet return as Superman, with Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor and Lars Eidinger as the villain Brainiac. Other returning cast members include Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern Guy Gardner, and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific. New additions include Adria Arjona as Maxima and Aaron Pierre as Green Lantern John Stewart.

The inclusion of Blue Beetle follows previous statements from Gunn and DC Studios co-chair Peter Safran, who had committed to Maridueña's future in their new DC Universe. In a 2023 podcast interview, Gunn identified Maridueña's Blue Beetle as the first character of the...