5 Blue Beetle actors you maybe don’t know

• Blue Beetle, first Mexican superhero
• Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes
• Adriana Barraza and Damián Alcázar in the cast

Although it didn’t achieve the success that was hoped for in movie theaters, the film Blue Beetle made history for a very significant detail.

It is the first DC film that features a superhero of Mexican origin as its protagonist. The support it received on social media was impressive.

Ángel Manuel Soto, originally from Puerto Rico, is the director of the film, which is expected to receive a better reception when it arrives on a platform.

Below, we introduce you to 5 actors who appear in Blue Beetle that you might not know, or perhaps you do.

From Cobra Kai to starring in Blue Beetle

Ramario Xolo Ramírez, better known as Xolo Maridueña, was born in Los Angeles, California, on June 9, 2001.

His face began to be recognized for playing the character Miguel Díaz in the Cobra Kai series, from the Karate Kid saga universe.

Blue Beetle marks his film debut in the role of Jaime Reyes, and what better way to do it than as the protagonist of the story.

When he was just a nine-year-old, he acted in the series Parenthood, where he appeared in 50 episodes.

Nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress

Just because it’s a superhero movie, doesn’t mean Blue Beetle would have a ‘poor’ cast, quite the opposite.

In the role of Nana, Jaime Reyes’ grandmother, the renowned Mexican actress Adriana Barraza appears.

In 2006, she received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Babel, directed by Mexican filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñarritu.

Recently, she participated in the film «El último vagón», available on Netflix, which was excellently received by both the audience and critics.

One of the best actors of his generation

Another actor you might not have known about and who appears in Blue Beetle is Damián Alcázar, who plays Alberto Reyes.

At 70 years old, Damián has an impressive filmography, highlighted by movies such as «El infierno» and «La ley de Herodes».

Recently, he starred in the film «¡Que viva México!», where he was directed once again by Luis Estrada.

Alcázar is also known for his political stance, which has brought him both thousands of supporters and thousands of detractors.

George López as Rudy Reyes

In Blue Beetle, the talent of actor, comedian, and host George López, originally from Los Angeles, California, could not be missing.

His father abandoned him at birth, so his maternal grandmother and step-grandfather took care of his upbringing. In Monterey, California, he became a popular comedian.

The Hispanic community recognized his satirical way of viewing life. It is said that his sense of humor comes from the poverty he experienced.

Many are aware of the animosity he has with actor Erik Estrada, who allegedly denied him a greeting and an autograph when George was a teenager.

With Mexican roots

To conclude this rundown of Blue Beetle actors you might not know, we introduce Belissa Escobedo, who plays Milagros Reyes.

The young second-generation Chicana had a notable role in the film «Hocus Pocus 2» as Izzy.

According to information from Vogue, Raoul Max Trujillo, Susan Sarandon, and Becky G also appear in Blue Beetle.

It’s worth noting that this movie did not get enough promotion due to the actors’ strike, which seems to be far from ending.