DC superhero 'Blue Beetle' brings Latino family team to big screen

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Xolo Mariduena quickly learned that he and his character in the latest DC Studios film 'Blue Beetle' have one big thing in common — they cannot hide anything from their families.

LOS ANGELES, Aug 15 - Xolo Mariduena quickly learned that he and his character in the latest DC Studios film "Blue Beetle" have one big thing in common — they cannot hide anything from their families.

The "Cobra Kai" actor plays college graduate-turned-superhero Jaime Reyes, the first Latino superhero in a DC movie, who finds it impossible to keep his alter-ego a secret. "There's no hiding from mom and dad that I'm Blue Beetle.

Jaime bonds with the scarab, which transforms into protective armor for him. He must ensure the scarab does not fall into the wrong hands while also trying to protect his family. "Blue Beetle" arrives in theaters on Friday and also features comedian George Lopez as Uncle Rudy and Susan Sarandon as the main villain.Puerto Rican-American film director Angel Manuel Soto holds a cut out of actor and film's lead Xolo Mariduena as he attends a screening of the film Blue Beetle in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 15, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

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