DCEU Star Gives Hilarious Response To Rumors About Joining The Competition

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Summary

  • Rising star Xolo Maridueña is open to new opportunities in both the Marvel and DC cinematic universes.
  • Maridueña’s potential role in Marvel’s Nova series aligns well with his current role as DC’s Blue Beetle.
  • Fans can expect to see more of Xolo Maridueña in the DCU Animated Blue Beetle show and potentially in the MCU.

As a die-hard cinema enthusiast, I’m thrilled about the upcoming DCU animated series featuring Blue Beetle. The actor bringing him to life on screen remains flexible and eager for more roles, ready to don the cape for either team in the ongoing comic book film franchise battles.

In contrast to the DCEU, which no longer exists, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been leading the pack among comic book movie adaptations, outperforming its rival in all aspects. This is true even though the DCEU arguably had stronger characters and narratives. With a decline observed across the film industry recently, the MCU continues to push forward with upcoming projects, emphasizing the addition of fresh, compelling main characters for another round featuring the Avengers. As a result, it was not unexpected that Marvel Studios would be working on a Nova series, given that the character was introduced in the Guardians of the Galaxy film franchise and Moon Knight‘s writer is involved.

Despite limited details about the project, speculation among fans remains high, and one intriguing name suggested for the lead role is Xolo Maridueña, an up-and-coming actor known for his roles in the DCEU as Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle. If cast, Maridueña would be part of a select group of actors who have appeared in both the Marvel and DC cinematic universes, joining the likes of Andy Serkis and Tom Hardy. In a recent interview clip shared on social media by That Hashtag Show, Maridueña addressed the possibility of playing Nova in the MCU when asked about it. “That would be cool too! Whatever I mean, yeah, that’d be great…I’m ready for whatever work is coming my way,” said Maridueña, implying he’s eager to accept new opportunities and even hinting at his readiness through a fitness-related metaphor.

Maridueña’s response is humorous but also has a valid point – he might be able to handle two significant roles simultaneously. Interestingly, these characters could share similarities when examined closely, as they are both young warriors from an intergalactic group, striving for recognition and protecting Earth. The upcoming Nova series could embody elements from renowned science fiction franchises, giving it a distinct flavor within the MCU that’s currently more reminiscent of an office sitcom in space. Although closer to a Green Lantern narrative, such an approach wouldn’t be unusual for a Blue Beetle project, suggesting the characters could share even more common ground, depending on how their stories unfold. Maridueña’s charisma, which he demonstrated in the struggling DCEU, could translate to the MCU just as effectively in his new role for James Gunn’s upcoming DCU.

As a follower, I must admit that it seems like the Nova series is still in the early stages of choosing its lead character, which means we’re likely not going to see it on Disney+ anytime soon. Fortunately, Maridueña has shared some updates regarding the DCU Animated Blue Beetle show, giving us something exciting to look forward to in the meantime. If Maridueña manages to transition from DC Universe to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and become part of the star-studded cast for Nova, it will be quite intriguing to witness his performances across both franchises, portraying characters with significant potential and a good chance of making a lasting impact.

Blue Beetle is available to stream on Max.

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2025-02-05 18:59