BLUE BEETLE Director Angel Manuel Soto On Who He Wants To Play [SPOILER] In A Potential Sequel

BLUE BEETLE Director Angel Manuel Soto On Who He Wants To Play [SPOILER] In A Potential Sequel

The Blue Beetle film definitely leaves the door open for a sequel and director Angel Manuel Soto has already revealed who he wants to play a certain, wisecracking inventor.

By MarkJulian - Aug 19, 2023 09:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Blue Beetle

Blue Beetle is a solid, enjoyable family superhero film that can easily transition into the new DC Comics cinematic universe James Gunn will unveil with Superman: Legacy in 2025.

However, there's a prevailing question of whether the film is another Daredevil case. That is, will Gunn and Warner Bros. treat the film the same way Marvel Studios views the events of Charlie Cox's Daredevil series on Netflix?

The MCU won't necessarily go out of its way to contradict any story elements from that show, but they're also not carrying any unresolved plot threads forward into the new Disney+ series, Daredevil: Born Again.

‎Xolo Maridueña's Jaime Reyes might be facing a similar predicament.

However, whatever the future holds, director Angel Manuel Soto already knows who he wants to play Ted Kord. 

As previously hinted, in the mid-credits scene for the film, a computer in the Beetle Nest reactivates, and Ted Kord's voice can be heard urging anyone who's listening to contact his daughter and let her know that he's still alive.

If a sequel happens, Soto told The Digital Fix that he wants Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis to voice the character in a sequel.

"My dream cast for Ted Kord has always been Jason Sudeikis. But at the end of the day, it’s about who’s best for the character, who loves what we’re trying to do. And who’s willing to see Jaime Reyes’ story continue."

There are several online reports that are convinced it was Sudeikis who voice Kord's urgent message but nothing has been confirmed just yet.

Have you seen Blue Beetle yet? If so, what did you think? Let us know in the comment section below.

Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the Super Hero BLUE BEETLE.

Starring alongside Maridueña (“Cobra Kai”) are Adriana Barraza (“Rambo: Last Blood,” “Thor”), Damían Alcázar (“Narcos,” “Narcos: Mexico”), Elpidia Carrillo (“Mayans M.C.,” the “Predator” films), Bruna Marquezine (“Maldivas,” “God Save the King”), Raoul Max Trujillo (the “Sicario” films, “Mayans M.C.”), with Oscar winner Susan Sarandon (“Monarch,” “Dead Man Walking”), and George Lopez (the “Rio and “Smurf” franchises). The film also stars Belissa Escobedo (“American Horror Stories,” “Hocus Pocus 2”) and Harvey Guillén (“What We Do in the Shadows”).

Angel Manuel Soto (“Charm City Kings,” “The Farm”) directs from a screenplay by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (“Miss Bala”), based on characters from DC. John Rickard and Zev Foreman are producing, with Walter Hamada, Galen Vaisman and Garrett Grant serving as executive producers.

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Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 8/19/2023, 9:10 AM
*looks at the projected box office numbers of this movie*

Sequel?

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Forthas
Forthas - 8/19/2023, 9:11 AM
There will be no sequel after the James Gunn's Superman comedy flops.
MatteMan
MatteMan - 8/19/2023, 9:23 AM
@Forthas - We already have drama Superman. Next time I see Superman I want to smile laugh and feel real hope. I think James Gunn can deliver that.
Forthas
Forthas - 8/19/2023, 10:31 AM
@MatteMan - We have had an Epic near perfect Superman film in Man of Steel. What Gunn promises to deliver is sub par crap.

Instead of a film that effectively and skillfully explored Superman’s origin, we will get a film that is actually a team up film poorly disguised as a Superman film.

Instead of an actor that perfectly embodies Superman, we will get anorexic Superman

Instead of an Oscar caliber supporting cast, we will get “really good” tv grade actors as a supporting cast.

Instead of an epic score by a multi Oscar award winning conductor like in Man of Steel, Superman Legacy will have a “Now That’s what I Call Music” (Superman Edition) featuring “Superman“ (1973) by Donna Fargo,“Superman“ (1977) by Barbra Streisand, “Superman's Song“(1991) by the Crash Test Dummies, “Waitin' for Superman“ (1999) by the Flaming Lips,“Superman“ (2010) by Taylor Swift.

Instead of a layered well written villain, we will have a hodgepodge of Guardians of the Galaxy knock offs led by Nathan Filian’s (diet Star Lord) Green Lantern

No thanks!
MatteMan
MatteMan - 8/19/2023, 4:03 PM
@Forthas - I like Man of Steel very much, but in my opinion the best things about this movie is casting Henry Cavill as Superman, first time flying and krypton plot (shame it didn't pay off properly) and maybe fight in Smallville. I didn't saw Superman on screen, I saw Henry Cavill dressing up as Superman.

Do you really need to see another origin story?
I don't like him team up with Green Lantern, it would be much better with Martian Manhunter.

Please remind me what those Oscar caliber supporting cast did in the movie. When I find out that Chriss Pratt will play Star Lord, I laugh hard but what a surprise after watching the movie.

And there are no villains from DCEU that can stand next to Guardians of the galaxy villains.

I will judge after the end credits, You welcome.
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 8/19/2023, 9:14 AM
it thinks it's getting a sequel?
DonBeastly
DonBeastly - 8/19/2023, 9:23 AM
I watched it yesterday morning in IMAX (only myself and three others). I have to say, I had a great time with it. Was it perfect? Was it the end all be all? No and No. Was the VFX better than "The Flash". Did it feel like there were actual stakes unlike "Black Adam". Yes and Yes. Idk, it felt more akin to a Phase 1 Marvel film to me. And also, I've had more fun with it than recent Marvel offerings (and I'm a diehard fan of both).

Sad to see it's more than likely not going to pull through at the BO. I do think Jaimie Reyes will appear in the DCU going forward, just might not get a sequel of his own for a while (if ever). And if he does, he may have another notable DC character thrown in to attract more audiences, or perhaps the reverse.

I think one thing Gunn and Safran could do to help is have a "Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters" Timeline Image (like Feige with the phases). I think the visual helps the hardcore fans when it comes to canon and gives people something to latch on to. It will also squash what "is" and "isn't" in the DCU.

It's complicated, as it feels like he's playing both sides as to not alienate these last few films so they can gather a box office return. Time will tell and "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" will be SUPER interesting to watch in terms of, well everything.

And finally, "Superman: Legacy" has the weight of a studio, a franchise, public opinion/scrutiny and everything else you can imagine on its shoulders. It's going to be a wild ride for the next few years.
DonBeastly
DonBeastly - 8/19/2023, 9:24 AM
@DonBeastly - And I think Jason Sudekis has Ted Kord would be awesome lol
bobevanz
bobevanz - 8/19/2023, 9:59 AM
@DonBeastly - you get it! This whole site is full of cynical schmucks lol
DanFlashesShirt
DanFlashesShirt - 8/29/2023, 10:56 PM
@DonBeastly - perfectly said. I just saw it enjoyed it. Nothing groundbreaking, but it didn’t need to be.

NEED Jason Sudekis as Ted Kord. I heard that about that beforehand and couldn’t stop picturing it while watching the movie.
99OPTIMISTPRIME
99OPTIMISTPRIME - 8/19/2023, 9:41 AM
It looks like James Gunn is gonna try to focus on teamups. It didn't work with Black Adam, but it's still the easiest way to establish a shared universe quickly. It also puts less pressure on one character to have to carry a movie. I think that's why he added those other heroes to Superman Legacy. To try to convince the general audience, that it's not just ANOTHER Superman reboot.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 8/19/2023, 9:58 AM
I wish it would get a sequel, at least it tried something different with the family dynamic and it worked. 99% of superhero movies are the same stories and situations told ad nauseum, this tried something slightly different, but it's not good enough? None of you know what makes a good movie or a bad movie, luckily you don't dictate what goes on screen or we'd be really [frick]ed lol back seat drivers without a license
dracula
dracula - 8/19/2023, 11:08 AM
Id go with Adam Scott or Bill Hader
thedrudo
thedrudo - 8/19/2023, 11:31 AM
I thought it was Jason too. Especially the drawing image of the family in the mansion. I thought that reveal was going to be the mid credits scene.
Vision85
Vision85 - 8/19/2023, 12:10 PM
Just watched it. Its good, much better than a lot of whats come out recently. It isnt ground breaking but its well written, fun and has a cool power rangers (in a good way) vibe.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 8/19/2023, 12:53 PM


I saw it. It was pretty good. I give it 3/5 stars. WAYYY better than the Flash. It had some very good moments and dynamics.

Was it gripping enough to have legs and spawn a sequel? Of course not!



jst5
jst5 - 8/19/2023, 1:17 PM
The movie was okay...nothing you'll think twice about after seeing it.
ForcedAccount
ForcedAccount - 8/19/2023, 4:57 PM
I’ve been saying Jason Sudeikis should be Ted Kord for years. Just pair him up with Channing Tatum or Bradley Cooper and let’s go.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 8/20/2023, 1:41 AM
The voice in that message was IMO quite distorded to tell it was Jason Sudeikis, but it's the blurred painting in Jenny's old home that literally looked almost like him. I saw it and thought "that looks a lot like the Ted Lasso main star".
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