Here's The Reason Why The BLUE BEETLE Villain Hates Ted Kord...Who Might Still Be Alive

Here's The Reason Why The BLUE BEETLE Villain Hates Ted Kord...Who Might Still Be Alive

In DC Comics lore, Jaime Reyes' rise as the Blue Beetle is triggered by the death of Ted Kord during Countdown to Infinite Crisis. However, there's a chance Kord may still be alive in the film.

By MarkJulian - Jul 29, 2023 10:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Blue Beetle
Source: EW

In the upcoming Blue Beetle film, Susan Sarandon portrays Victoria Kord, Ted Kord's sister and one of the film's main antagonists. The character will do anything to have Ted's Scarab returned, even unleashing the powerful Carapax/OMAC.

Sarandon says her character has traditional "evil corporate executive" characteristics and tactics centered around "the theme of imperialism in the name of democracy." However, there's a special twist in Blue Beetle as Victoria's hatred of Ted Kord goes beyond simple financial motives.

"She's a woman who is very smart and was dedicated to the family business, and then the father gives it to the son, which is a huge shock," explained Sarandon. "On top of that, the son is very irresponsible and basically destroys the fortune that has been built, and then just disappears, leaving her to put the business to sleep. Then she builds it back, but with great resentment because she's been passed over."

Back in 2005, the Countdown to Infinite Crisis' big reveal of Maxwell Lord as a villain culminated with him shooting Ted Kord in the head. During the One Year Later (2006) storyline, which jumped ahead one year after the events of Infinite Crisis, Jaime Reyes successfully merges with the Scarab and becomes the new Blue Beetle.

Is Ted Kord alive in the Blue Beetle film

It's interesting to learn that Sarandon says her brother Ted  'disappeared', not necessarily that he's dead. Perhaps the character will actually show up in the film? It would certainly make for an awesome post-credits scene.

James Gunn appears to be taking the stance that if characters or films perform well, they'll be allowed to move forward into the new DC Studios cinematic universe. If Blue Beetle surpasses box office expectations, perhaps some of the cast will survive the looming end of the DCEU.

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”).

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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WhatIfRickJames
WhatIfRickJames - 7/29/2023, 10:29 AM
The patriarchy strikes again
Scripturepoetic
Scripturepoetic - 7/30/2023, 9:38 AM
@WhatIfRickJames -

xfan320
xfan320 - 7/29/2023, 10:33 AM
Ted Kord should definitely act as a mentor to Jaime if they ever revisit the character.
xfan320
xfan320 - 7/29/2023, 10:35 AM
@xfan320 - but only a mentor in the "superhero" game, not on how to utilize the scarab. Jaime would be way more powerful because Ted never bonded with it. Think of the dynamic of Hank Pym to Scott Lang
dragon316
dragon316 - 7/29/2023, 2:44 PM
@xfan320 - ultron was created without antman it may be possible make it work if that’s way there going with you do make good point ., movies dc and marvel are never 100 percent accurate to most of characters
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 7/29/2023, 10:36 AM
Not a Blue Beetle fan at all, but in the comics, is Ted Kord an irresponsible deadbeat bum or is this just another "modern Hollywood" reinterpretation?

This movie will make about 3 bucks.
noahthegrand
noahthegrand - 7/29/2023, 11:18 AM
@Feralwookiee - kinda at times, but with a heart of gold
GameOn
GameOn - 7/29/2023, 10:40 AM
Nothing against the character or his fans, but no one is going to go see this.
MarkJulian
MarkJulian - 7/29/2023, 10:45 AM
@GameOn - I think it looks fun so I'll be taking my son to check it out.
abd00bie
abd00bie - 7/29/2023, 10:47 AM
@GameOn - I'll be going to see this
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 7/29/2023, 10:49 AM
DC giving us two old lady villains in a single year
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 7/29/2023, 10:50 AM
Anyone hear that Bryan Cranston was gonna be Ted Kord in this or did I imagine that?.



Plus , I think it was revealed that Bruna Marquezine was playing Jenny Kord who was Ted’s daughter (though I’m hearing conflicting reports of her being Victoria’s daughter instead).

Either way , you could use the dysfunctional relationship of the Kord’s to parallel Jaime’s more healthy & close relationship with his family.

Anyway , I think this movie could be fun though I’m not sure if I’ll be checking it out in theaters though.
2013venjix
2013venjix - 7/29/2023, 12:09 PM
Sibling rivalry
AnthonyVonGeek
AnthonyVonGeek - 7/29/2023, 12:34 PM
At one time I was excited to see this movie now I don’t even care if I never watch it. 🤷‍♂️👎
DocSpock
DocSpock - 7/29/2023, 2:13 PM

This movie will flop & fade from memory never to be bothered with again..



DocSpock
DocSpock - 7/30/2023, 11:58 AM

Dredging up this old hag bag for the main villain. LOL!

MarvelZombie616
MarvelZombie616 - 7/30/2023, 1:24 PM
Not gonna watch this.
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