Kumail Nanjiani Has Been Confirmed As The DCU's BOOSTER GOLD By BLUE BEETLE Star Xolo Maridueña

Kumail Nanjiani Has Been Confirmed As The DCU's BOOSTER GOLD By BLUE BEETLE Star Xolo Maridueña

Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña was a recent guest at GalaxyCon in North Carolina, where he reportedly confirmed that Kumail Nanjiani will be playing Booster Gold.

By MarkJulian - Jul 29, 2024 11:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Booster Gold
Source: The Cosmic Circus

Rumors first surfaced earlier this month that Eternals star Kumail Nanjiani would be portraying Booster Gold in the DCU's upcoming DC Studios/Max Booster Gold series and a very telling sign that this rumor was indeed true was the fact that DC Studios co-chair James Gunn did not take to X/Twitter or Threads to debunk it.

Now, The Cosmic Circus is adding that they've spoken to Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña (who is one of the few actors making the jump from the DCEU to the DCU), and he's confirmed that Kumail Nanjiani will indeed portray Booster Gold.

Blue Beetle and Booster Gold are two DC superheroes that have close ties, although it should be noted that Booster Gold is best friends with Jaime Reyes' (Maridueña's DCU character) predecessor, Ted Kord.  

The disappearance of Ted Kord was a big plot point in the Blue Beetle film and figures to be a mystery that gets picked up in the Booster Gold series. Rumors are heavily swirling that Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis voiced Kord in the film and is set to play the character in future DCU projects.

The other rumor currently floating around about Booster Gold (that Gunn has also yet to debunk) is that Danny McBride, John Carcieri and Jeff Fradley have been tapped to develop this show. Giving this rumor credence is the fact that Jody Hill  (Eastbound and Down, Vice Principals)  has also been confirmed as a producer on the show.

When Gunn announced the DCU Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters slate back in January 2023, Booster Gold was one of the confirmed projects.

On the show, Gunn stated, "Booster Gold is one of comic's really popular, cult heroes. He's a fascinating guy, a loser from the future who uses future technology to come back to present-day and become a superhero, so that people will love him. It is bascially the superhero story of imposter syndrome, in an HBO Max series."  

In the comics, Booster, real name Michael J. Carter, is a resident of the 25th century and a star quarterback at Gotham University who was expelled after being caught up in a scheme to fix games.

Now working as a security guard at a museum, he steals some of the gadgets on display - Braniac V's force belt, a Legion of Superheroes flight ring, etc. and travels back in time and becomes a superhero, albeit one that builds wealth around his superhero exploits- much to the chagrin of his fellow Justice League coworkers. 

Accompanying Carter on his time travel journey, is his robotic security guard co-worker Skeets, an AI that's a common tool in the 25th century but is considered incredibly advanced by 21st century standards.

 Stay tuned for word on future updates. With all of the activity swirling around Booster Gold at the moment, we figure Gunn may be forced to weigh in sooner or later.

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Batmangina
Batmangina - 7/29/2024, 11:53 AM
Hell yeah! DCU gonna get that Eternals level box office rolling in - can't look at that guy without thinking Booster Gold.

Maybe they can get that black gal from Ghostbusters to play Ted Kord.

I declare this to be COMIC ACCURATE!!!
DaHULK2000
DaHULK2000 - 7/29/2024, 12:50 PM
@Batmangina - I Know. The disrespect by these people is off the charts, its like i always say they don't need our money, propaganda trumps profit.
Batmangina
Batmangina - 7/29/2024, 12:53 PM
@DaHULK2000 - Just look at those thumbnails side by side - it's like the Booster and Beetle 80s comics COME TO LIFE!!!
UncleHarm1
UncleHarm1 - 7/29/2024, 3:57 PM
@Batmangina - You must be fun at parties O_o
Batmangina
Batmangina - 7/29/2024, 5:38 PM
@UncleHarm1 - I only go to parties that are COMIC ACCURATE!!!
UncleHarm1
UncleHarm1 - 7/29/2024, 6:29 PM
@Batmangina - Look at all the comments in this thread, most people feel his personality suits the character. Then you come in with that tired old skin color BS. But to each their racist own I suppose
Batmangina
Batmangina - 7/29/2024, 7:21 PM
@UncleHarm1 - Then you come in with that tired old 'you're a racist' trope.

Get thicker skin or a better argument, kid.
UncleHarm1
UncleHarm1 - 7/30/2024, 10:47 AM
@Batmangina - Get a better argument than "he's not white, I don't like him"
Batmangina
Batmangina - 7/30/2024, 12:24 PM
@UncleHarm1 - How about 'make it like the comics or make a new character' - TBF, nobody gives or will give a flying [frick] about Booster Gold or the already failed Blue Beetle as far as Gen Pop goes but this will just add to the fail.
UncleHarm1
UncleHarm1 - 7/30/2024, 1:28 PM
@Batmangina - They are making it like the comics. They hired a charismatic comedic actor to play a character who is supposed to be charismatic and comedic. The only difference is that he's a minority and that makes you hate him in the role. What does that say about you if not bigotry? Is there any other reason?
Batmangina
Batmangina - 7/30/2024, 6:55 PM
@UncleHarm1 - Yep. It's pure bigotry. I'm a bigot and a racist.

This will still fail just like all the rest of the dumbass casting [frick]ups of the last ten years.


TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 7/29/2024, 11:55 AM
I wonder if Xolo would have maybe heard it from the internet aswell since the news was everywhere it seemed (though I feel like he would have gotten confirmation from Gunn aswell in which he probably didn’t know it wasn’t confirmed publicly).

If true then I’m down for it since Kumail has the comedic & dramatic chops to pull it off!!.

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RedFury
RedFury - 7/29/2024, 12:30 PM
@TheVisionary25 - yeah this could be one of those young stars jumping the gun because they can't hold back their excitement kind of things.

But at the same time since he does know about his own animated show; it makes you wonder if there could be a little role for Booster in there and he's accidentally let the cat out of the bag?

I'm also on board though! Kumail is a gem on screen, so the more we get of him the better.
tmp3
tmp3 - 7/29/2024, 11:55 AM
Really lame casting i fear
McMurdo
McMurdo - 7/29/2024, 12:10 PM
@tmp3 - Gunn's first real choke
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/29/2024, 12:59 PM
@McMurdo - im good with this casting, although i have no knowledge on booster gold.

And it is good to have xolo back as part of the dcu. Although rip papa rudy
McMurdo
McMurdo - 7/29/2024, 1:04 PM
@vectorsigma - I liked Xolo too.
supermanrex
supermanrex - 7/29/2024, 11:56 AM
i can dig this!!! he has the personality of the booster down to a T. i dont care what race he is. he will bring the core and essence of booster to the table. at the end of the day that's awesome. Here come the incels!!!
Steel86
Steel86 - 7/29/2024, 2:15 PM
@supermanrex - On a personal note I'm ok with tweaking a character once they've been done successfully but rather when they're first introduced to be more faithful to the comic. With that said Booster isn't a huge name by any means and I like the casting. He just better be blonde.
Se4M4NSt4ine
Se4M4NSt4ine - 7/29/2024, 3:22 PM
@Steel86 - my traditional rule is if the character requires them to be a certain ethnicity (Black Panther, Superman, Blade, Shang-Chi etc.) and it’s built into their origin story and is historically accurate to the time of that character (i.e. Cap being a white man in 1940s, and Supes being a white kid brought up on a farm in Smallville etc). to be that ethnicity then 100% keep that their ethnicity.

However there are more than a few characters that really don’t need to be a certain ethnicity because it’s not defined by their origin or by the time period. For example Booster Gold is from the future where arguably I’m guessing things are far more progressive in terms of race, war, religion - I hope! So I’m perfectly fine with someone from Asian background playing the character - just as long as he has the fundamental qualities to bring that character to life!
supermanrex
supermanrex - 7/29/2024, 4:16 PM
@Steel86 - if he dyes his hair blond then i think it really works for him. it will bring about more of a douche to him. which is perfect for booster a douche bag with a heart of gold. his douche booster needs to meet douche guy gardner for some hilarious interaction.
Steel86
Steel86 - 7/29/2024, 6:16 PM
@Se4M4NSt4ine - My thoughts exactly. I didn't want to write that all out but you said what I've been saying forever. Superman is my favorite and I've always liked how Smallville had young Jor-el choose the Kents instead of it being random. From a random standpoint ICON has the best landed on Earth from an alien planet origin imo.
Nightmare
Nightmare - 7/29/2024, 11:56 AM
The show hasn't been greenlit yet right?
MarkJulian
MarkJulian - 7/29/2024, 11:59 AM
@Nightmare - Part of the announcement video Gunn did for Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters so it's definitely happening.
Nightmare
Nightmare - 7/29/2024, 12:26 PM
@MarkJulian - Right I don't question it happening but it's more when he said it's becomes official and there's a script. Then the casting begins.
billnye69
billnye69 - 7/29/2024, 11:56 AM
I really feel that this character is right up his alley for his style of acting.
kider2
kider2 - 7/29/2024, 11:57 AM
He could pull it off but I think he's too old for the role. Booster Gold was a fooyball player by the time we see him in the role he'll be 50 years old!
DENNISsystem
DENNISsystem - 7/29/2024, 12:07 PM
@kider2 - Booster is a FORMER football player chasing after his younger glory days because he’s a washed up security guard who STEALS advanced equipment from the museum he works at. Hes the perfect age.
kider2
kider2 - 7/29/2024, 12:38 PM
@DENNISsystem - The Booster Gold I read is a young reckless superhero going for fame and fortune. Later on he become older got the thinning hair etc.
But this would be an origin story therefor I think he is too old. Like wouldn't they show his early superhero career? And he is a former football player because he lost his position cause he got caught betting on his own games. After that the gets the security guard job. So once again they would show all of that and a 50 year old is too old for such a role
WakandaTech
WakandaTech - 7/29/2024, 11:57 AM
Love this guy

Could be a great Booster Gold
ItsNotForMeWahh
ItsNotForMeWahh - 7/29/2024, 11:57 AM
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Deadinside
Deadinside - 7/30/2024, 11:27 AM
@ItsNotForMeWahh -
EXACTAMUNDO...AAAAYY...👍

☮️😉
krayzeman
krayzeman - 7/29/2024, 11:58 AM
It may not be comics accurate but who cares so long as its a good story right? Also his personality IS COMICS ACCURATE so im all in!
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 7/29/2024, 11:58 AM
Well with all goofball stuff DC’s trying this doesn’t surprise me.
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 7/29/2024, 11:59 AM
This casting is:
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harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 7/29/2024, 12:06 PM
pass.
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 7/29/2024, 12:07 PM
Weird
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