Blue Beetle is the latest film to join James Gunn’s DCU lineup. Portraying the story of Jamie Reyes, a normal person finding himself an ancient relic of alien technology, the movie was met with mixed reviews as some claimed it was better than this year’s DCU films while others trashed the story.
Introducing a higher character in the movie, there is an open spot for a major actor to join the DCU. Referencing a powerful character by the name of Ted Kord, the director of Blue Beetle knows who he wants to cast in the role of Ted Kord in the sequel!
Blue Beetle Director Wants To Cast Ted Lasso Star In His Sequel
Earning mixed reviews but generally positive ones, the 2023 film managed to settle nicely amidst the plethora of movies of the DCU. With Xolo Maridueña in the lead, Blue Beetle became the first Latino superhero-led film in the DCU.
Talking about an important character in the movie, its director Angel Manuel Soto talked about the character of Ted Kord. Being the original Blue Beetle before the protagonist, Ted Kord was never given a face to his name. This presented the actors with an amazing opportunity to be a part of the DCU. When asked about who he had in mind, Angel Manuel Soto stated that he wanted the Ted Lasso star and Oliva Wilde’s ex-partner Jason Sudeikis in the role for the upcoming 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.”
The director is so proud of his movie (as he should be) that Manuel Soto appeared in a theater before the screening of Blue Beetle to have a special announcement for the people watching the movie.
Angel Manuel Soto Made A Special Announcement For Blue Beetle
The director recently appeared at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood before the screening of Blue Beetle took place. Being very proud of his Latino heritage and the film that he created showing the richness of his culture, Angel Manuel Soto had a special announcement for the people.
“We put our hearts and souls into it because we wanted you guys to feel welcome to our stories. There’s no fear. Don’t fear Spanish, don’t fear Mexican heritage, don’t fear Latino heritage. We want you guys to join the party with us.”
With a recent release date, Blue Beetle is currently standing on a rating of 7/10 on IMDB and 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, which is good for a DCU movie. The film is currently screening in theaters across the world for people to see.
Source: The Digital Fix
