Leading a superhero movie comes with high expectations from fans and critics alike, and with Xolo Maridueña wearing the suit in
Blue Beetle, he’s staring them right in the eyes.
He knows they want a smart, faithful adaptation of the comic book they grew up reading—and, at their best, perhaps even transcending that and creating something greater.
Add in the extra pressure that comes with being the first leading Latino superhero depicted on-screen (it’s taken until 2023 for this to happen!), and it’s clear that
Blue Beetle has a lot riding on its success.
