The Angel Manuel Soto-directed movie, starring Xolo Maridueña, hits theaters on Aug. 18.
had a powerful message to share ahead of a screening of DC’s first Latino-led superhero movie.
“We put our hearts and souls into it because we wanted you guys to feel welcome to our stories,” the filmmaker said at a fan event at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood Tuesday. “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.”
The new film sees Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes, a college student who gains a superpowered suit of armor following an interaction with an alien scarab, forever changing his future as he becomes the Blue Beetle.
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