Washington [US], Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios have unveiled plans for an animated series based on the DC Comics character Blue Beetle, following a 2023 feature film adaptation.
According to Deadline, the project will be directed by director-showrunner Miguel Puga, best known for his work on Nickelodeon's 'The Casagrandes,' along with writer Cristian Martínez, a 'Good Trouble' contributor. Will be.
The animated series will continue the story of Jaime Reyes, who becomes Blue Beetle after merging with the body of a powerful alien scarab, giving him extraordinary powers.
As Deadline reports, it follows a 2023 live-action film starring Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes.
Executive producers of the animated series include Gareth Dunnett-Alcocer and Blue Beetle film writer and director Angel Manuel Soto, respectively.He is joined by John Rickard and Galen Wiseman, who both also serve as executive producers.
According to Deadline, further details about the series' development are being kept under wraps.
The 'Blue Beetle' film, released in August 2023, received positive critical reception, but faced challenges at the box office, grossing USD 130.8 million globally, placing it among the underperforming entries in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). Marked as one of the.
Despite this, the character remains important in the reimagined DC Universe under the direction of James Gunn and Peter Safran at DC Studios.
As Deadline reports, details regarding casting for the animated series have not been revealed, including whether Xolo Maridueña and other original cast members will reprise their roles.Additionally, the series is awaiting confirmation of its distribution outlet, with Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming service Max considered a possible destination.
According to Deadline, the project will be directed by director-showrunner Miguel Puga, best known for his work on Nickelodeon's 'The Casagrandes,' along with writer Cristian Martínez, a 'Good Trouble' contributor. Will be.
The animated series will continue the story of Jaime Reyes, who becomes Blue Beetle after merging with the body of a powerful alien scarab, giving him extraordinary powers.
As Deadline reports, it follows a 2023 live-action film starring Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes.
Executive producers of the animated series include Gareth Dunnett-Alcocer and Blue Beetle film writer and director Angel Manuel Soto, respectively.He is joined by John Rickard and Galen Wiseman, who both also serve as executive producers.
According to Deadline, further details about the series' development are being kept under wraps.
The 'Blue Beetle' film, released in August 2023, received positive critical reception, but faced challenges at the box office, grossing USD 130.8 million globally, placing it among the underperforming entries in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). Marked as one of the.
Despite this, the character remains important in the reimagined DC Universe under the direction of James Gunn and Peter Safran at DC Studios.
As Deadline reports, details regarding casting for the animated series have not been revealed, including whether Xolo Maridueña and other original cast members will reprise their roles.Additionally, the series is awaiting confirmation of its distribution outlet, with Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming service Max considered a possible destination.
