Harvey Guillen is discussing a role in BlueBeetle
What We Do In Shadows star Harvey Guillen is currently in talks for a role in the upcoming Blue Beetle. Deadline reports that the actor is discussing his part. For now, the role is secretive, and would be for a while as the theatrical release is scheduled to hit the theaters in August of 2023. Angel Manuel Soto is directing the first appearance of Jaime Reyes on the big screen. The titular character will be played by Xolo Maridueña. Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer penned the screenplay for the movie.
During an interview about Cobra Kai and his upcoming turn as the teenage superhero, Maridueña says that this is going to be a massive moment for representation. "I don't know how much I can speak on, but what I can speak on is the fact that the thing that is really going to shine in this movie is that the Latino experience is not a monolith," the actor said."It's not a one-size-fits-all story. Whether you speak zero Spanish or are fluent, you're not more Latino than someone else.
The Blue Beetle star also talked about how the Karate Kid sequel series has also prepared him for this action role specifically. It's clear when talking to anyone in that case, the experience of Cobra Kai has been absolutely special. This is really gonna be a stepping stone in my life," Maridueña shared."I've gotten the chance to build chemistry with these people over the years on Cobra Kai. To try to recreate that chemistry in a much shorter amount of time is gonna be difficult, but all of these guys are professionals. I know that I'm in the hands of people who are the best at what they do. The opportunity at Cobra Kai has really blessed me; I can do stunts, we can do crazy stuff.