The Marvel Cinematic Universe remains to be the foremost superhero franchise to beat, however with the latest launch of Creature Commandos, the primary piece of the brand new DC Universe below James Gunn, there could also be some actual competitors on the horizon. Among the many issues we learn about James Gunn’s DCU is that Xolo Maridueña, who appeared within the DCEU as Blue Beetle, will play the identical function within the new franchise. Nonetheless, if latest rumors are true, he could possibly be showing within the MCU as effectively.
At this level, it’s turning into exceedingly troublesome for actors becoming a member of one superhero franchise to not have been a part of one other; we’re merely working out of actors. Possibly it’s subsequently not an excellent shock to listen to rumors that Xolo Maridueña could possibly be up for the function of Nova within the MCU. He actually didn’t let something slip when requested about it by That Hashtag Present, however the Cobra Kai actor made it clear he would have an interest if the function was provided, saying…
I imply that might be cool too! No matter I imply like, look, yeah, that’d be nice. Shit, I’m prepared for no matter work is coming my method bruh. I’ll hit up some pushups, whoever needs me to do some pushups I’m prepared for you bro.
Final 12 months, Marvel Studios formally confirmed it was in early improvement on a mission centered on the character Nova, the hero of the Nova Corps from the planet Xandar. The group appeared within the first Guardians of the Galaxy film led by Glenn Shut as Nova Prime, who even returned for the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind curler coaster at Epcot. We don’t know what kind the mission would take, i.e. as a film or Disney+ collection. Practically a 12 months later, we don’t even know the standing of the mission, whether or not Marvel remains to be actively creating it or has moved on to different issues.
If Xolo Maridueña did turn into Nova, and if Blue Beetle does seem in James Gunn’s new DCU, he would arguably be the actor with essentially the most high-profile roles within the two franchises. That might be a reasonably spectacular place to be. Nonetheless, contemplating that each DC and Marvel are nonetheless rising at unbelievable charges, it may not be a title he holds onto or lengthy.
Whereas Blue Beetle has his personal animated collection within the works and will additionally present up wherever within the upcoming DC films, the Nova mission can be a few years away on the very least. That stated, a risk of a cameo look in a recognized upcoming Marvel film or collection isn’t out of the query. Nonetheless, we’ll have to attend and see how this all shakes out.