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Untitled Blue Beetle animated series
Genre
Based onCharacters from DC
ShowrunnerMiguel Puga
Written byCristian Martinez
Directed byMiguel Puga
StarringXolo Maridueña
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
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DCU TV series

An untitled Blue Beetle series is an upcoming American animated television series based on DC Comics featuring the character Blue Beetle. Produced by DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation, it will be a television series in the DC Universe (DCU). Miguel Puga serves as showrunner and director, with Cristian Martinez as writer.

Xolo Maridueña stars as the title character. Puga was developing the series by early 2024.

Cast and characters

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Production

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Background

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James Gunn and Peter Safran were announced as the co-chairs and co-CEOs of the newly formed DC Studios at the end of October 2022.[2] A week after starting their new roles, the pair had begun developing an eight-to-ten-year plan for a new DC Universe (DCU) that would be a "soft reboot" of the previous DC Extended Universe (DCEU).[3][4][5] They said some cast members would return from DCEU projects, and a "rough memory" of some events would remain.[6] Gunn added that the then-upcoming DCEU film Blue Beetle (2023) was disconnected from previous DCEU entries and could connect to the DCU,[6][7] which was reiterated by the film's director Ángel Manuel Soto, who said it was part of future DCU plans.[8] Gunn and Safran soon clarified that Xolo Maridueña's Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle would continue in the DCU but the film itself would stand on its own.[9][10]

Development

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In June 2024, DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation were revealed to be developing an animated television series focused on Blue Beetle for the DCU. It was expected to build off the film but tell its own story, and had the potential to lead to Maridueña starring in a DCU film if successful. Miguel Puga had been working on the series since early 2024 and was expected to serve as showrunner and director. Cristian Martinez was set as writer, with the film's director Soto, writer Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, and producer John Rickard all serving as executive producers. Galen Vaisman, an executive producer on the film, was overseeing the series for DC Studios.[11]

Casting

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When the series' development was revealed in June 2024, contracts with the main cast were said to be "in flux" but DC Studios had received positive responses when asking the film's cast about reprising their roles.[11] Gunn and Safran expected characters to be portrayed by the same actors across mediums, including animation, within the DCU.[6] Maridueña confirmed in July that he would reprise his role as Blue Beetle in the series.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Freitag, Lee (July 18, 2024). "'I'm Just So Honored': Xolo Maridueña Teases Blue Beetle Animated Series". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  2. ^ Kit, Borys; Couch, Aaron (October 25, 2022). "DC Shocker: James Gunn, Peter Safran to Lead Film, TV and Animation Division (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 25, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  3. ^ Couch, Aaron (November 10, 2022). "James Gunn, Peter Safran Are Mapping Out 'Eight- to 10-Year Plan' for DC". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  4. ^ Outlaw, Kofi (October 25, 2022). "Warner Bros. Confirms 'DC Universe' As Official Name of DCEU". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on October 25, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  5. ^ Newby, Richard (February 3, 2023). "6 Burning Questions About DC Studios' New Slate". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 3, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c Lussier, Germain (January 31, 2023). "James Gunn DC Slate Q&A: Flash, Aquaman, Crossover, More". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  7. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 3, 2023). "Warner Bros Springs First Trailer For DC's 'Blue Beetle'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  8. ^ Taylor-Foster, Kim (June 17, 2023). "Blue Beetle director confirms movie's place in DCU". Total Film. GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on June 17, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  9. ^ Breznican, Anthony (July 11, 2023). "Superman Legacy Cast Adds Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi and Nathan Fillion: Exclusive". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  10. ^ Gonzalez, Umberto (June 13, 2023). "Blue Beetle Will Be the First Character in the New DC Universe, James Gunn Confirms". TheWrap. Archived from the original on June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  11. ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (June 14, 2024). "'Blue Beetle' Animated Series In Works As DC Plots Next Chapter For Superhero Franchise". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
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