'They bring their own authentic experiences': Angel Manuel Soto wanted Mexican stars in Blue Beetle
Angel Manuel Soto was desperate to cast Mexican actors in 'Blue Beetle'. The Puerto Rican filmmaker has directed the new DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film – the first live-action movie to feature a Latino superhero in the form of Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle – and wanted the casting to be as authentic as possible. Speaking to Collider, Angel said: "One of the things that we wanted to do, first of all, was hire Mexican actors – not just Mexican Americans, but also go to Mexico and get the best stars from Mexico, like Damian Alcazar or Adriana Barraza. "They bring their own authentic experiences to th...