Angel Manuel Soto to Direct ‘Blue Beetle,’ DC Films’ First Latino Superhero Movie
Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterAngel Manuel Soto (“Charm City Kings”) has signed on to direct “Blue Beetle” for Warner Bros.’ DC Films division, Variety has confirmed, bringing the shingle’s first Latinx superhero movie closer to life.Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, who wrote “Miss Bala” and an earlier draft of Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming remake of “Scarface,” is penning the screenplay.