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R/DC_CINEMATICA Reddit theory's been circulating that Matthew Lillard might actually be playing Ted Kord/Blue Beetle in the upcoming Superman: Man of Tomorrow film. The speculation hinges on Xolo Maridueña already being locked in as Blue Beetle for the broader DCU, which would create an odd redundancy if they're both playing the same character. It's mostly fan speculation at this point, but the timing and casting questions have people wondering what's really happening behind the scenes. Could this be a case of different Beetles for different universes, or is there something weirder brewing?
ComicsBuzz Take
If true, this suggests DC might be doing universe-specific character casting rather than strict continuity, which could either confuse general audiences or give filmmakers more creative freedom—depends on how it's handled.
💬 Fan Reactions
"That would be wild if true, but honestly feels like wishful thinking rn"
— u/DCFanTheory on Reddit