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Ryan LaBee

UNBELIEVABLE: Blue beetle had a sly reference to green lantern did you catch it - The Untold Story

Xolo Maridueña starring in Blue Beetle (2023), Ryan Reynolds in The Green Lantern (2011)

As comic book fans, we love a good Easter egg, and DC's latest movie, Blue Beetle, has one you might have missed. The blockbuster has been stirring quite the buzz, not just for its groundbreaking Latino representation, but also for its subtle nods to the larger DC Universe. Xolo Maridueña, who plays titular hero Jaime Reyes, might be new to the cowl and crimefighting gig, but his movie is deeply rooted in the nearly 90-year history and larger tapestry of heroes. And no, we're not just talking about that mid-credit scene that has so many people buzzing. Director Ángel Manuel Soto revealed an exciting gem about a less-than-obvious Green Lantern reference in the film. Did your eagle eyes catch it?

Soto divulged to Collider all sorts of behind-the-scenes secrets. Of course, the night wasn't complete without some tantalizing teases about possible sequels and crossovers, but what really grabbed our attention was when he addressed the Green Lantern reference. And no, you didn't have to look hard, as it was practically glowing. He told the outlet: 

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