Despite the massive changes, the 23-year-old actor seems to have retained his role under Gunn, with Xolo Mariduena coming back to voice the character of Blue Beetle for an upcoming animated show.

Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña is gearing up for his next adventure as Jaime Reyes, but this time it will be in animated ...

playing Jaime Reyes in DC’s Blue Beetle. So, those same qualities could translate well into playing Richard Rider. Moreover, Nova is one of Marvel’s most powerful cosmic characters.