Hollywood is shutting down, with actors and writers on strike there is no way of knowing what will happen with future movie projects, the highly-anticipated film Blue Beetle is set to open in theaters on August 18th, the film’s star Xolo Maridueña took to social media to share a message.
Maridueña cannot participate in activities that promote the film, but he encourages fans to support the film. During the 1:30min video, he calls out his wonderful cast mates, including Susan Sarandon, George Lopez, Elpidia Carrillo, Bruna Marquezine, Belissa Escobedo, Adriana Barraza, Damián Alcázar, Harvey Guillen, and Raoul Trujillo, as well as the hardworking crew that worked tirelessly to bring this story to the big screen. He then gives a special shout-out to “papa bear” director Angel Manuel Soto for the opportunity and his guidance throughout the process.
SAG-AFTRA going on strike means actors can not promote their upcoming projects, this includes interviews, red-carpet appearances, convention appearances, etc. We as movie-going fans can support the film, go to the movie theaters, join a picket line, and support our favorite actors and writers. “Blue Beetle” opens in theaters on August 18th.