Kumail Nanjiani Reportedly Cast As Booster Gold In Upcoming DCU Max Series

Take this rumor with a grain of salt even though it reportedly comes from someone who should know. According to The Cosmic Circus, they’ve spoken with Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña who confirmed to them that Kumail Nanjiani has been cast as Booster Gold in the character’s upcoming MAX series.

If true, Nanjiani would be one of the growing list of actors who have jumped between DC and Marvel. He previously played Kingo in Marvel’s 2021 film Eternals.

In the comics, Booster Gold and the previous Blue Beetle hero, Ted Kord, are best friends. Kord’s disappearance was a plot point in the recent Blue Beetle movie, and will likely be picked up in the animated series that Maridueña is returning for. It would also make sense for this thread to be picked up in Booster Gold’s show, as well.

Booster Gold aka Michael Jon Carter, is a discredited athlete from the 25th century who steals a bunch of cool superhero stuff and becomes a hero. He’s seen as a comedic character for the most part, and under Gunn’s supervision that is sure to continue in his series.

One good thing about Gunn is that he won’t let b.s. rumors sit out there for too long. If there’s no truth to any of this, he’ll come out and debunk it. On the other hand, if it’s true he’ll get around to confirming it.

 

Travis Hopson
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