'Blue Beetle' director Ángel Manuel Soto on the DC film's references and music | Full AP interview

Director Ángel Manuel Soto says the specific cultural references in his “Blue Beetle” came naturally as he and screenwriter Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer crafted the film. The DC Comics-based movie tells the story of a young Mexican-American man who becomes a reluctant superhero. Soto spoke with The Associated Press about overcoming obstacles, the film's focus on family and assembling the perfect playlist.